| Schedule An Appointment | Clinical Office Address |
|---|---|
| (801) 585-1935 | Eastern Idaho Cardiology Associates 2001 S Woodruff Ave. , Suite 12A Idaho Falls, ID 83404 |
| (801) 585-1935 | Idaho Heart Institute 2985 Cortez Avenue Idaho Falls, ID 83404 |
| (801) 585-7676 | Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County 1200 College Drive Rock Springs, WY 82901 |
| (801) 585-7676 | Star Valley Medical Center 901 Adams St. Afton, WY 83110 |
| (801) 585-7676 | University Hospital Cardiovascular Center 50 N Medical Dr Salt Lake City, UT 84132 Map |
| (801) 585-7676 | William B. Ririe Hospital & Rural Health Clinic 6 Steptoe Circle Ely, NV 89301 |
Specialties
Bio
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 - Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Cardiovascular Medicine |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiac Elect) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) North American Society of Pacing and EP |
Patient Ratings
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
UofU Patient December 26, 2014
I had more questions, will likely ask them at next appointment. (Why was the medication I was on not to be used when the heart wall is thickened.) (I did not know my heart wall was thickened.) ( I would like for the doctor to take some time and explaine all of the heart problems that i may have even though they are minor.
UofU Patient December 15, 2014expertise great; office wait extremely slow
UofU Patient December 07, 2014Dr. Freedman is very good. I do not want to see or talk to his assistant again.
UofU Patient December 05, 2014we were very pleased with all facets of our visit.
UofU Patient November 28, 2014Dr. Freedman, Brenda, and the pacemaker nurses are the very best!
UofU Patient November 02, 2014Dr Friedman is outstanding! Knowledgeable, takes time to explain, caring and friendly.
UofU Patient October 30, 2014I think Dr. Freedman, Brenda and Kellie are the greatest. The show concern, compassion, and care. I truly admire all of them. I am thankful that they are my healthcare providers.!!!!!Love you all.
UofU Patient October 17, 2014I appreciated the time the Dr and his staff spent with me to perhaps discover the cause of my complaints. The PA called herself to give the report of the tests and instructions for further treatment. I felt they were interested in me and my concerns. I appreciate that Dr. Freedman never acts impatient or like he doesn't have time to talk to me.
UofU Patient October 05, 2014I would describe my caregiver as, in addition to being highly skilled, generous and compassionate.
UofU Patient October 03, 2014all fine
UofU Patient September 28, 2014Dr. Freedman notices everything, asks about it, and I appreciate that. His physicians' assistant, Alex, was very thorough and thoughtful.
UofU Patient September 27, 2014Very good experience with a long term relationship and confidence in his treatment advice.
UofU Patient August 20, 2014Felt very comfortable with this physician. He has an excellent reputation in the area with other physicians.
UofU Patient August 14, 2014rather routine and good
UofU Patient August 11, 2014I really like and trust Dr. Freedman
UofU Patient August 04, 2014Good
UofU Patient August 03, 2014Dr Freedman and Brenda Fish are the best.
UofU Patient July 25, 2014I am thankful to Dr. Whitehead and Dr.Freedman for providing excellent care for my husbands health needs.
UofU Patient July 12, 2014I am sure they are very busy but they never act busy. They are patient and attend to me.
UofU Patient July 06, 2014Top notch.
UofU Patient July 06, 2014Dr. Freedman is the best doctor in the world and he is a friend.
UofU Patient June 30, 2014Polly, Brenda and Dr. Freedman are terrific. They are very open to questions and give comprehensive answers. I felt very positive about the experience and left without any concerns even though I am to surgery in a month.
UofU Patient June 29, 2014he is great.
UofU Patient June 27, 2014Their care and concern was much better than other Doctors and PA's of other hospitals in the Salt Lake Area. We were very impressed
UofU Patient June 13, 2014There are few people on this earth as knowledgable or caring as Dr. Freedman.
UofU Patient June 01, 2014He is better than good
UofU Patient May 19, 2014Dr Roger Freedman was great it was the Dr at Heart Failure Clinic that I feel could use some better bedside manners.
UofU Patient May 06, 2014Truly, there are none better on this earth
UofU Patient April 24, 2014He was great and made us feel good about what we are having done
UofU Patient April 20, 2014I felt very comfortable with the care I received.
UofU Patient April 19, 2014Exemplary. I had contacted other physicians in Phoenix and the U of U experience was far superior
UofU Patient April 14, 2014very good
UofU Patient April 14, 2014We have good people looking-out for us! Thanks!
UofU Patient April 09, 2014good
UofU Patient April 07, 2014Dr. Freedman seemed unfamiliar with my history and suddenly suggested ablation which is not a procedure for SVT. I did mention medication instead and he prescribed one.
UofU Patient March 31, 2014Dr. Freedman is great. He listens with not just his skilled mind but also his compassionate heart. I am confident that he considers my concerns, explains options and then determines my best plan of care. I appreciate being treated with such professional kindness and respect.
UofU Patient March 24, 2014All medical personnel were very professional, on time and helpful
UofU Patient March 24, 2014He was so wonderful and even diagnosed another problem that day. And took concern in her high heart rate and scheduled an echocardiogram.
UofU Patient March 16, 2014This group of people is wonderful
UofU Patient February 24, 2014Dr and Np worked very effectively as a team and were very focused on understanding my condition and also worked together to discuss their findings with my wife and me.
UofU Patient February 14, 2014Dr. Freedman and his staff are the best in the world!
UofU Patient February 10, 2014Dr. Roger Freedman is a very very fine physician and an extremely kind and caring man.
UofU Patient February 09, 2014Great confidence!
UofU Patient February 03, 2014Between Dr.Friedman and Brenda Fish could not ask for better help.
UofU Patient January 21, 2014Have already recommended!
UofU Patient January 12, 2014Always have confidence in Dr Freedman and his staff
UofU Patient December 22, 2013the whole team was personable and competent
UofU Patient December 11, 2013Dr. Freedman and Brenda Fish are the two best health care providers I have ever had. I think they provide me with the best care possible. They are always accessible, they care about my health, and they discuss everything with me, in detail
UofU Patient November 18, 2013The care providers literally saved my life by using their knowledge and skills to quickly diagnose my condition and decide on an action plan. The action plan was implemented quickly even at the inconvenience of the care providers and staff.
UofU Patient November 01, 2013Roger Freedman is an excellent caring physician.
UofU Patient October 07, 2013exceptional medical and personal care
UofU Patient September 23, 2013exceptional medical care
UofU Patient August 14, 2013Both Brenda Fish and Dr. Freedman are excellent providers. I have complete confidence in their assessments and recommendations. They are always straightforward, clear, professional and at the same time friendly and compassionate. I can't imagine better cardiologists.
UofU Patient August 05, 2013very good and appropriate care.
UofU Patient July 12, 2013I was impressed with the thorougness and time taken by Dr. Friedman himself and the PA and NP.
UofU Patient July 01, 2013Dr Freedman has been terrific
UofU Patient July 01, 2013Doc Freeman and his staff are the best
UofU Patient June 17, 2013We appreciate the time he spends with my husband. He is patient, attentive and kind.
UofU Patient June 10, 2013Great provider
UofU Patient June 04, 2013Dr. Freedman and his staff are terrific. I have maximum confidence in them.
UofU Patient May 28, 2013It seems as though the care provider enters the exam room with an objective and is impervious to any other concerns until that objective is either met or squelched. Care provision seems myopic at times.
UofU Patient May 20, 2013I have full confidence in Dr. Freedman, and feel I receive excellent care.
UofU Patient May 13, 2013I love Dr. Roger Freeman and his staff. In all the years I have been coming they have treated me like I was an important patient to them and have always been concerned about any problems I have had.
UofU Patient April 15, 2013Dr. knows what he is talking about. I looked him up in professional journals and researched his on-line info. I am impressed with credentials and reputation in the medical field. He is a true professional and quietly unassuming. He has the qualities of a great man and has made commendable humanitarian contributions. I feel I have A+++ care.
UofU Patient March 05, 2013I'm with Dr. Freedman until he kicks me out!
UofU Patient March 05, 2013Always a good experience. I look forward to seeing Dr. Freedman and his staff.
UofU Patient March 05, 2013Dr. Freedman went straight to the point, in a extremely professional and friendly way. He listened to everything i had to say and answered all my questions and assured me that if i had more questions to feel free to contact him or his NP Brenda Fish. He explained every thing and what he wanted to do making me feel comfortable with his care. He did use medical terms and explained everything in simple words which i liked because he knows his job and takes the time to put it in a way i can understand.
UofU Patient February 11, 2013The staff was efficient and took me through testing very quickly.
UofU Patient February 05, 2013I appreciate Dr. Freedman's taking the time I need to understand what is going on.
UofU Patient January 07, 2013All good.
UofU Patient November 19, 2012all of these questions should be answered as - very very good
UofU Patient October 29, 2012Dr. Freedman understood the problems of my hospitalization for pneumonia and informed me about my heart medications for the next 3 months while I am regaining strength.
UofU Patient October 29, 2012I was impressed with the attention I received from the nurse and the doctors
UofU Patient October 22, 2012Dr Freedman has always had my confidence and I respect him
UofU Patient October 08, 2012Dr. Freedman answered all my wife's questions as well as mine.
UofU Patient October 02, 2012All the staff was excellent and always has been. Doctor Freedman and Nurse Fisher are always pleasant, upbeat, cheerful and helpful. Assisted me in finding other doctors and arranging for appointments.
UofU Patient October 01, 2012Best treatment on the earth
UofU Patient September 11, 2012Dr. Freedman has been willing to work with me on medication changes and has been interested in the things I have done to personally improve my overall health. He is patients with my wife's questions and always very courteous and kind. He is a 10 in my opinion.
UofU Patient September 10, 2012Last year at about this time Dr. Freedman and his associates recommended a course of treatment for my a-fib. Their recommendations have worked perfectly. Could not ask for more.
UofU Patient August 28, 2012I feel like I am the most important thing in the hospital when Dr. Freedman or Polly are working with me! They talk to me about my heart and about things that matter to me in my life. They are a remarkable team.
UofU Patient June 27, 2012He answered all my questions, I guess I am just a little unsure about some things, which I thought of afterwards. He did his job in the office visit.
UofU Patient June 25, 2012Dr. Freedman and NP Brenda Fish are outstanding care providers--knowledgeable, compassionate, and always keeping the patient's needs in mind. Terrific!
UofU Patient June 18, 2012Dr. Freedman, Brenda Fish, NP and Polly Chapman, RN are all excellent providers. There is no better team in EP patient care and I am very grateful to them for their knowledge, friendship, compassion and wonderful care these many years.
UofU Patient April 18, 2012Really feel the crew knows what they are doing and care.
UofU Patient March 30, 2012Dr. Freedman and Brenda Fish are as always, Awesome!
UofU Patient March 16, 2012Excelle care from both the fellow and the attending
UofU Patient March 03, 2012Very concerned and I felt like he (all) really cared.
UofU Patient March 03, 2012Dr. Freedman is always very personable and easy to talk to.
UofU Patient January 26, 2012overall excellent, except for waiting time for surgery
Patient Comments
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