Katie Freeman, M.D., is a new faculty member at UNMC.
- Name: Katie Freeman, M.D.
- Hometown: Urbandale, Iowa
- Title and department at UNMC: Assistant professor, UNMC Department of Orthopaedics, Division of Sports Medicine
Professional Interests:
- Knee injuries and conditions, such as ACL tears, multiligament knee injuries, patella instability, meniscus tears and cartilage defects;
- Athletic foot and ankle issues;
- Shoulder injuries and conditions, such as rotator cuff tears and shoulder instability; and
- Hip arthroscopy.
How I fell in love with orthopaedics:
My love for orthopaedics and sports medicine began in high school. I was an athlete and a student athletic trainer, so I was exposed to sports injuries and the treatment of these injuries early in life. I also had the opportunity to shadow an orthopaedic surgeon during high school and was fascinated with orthopaedic surgery from that moment on. As I went through medical school, I learned how orthopaedic surgeons can positively affect a person’s quality of life, and I want to have that same impact on my patients. Orthopaedics is so rewarding because we have the ability to help people get back to doing the things they want to do with decreased pain and increased mobility. I was drawn specifically to sports medicine because I enjoy being part of a team, and it truly takes a team to treat our patients.
Degrees:
- B.S., University of South Dakota
- M.D., University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa
- Residency, orthopaedic surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo.
- Fellowship, sports medicine, Fairview/Minnesota Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Institute, Minneapolis
Memberships:
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
Three things people may not know about me:
- I am a soccer enthusiast. I played soccer in college at the University of South Dakota and still enjoy watching games in my free time.
- My other hobbies include running, biking, hiking and exploring farmers markets.
- I have two miniature dachshunds and a cat, and all three are spoiled rotten.