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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 524 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.

    January 21, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr Freedman is the 'best of the best'!

    January 21, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    He is a very good in listening to me, If he didn't get my question he will ask me questions in layman terms and trust me that really helps .

    January 17, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Super

    January 16, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Excellent physician.

    January 14, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr Freedman listens, he follows up on my questions. I am very confident about my health because of his care.

    January 14, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr. Freedman is easy to talk to. He listens and gives easy to understand explanations. I believe he cares about his patients.

    January 14, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    best in u s

    December 21, 2024
    MEMORIAL HOSP SWEETWATER COUNTY

    Very Professional in his Demeanor

    December 21, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    I've been a patient of Dr. Freedman for many years. He listens, includes me in my care plan, and he's knowledable as well as straightforward with me. His team is attentive and responsive when I have a question or when I need help. I'm so fortunate to be a patient of this brilliant team

  • 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)