Meet Dr. Freiler

Education & Academic Achievements

• Undergraduate Degree: Dr. Freiler completed his undergraduate studies in Biotechnology with honors in Biopsychology at William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ.

• Medical Degree:  He earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Jersey. He is also the recipient of the prestigious USAF Health Professions Scholarship Program. 

• Residency:  Completed his internal medicine residency at Wright-Patterson Medical Center, Dayton, OH.

• Fellowship:  He received specialized training in Allergy and Immunology at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium (SAUSHEC), San Antonio, Texas.

Military Career

• He served as a Chief Consultant to the USAF Surgeon General for both Allergy & Immunology and Internal Medicine. 
• Selected as a core teaching faculty member for the Air Force’s sole Allergy and Immunology Fellowship Program

Publications & Mentorship

• Dr. Freiler has published numerous peer-reviewed manuscripts. 
• Actively mentors and educates healthcare professionals throughout his career as a board-certified allergist. 

COLONEL (Dr.) John F. Freiler

Chief Consultant Role:

• Served as the Chief Internal Medicine and Allergy/Immunology Consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General at the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency (AFMRA), Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), Texas.

• Acted as the primary advisor and subject matter expert for Internal Medicine, Subspecialty, Dermatology, Genetics, and Radiology services.

• Provided guidance on Graduate Medical Education, staffing, readiness, deployment, training, and career counseling for Active-Duty physicians.

Education & Early Career:

• Worked in a pharmaceutical immunoassay lab before entering the Air Force as a Second Lieutenant.
• Recommissioned as a Captain upon graduation in 1999.

Military Assignments & Roles:

• Served as a Staff Internist at McChord AFB, WA, after completing training.
• Worked as a Staff Allergist at David Grant USAF Medical Center following fellowship training in San Antonio.
• Entered private practice as an allergist with ENT and Allergy Associates, Parsippany, NJ, before recommissioning.
• Served as a Staff Allergist at Eglin USAF Regional Hospital, Eglin AFB, FL.
• Held multiple leadership positions at Eglin AFB:
• Medicine Flight Commander
• Associate Chief of the Medical Staff
• Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Allergy and Immunization Clinic
• Returned to San Antonio, TX, serving as:
• Clinical Core Faculty for the SAUSHEC Allergy and Immunology Fellowship GME Program
• Allergy and Immunizations Flight Commander at JBSA Lackland, TX
• Served in the US Army New Jersey National Guard before joining the Air Force as an Aircraft Electrician at Picatinny Arsenal, Wharton, NJ.

Post-Military Career:

Upon military retirement, he founded Premier Allergy TX in San Antonio, TX, where he currently serves as an allergy immunology specialist in solo medical practice.  

Beyond the Clinic

Dr. Freiler maintains an active lifestyle that reflects his commitment to health and wellness. He enjoys working out, mountain biking, hiking, and staying current with medical advances. His dedication to continuous learning extends to his monthly reading of National Geographic magazine.

Your Health, Our Expertise

If you need help managing your allergy symptoms, don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation with our trusted asthma and allergy doctor, Dr Freiler. Together with our skilled team of specialists, we’ll provide you with a personalized treatment plan to achieve the allergy relief you deserve. Experience the power of collaborative care and start your journey to allergy freedom today!