Roger A. Freedman
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 493 reviews )

Roger A. Freedman, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County

Cardiovascular Clinic
Rock Springs
801-585-7676
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University of Utah Hospital

Salt Lake City
801-585-7676
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Cardiovascular Center

Cardiovascular Center
Salt Lake City
801-585-7676
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  • Roger A. Freedman, M.D., has been a faculty member at the University of Utah for over 30 years. He specializes in treating cardiac arrhythmias, particularly in the implantation and management of pacemakers and defibrillators. Pacemaker and defibrillator lead extraction is a highly specialized technique in which Dr. Freedman is very 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's Cardiovascular Center and Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

    Specialties

    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

    Rating: 4.9 out of 5
    4.9 /5
    ( out of 493 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

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

    Patient Comments

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    August 24, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Without Dr. Freedman, my husband wouldn't be alive today & I would have more heart issues without his care. He's the best!!

    August 23, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Freedman very nice. Outstanding bed side manners. Took time to explain everything to me where I understood. Outstanding Doctor.

    August 21, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Doctor Freedman is very thorough, he makes sure every possible item is checked before he moves forward with a procedure. Therefore I have absolute faith in him as a surgeon.

    August 21, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Very interested in my condition and progress!! Excellent care!! I appreciate him so very much!!

    August 20, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He saved my life

    August 20, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent and caring doctor

    August 20, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Knowledgeable, professional, personal

    August 03, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great personable doctor

    July 19, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Freedman is one of the most caring persons I know. He takes the time to explain things. I feel like he cares about me personally.

  • Roger A. Freedman, M.D., has been a faculty member at the University of Utah for over 30 years. He specializes in treating cardiac arrhythmias, particularly in the implantation and management of pacemakers and defibrillators. Pacemaker and defibrillator lead extraction is a highly specialized technique in which Dr. Freedman is very 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's Cardiovascular Center and Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Professor (Clinical)
    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
    Postdoctoral Fellowship Cardiology - Stanford University Medical Center Postdoctoral Fellow
    Residency Massachusetts General Hospital Resident
    Internship Massachusetts General Hospital Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Harvard Medical School M.D.
    Research Fellow 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)

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