Carl Freeman, MD, specializes in the treatment of hip and shoulder disorders in patients of all ages.
He is one of a few hip preservation surgeons in the United States. Dr. Freeman’s areas of expertise include
I graduated from medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine and performed a residency in orthopedic surgery at UPMC Hamot. Afterward, I completed a fellowship in Surgical Preservation of the Hip at the prestigious Schulthess-Klinik (the Swiss Olympic Medical Center) in Zurich, Switzerland. In 2011,
Anterior hip replacement is a minimally invasive hip surgery to replace the hip joint without cutting through any muscles or tendons as against traditional hip replacement that involves cutting major muscles to access the hip joint.
My 17-year-old son has seen Dr. Freeman and his team since he was 13 for sports injury to his hips. Dr. Freeman has always been thoughtful and compassionate regarding his care. He listens and considers all possibilities for injuries and treatment options. My son ended up having surgery for FAI and l...
Michael
I had knee replacement surgery on June 12, 2025. Dr. Freeman performed the surgery using the MAKO robotic assisted surgical technique. After 5 weeks, I have obtained full range of motion and am off most of my pain medications. I am walking again without a cain which is incredible. Dr. Freeman and hi...
Jeffrey
My experience with JOI and Dr.Freeman was exceptional. The staff and all doctors who were involved were compassionate supportive and always took the time to explain all aspects of the up coming procedure (total hip replacement) they even answered questions that I didn’t think to ask. Months be...