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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.

    March 29, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Kira has always been professional, knowledgeable, and very concerned for her patient's well being.

    March 22, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Very competent.

    March 21, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Excellent. Not only is he my doctor, we have become friends over the years. Great medical and personal relationship.

    March 14, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    If you are looking for a truly caring, listening and professional with a terrific team working with him you can look no further. He is fantastic!

    March 12, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr Freedman is unbelievable professional with incredible care for me as his patient. His knowledge is exceptional , and he treats me like a friend.

    February 22, 2025
    EXTERNAL SITE

    excellent Dr. [TRANSLATED]

    February 18, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Extraordinary physician and surgeon. World class.

    February 15, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    She erred in ordering my medication which is requiring extra effort to correct

    February 15, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    She did a fine job.

  • 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)