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Roger A. Freedman
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Roger A. Freedman, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Idaho Heart Institute

801-585-1935

University of Utah Hospital

Cardiovascular Center
801-585-7676
  • Roger A. Freedman, M.D. has been a faculty member at the University of Utah for over 20 years. He specializes in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, particularly in the implantation and management of implanted pacemakers and defibrillators. Pacemaker and defibrillator lead extraction is a highly specialized technique in which Dr. Freedman is greatly experienced. Dr. Freedman received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He did his internship and residency at the Massachusetts General Hospital and his cardiology training at Stanford University. Dr. Freedman sees patients at the University of Utah Hospital as well as outreach clinics in Idaho, Nevada and Wyoming.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)
    North American Society of Pacing and EP

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 342 reviews )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    August 24, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Great Dr. Listening to the patient is his thing. Very nice to talk to.

    August 24, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Freedman provided excellent care. He was engaged, thoughtful, polite, professional and prepared for the appointment. He was relaxed and open to questions and discussion. Dr Freedman and his office at UofU are exceptional in their care and medical services.

    August 19, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Freedman is professional, kind and caring. He is a rare few and the best.

    August 19, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Freedman is literally a life saver

    August 19, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Freedman is an exceptional physician who is also a very compassionate person.

    August 13, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Its hard to find a good caring dr but he is one of the best

    August 12, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Freedman has been treating me for five years he could not be a better doctor for me!! A truly GREAT physician!!

    August 12, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    I have been treated by Dr. Freedman for 10 years or more. He is wonderful.

    August 12, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Freedman is always thorough in his explanations and always includes me in his discussions about my condition. I trust and appreciated his knowledge.

  • Roger A. Freedman, M.D. has been a faculty member at the University of Utah for over 20 years. He specializes in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, particularly in the implantation and management of implanted pacemakers and defibrillators. Pacemaker and defibrillator lead extraction is a highly specialized technique in which Dr. Freedman is greatly experienced. Dr. Freedman received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He did his internship and residency at the Massachusetts General Hospital and his cardiology training at Stanford University. Dr. Freedman sees patients at the University of Utah Hospital as well as outreach clinics in Idaho, Nevada and Wyoming.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Primary
    Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)
    North American Society of Pacing and EP

    Education history

    Certification Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Certification
    Cardiology - Stanford University Medical Center Postdoctoral Fellow
    Residency Massachusetts General Hospital Resident
    Massachusetts General Hospital Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Harvard Medical School M.D.
    Physiology - Cambridge University Research Fellow
    Undergraduate Biochemistry - Harvard College A.B.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Battin MP, Edwards JH, Freedman RA (2016). Heart Transplantation on a Desert Island? Self-Sacrifice and Slippery Slopes. Ann Thorac Surg, 102(6), 1783-1784. (Read full article)