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
Allina Health is proud to be the Official Team Physicians of Minnesota United FC. Dr. Freeman serves as one of the physicians for Minnesota United's second team, MNUFC2, providing orthopedic and sports medicine care for the athletes.
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
Awards and recognitions
- 2025 Mpls. St. Paul Magazine Top Doctors: Rising Stars
Specialties
- Sports medicine
Personal interests
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Soccer
- Spending time with family
- Trail running
- Traveling
Years of experience
- 13
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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)