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Glenn S. Freed
Experienced in Colonoscopy

Dr. Glenn S. Freed

Gastroenterology
Lehigh Valley Health Network
LVH Gastroenterology–1501 N Cedar Crest
1501 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 110, 
Allentown, PA 
Experienced in Colonoscopy
Lehigh Valley Health Network
LVH Gastroenterology–1501 N Cedar Crest
1501 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 110, 
Allentown, PA 
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Overview

Glenn Freed is a Gastroenterologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Freed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 8 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Colonoscopy.

Graduate Institution
Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor Of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), 1978
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Fellowships
Gastroenterology, St. Mary's Family Walk-In Health Center, Reno, NV- 1982
Gastroenterology, Loyola University Medical Center- 1983
Hospital Affiliations
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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Avalon Health Care
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Capital Blue Cross
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Cigna
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Geisinger
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Highmark
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  • HMO
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
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Independent Health
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
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UPMC
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Wellcare
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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Locations

LVH Gastroenterology–1501 N Cedar Crest
1501 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 110, Allentown, PA 18104
Call: 610-821-2828

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

8 Clinical Trials

A Phase 3, Multicenter, Open-Label Extension Study to Evaluate the Long Term Efficacy and Safety of Mirikizumab in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis LUCENT 3
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Open-Label Extension Study to Evaluate the Long Term Efficacy and Safety of Mirikizumab in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis LUCENT 3
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 21, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Mirikizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Study of Donanemab Versus Placebo in Participants at Risk for Cognitive and Functional Decline of Alzheimer's Disease
A Study of Donanemab Versus Placebo in Participants at Risk for Cognitive and Functional Decline of Alzheimer's Disease
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 21, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Donanemab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Arm, Placebo-Controlled Maintenance Study of Mirikizumab in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (LUCENT 2)
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Arm, Placebo-Controlled Maintenance Study of Mirikizumab in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (LUCENT 2)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 14, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Mirikizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel, Placebo-Controlled Induction Study of Mirikizumab in Conventional-Failed and Biologic-Failed Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (LUCENT 1)
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel, Placebo-Controlled Induction Study of Mirikizumab in Conventional-Failed and Biologic-Failed Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (LUCENT 1)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 31, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Mirikizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo- and Active- Controlled, Treat-Through Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Mirikizumab in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo- and Active- Controlled, Treat-Through Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Mirikizumab in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 27, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Mirikizumab, Ustekinumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 2, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacodynamic Effect of AK002 in Patients With Eosinophilic Gastritis and/or Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis
A Phase 2, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacodynamic Effect of AK002 in Patients With Eosinophilic Gastritis and/or Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 19, 2024
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
Blood Collection Sub-Study of Exact Sciences Protocol 2019-01: Clinical Validation of an Optimized Multi-Target Stool DNA (Mt-sDNA 2.0) Test, For Colorectal Cancer Screening BLUE-C
Blood Collection Sub-Study of Exact Sciences Protocol 2019-01: Clinical Validation of an Optimized Multi-Target Stool DNA (Mt-sDNA 2.0) Test, For Colorectal Cancer Screening BLUE-C
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 28, 2023
Intervention Type: Other
Clinical Validation of An Optimized Multi-Target Stool DNA (Mt-sDNA 2.0) Test, for Colorectal Cancer Screening BLUE-C
Clinical Validation of An Optimized Multi-Target Stool DNA (Mt-sDNA 2.0) Test, for Colorectal Cancer Screening BLUE-C
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 01, 2023
Intervention Type: Procedure, Diagnostic test
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1 Total Publications

The impact of an educational program on HCV patient outcomes using boceprevir in community practices (OPTIMAL trial).
The impact of an educational program on HCV patient outcomes using boceprevir in community practices (OPTIMAL trial).
Journal: Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology
Published: September 02, 2015
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