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Roger A. Freedman
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Roger A. Freedman, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County

Cardiovascular Clinic
Rock Springs
801-585-7676

University of Utah Hospital

Salt Lake City
801-585-7676

Cardiovascular Center

Cardiovascular Center
Salt Lake City
801-585-7676
  • 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

    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 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

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    June 25, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Truly a caring professional.

    June 25, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr. Freeman was quite helpful in answering my questions and was very considerate.

    June 14, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr. Freedman makes me feel listened to, he makes me feel like he didn't just look at my chart 5 mins before he started my appointment. He makes it easy to understand the care that it's required and what he thinks WE should do going forward.

    June 14, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr Freedman is very knowledgeable. I feel that I am getting the best possible care from him. He takes the time to explain everything about my condition and possible outcomes, treatments, and solutions, then fully involved me in creating a treatment plan. I feel like he truly cares about me.

    June 13, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    He is an amazing doctor!!! I would soo recommend him to anyone who needs a cardiologist!!!

    June 12, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    I am so glad Dr Freedman is my cardiologist. He works well with me even at a distance.

    June 09, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    I really like Dr. Freedman. He is very attentive and always takes the time to answer any questions I have for him.

    June 08, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr. Freedman is a wonderful physician and an even more wonderful man. Thanks Dr. Freedman for your care and concern.

    June 07, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    He is very friendly and caring talks to me about my needs and what I should be doing with my health great doctor

  • 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)