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Roger A. Freedman
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 475 reviews )

Roger A. Freedman, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Cardiovascular Center

Cardiovascular Center
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132

Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County

Cardiovascular Clinic
1180 College Drive, Suite C
Rock Springs , WY 82901

University of Utah Hospital

50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
  • 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

    Rating: 4.9 out of 5
    4.9 /5
    ( out of 475 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.

    December 21, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He is very professional and pleasant to talk to ---He listens and answers your questions and makes sure you understand.

    December 18, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Freeman was easy going and explained procedures so I could understand

    December 15, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Always an A+ for Dr Freedman!!

    December 13, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He is an excellent doctor. [TRANSLATED]

    December 13, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I just really appreciate the attentiveness and care I always receive when I visit Dr. Freedman's office. I think Dr. Freedman, Kira, and Jake are all very good at what they do. I feel that I matter to them.

    December 12, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great cardiologist

    November 28, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent Physician, very carrying & helpful.

    November 26, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He is one of the most caring individual. I trust him 100% with my care.

    November 21, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Very knowledgeable and concerned about his patient.

  • 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 publication)