Kirsten Freeman

Kirsten Freeman, MD

Cardiovascular Surgeon

Department: MD-SURGERY-TCV-CARDIOVASC
Business Phone: (352) 273-5493

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About Kirsten Freeman

Kirsten Freeman, MD is an Assistant Professor with the Division of Cardiovascular Surgery at the University of Florida, and the Associate Program Director for the Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Integrated and Traditional Residency Training Programs.

She graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and a minor in Economics. She then went on to pursue her education at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Medicine where she received her doctorate of medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at the University of Colorado Denver. Additionally, Dr. Freeman completed a cardiothoracic surgery research fellowship at the University of Colorado. She then went on to complete a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship from the University of Florida, department of surgery, division of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery.

Dr. Freeman is certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

Dr. Freeman has received multiple honors and awards throughout her profession career relating to her fellowship, residency, medical school and undergraduate career. Additionally, She has been affiliated with numerous professional memberships including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, and the Florida Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons. Throughout her career, Dr. Freeman has been involved in multiple professional activities, and research publications.

Accomplishments

  1. Robotic Fellowship Award

    American Association for Thoracic Surgery

  2. E.E. Moore Univ. of CO Department of Surgery Research Symposium Basic Science Award

    University of Colorado

  3. Paul C. Samson Western Thoracic Surgical Association

    University of Colorado

  4. No. 1 Rank in MD Class

    University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

  5. Wallace McNutt Award for Highest Achievement in Gross Anatomy and Embryology

    University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Board Certifications

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
    American Board of Thoracic Surgery
  • Certification
    SAGES Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS)
  • General Surgery
    American Board of Surgery

Clinical Profile

Specialties

  • Cardiology

Subspecialties

  • Cardiovascular Surgery

Areas of Interest

  • Spinal Cord Trauma
  • Spinal Injury
  • Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR)
  • Valvular Disease

Research Profile

Areas of Interest

  • hypothermic circulatory arrest
  • novel isolation protocol of spinal cord neurons
  • spinal cord injury

Publications

Academic Articles

Education

  1. Fellowship in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

    University of Florida

  2. Fellowship in Surgery

    University of Colorado

  3. Residency in Surgery

    University of Colorado Denver

  4. Medical Degree

    University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

  5. Bachelor’s Degree in Biology

    Texas A&M University

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 273-5493
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
PO Box 100287
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Business Street:
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE FL 32610