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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
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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4.7
1.2K Ratings
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Dr. Howard Freedberg is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon whose expertise includes knee reconstruction, hip & joint replacement, and ACL repair.
4.7
1.2K Ratings
251 Comments
Dr. Howard Freedberg is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon whose expertise includes knee reconstruction, hip & joint replacement, and ACL repair.
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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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Horrible! Very unprofessional didn’t address any of my concerns or questions. His words directly after “IT IS WHAT IT IS” also he took a phone call during me talking with him and he kept telling me that I was big it seemed he was more focus on my BMI rather than my injured leg. The x ray tech told him it looks like my knee was smashed into my femur bone after hearing that he barley touched my leg or anything just told me I was a big girl that needed to loose weight and to come back and see him in 5 weeks and to set up physical therapy. I will not be back to this office at all.
Love him
Very nice Dr. explained things clearly. I’m having problems with my insurance so I don’t know if I will return..
Great appointment. Answered all my questions. Only concern was that he never touched my back or shoulder, diagnosed only from X-rays and answers to his questions. Going to follow his therapy orders and see where this goes.
Is the best in His knoledge
very nice and professional
He is the best.
Great Dr
I only leave reviews when I really love something and I had such a great experience that it’s review worthy. Every step of the way was above and beyond from the person at the front desk, to the nurse, xray tech, medications person and Dr Freedberg, who really took his time to listen to me and explain everything I needed to know. This practice is a great find and I will recommend to my friends and family.
Very knowledgeable, courteous and expedient.