Katie Freeman, MD
My specialties:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Sports medicine
Professional interests:
- Hip impingement and labral tears
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Knee Injuries
- Meniscus surgery
- Cartilage restoration and joint preservation
- Patellofemoral instability
- Arthroscopy of hip procedure
- Knee arthroscopic
- Hamstring injury treatment
- Ankle arthroscopy procedure
What is your practice philosophy? I strive to provide high-quality, patient-centered care by listening to the patient’s concerns and how their condition affects their quality of life. I believe the patient plays a crucial role in making choices regarding the best treatment plan for their specific goals. Treatment options can be complex and confusing, so patient education is incredibly important. If a patient has a good understanding of their diagnosis and treatment plan, they are often more engaged in the treatment process and improve their outcome.
What are you passionate about and why? I am passionate about taking care of active individuals of all different ages and athletic abilities ranging from the weekend warrior to the elite athlete. As a former collegiate athlete and someone who remains active, I understand the importance athletics and staying active plays in patient’s lives. I strive to help get patients back to their desired activity level whatever it may be.
If I wasn’t a provider, I would: Work at a dog rescue
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? I became an orthopaedic surgeon because helping patients improve their quality of life is a very rewarding career. As a sports medicine surgeon, I have the opportunity to work with patients of all ages and different backgrounds which keeps my job interesting. I knew I wanted to be an orthopaedic surgeon in high school and never looked back.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Orthopedic surgery
Specialties
- Sports medicine
Personal interests
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Soccer
- Spending time with family
- Trail running
- Traveling
Years of experience
- 11
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne*
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare*
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)