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Howard Freedberg, M.D.
Suburban Orthopaedics
Orthopedics: Knee Reconstruction, Hip & Joint Replacement, ACL Repair, Sports Medicine, Shoulder
Bartlett Office, Downtown Chicago Office, Schaumburg Office, Elgin Office
4.8
1179 Ratings
219 Comments
Dr. Howard Freedberg is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon whose expertise includes knee reconstruction, hip & joint replacement, and ACL repair.
4.8
1179 Ratings
219 Comments
Dr. Howard Freedberg is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon whose expertise includes knee reconstruction, hip & joint replacement, and ACL repair.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Suburban Orthopaedics through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
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Schaumburg Office
1101 Perimeter Drive
Suite 125
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Suite 125
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Downtown Chicago Office
2112 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60617
Chicago, IL 60617
Dr. Howard Freedberg completed his orthopaedic residency at the University of Illinois in Chicago. Additionally, he completed two fellowships: one in sports medicine at the prestigious Wellington Sports Medicine Center. The other in reconstructive arthritis surgery at the acclaimed Bone and Joint Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio.
With over 25 years of orthopaedic experience, Dr. Freedberg is known locally as “The Knee Expert”. Most recently, he developed an innovative double bundle ACL reconstruction technique in conjunction with Biomet, with whom he is an independent contractor. The double bundle ACL reconstruction technique is now being recognized and implemented internationally. Beyond knees, Dr. Freedberg provides a complete range of orthopaedic surgical services including full and partial joint replacement.
Dr. Freedberg is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has subsequently been recertified twice by the same governing board. Dr. Freedberg is also subspecialty board-certified by the Sports Medicine American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Forensic Association.
Nationally renowned, Dr. Freedberg was deemed a Master Instructor of Arthroscopic Surgery by the Arthroscopy Association of North America and serves as an instructor for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is a consulting physician to the Player’s Association for the NFL and MLB and is a team physician for five local high schools.
He has been recognized by U.S. News as a Top Doctor. In April 2011, he was awarded the “Best Doctor Award” by Chicago Magazine. Dr. Freedberg lectures on his theories and techniques on subjects that include not only knee reconstructions but many other joints of the body including the shoulder, of which he is also recognized as an expert by his peers. He has published numerous articles on the subject of arthroscopy. He is presently involved in novel research on the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) with the robotic knee testing device, which is a revolutionary computerized knee testing device. Dr. Freedberg believes that each patient deserves the utmost in service. He takes extra time to provide each patient with the individualized care they deserve and treats every patient as though they are a family member.
Dr. Freedberg is an avid bicycle rider and keeps fit on a regular basis.
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Good and what he does, and his bed side manner was much more amicable
Very knowledgeable very professional
Still waiting on my surgery, over a year.
Even though it had been better than 15 years since I’ve seen Dr. Freedberg and Dr. Tony (his PA-C) remembered me! They knew exactly what the problem was and we discussed treatment options. Once decided, one issue was addressed immediately and the other is pending insurance approval. I’m very thankful for the help & treatment I’m receiving - with knowledge and understanding. Thank you!
Dr. Freedberg goes above and beyond to make sure you are comfortable, and he makes sure you stay informed through the whole process. He makes you feel valued as a person. Very knowledgeable as well!
Dr Freedberg is the best he listens to you and is very thorough and a great person
Dr. Freedburg is a great doctor, very informative and expresses genuine concern. He would definitely impress you because he is of high caliber.
Wonderful doctor. You can most definitely trust that what you are going in to see him for will be addressed and your needs will be met.
He went above and beyond to make sure that I understood what was going on and he was patient waiting for me to explain myself. By far the best orthopedic surgeon I know.
Dr. Freedberg has been spot on with the number of issues I’ve had down the line. I feel very confident he assessed this new one correctly and will get it straightened out. Very grateful for my relationship with him.