Joshua Freeman MD
Geriatric Medicine, Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist
Chair, Dept of Family Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine
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3784 N Camino LeamariaTucson, AZ 85716
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Summary
- Joshua Freeman, MD, is a Family Medicine specialist based in Tucson, AZ, with subspecialties in Geriatric Medicine. He completed his medical education at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, followed by residencies at Cook County Health and Hospitals System in Family Medicine and the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson in Public Health and General Preventive Medicine. Dr. Freeman has expertise in public health, medical education, minority health, and community health services, along with faculty development. His published works include articles on the intersection of family medicine and systemic healthcare issues, medicare privatization, medical education, and the impact of racism and COVID-19. He has been recognized with a STFM Recognition Award and a Fulbright Fellowship in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Education & Training
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Public Health and General Preventive MedicineResidency, Public Health and General Preventive Medicine, 1981 - 1982
Cook County Health and Hospitals SystemResidency, Family Medicine, 1976 - 1979
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of MedicineClass of 1976
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1982 - Present
AZ State Medical License 1979 - 2028
NM State Medical License 2015 - 2028
KS State Medical License 2002 - 2017
TX State Medical License 1998 - 2009
IL State Medical License 1977 - 2005
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- STFM Recognition Award Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2006
- Fulbright Fellowship, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2003 Fulbright US, 2003
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Structurational Divergence: A Contributing Factor to Moral Injury Among Health Care Workers.LaKesha N Anderson, Joshua Freeman
Family Medicine. 2025-07-10 - 1 citationsStorylines of family medicine XII: family medicine and the healthcare system.William B Ventres, Leslie A Stone, Jeannette E South-Paul, Kendall M Campbell, Aerial R Petty
Family Medicine and Community Health. 2024-04-12 - Privatizing U.S. Medicare is the wrong way to go.Joshua Freeman
Public Health Nursing. 2023-07-06
Other
- Approach to Gram stain and culture results in the microbiology laboratoryFreeman J, Roberts S
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/approach-to-gram-stain-and-culture-results-in-the-microbiology-labo
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-08-16 - Rapid detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureusFreeman J, Morris A
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/rapid-detection-of-methicillin-resistant-staphylococcus-aureus
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-05-31 - Bacillus cereus and other non-anthracis Bacillus speciesFreeman J, Noonan L
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/bacillus-cereus-and-other-non-anthracis-bacillus-species
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-04-18
Press Mentions
Pathology Laboratory Consolidation May Leave New Zealand Holiday Destinations with Limited COVID-19 Testing Capacity as Omicron Variant ArrivesJanuary 31st, 2022- Genesee County Could Hire Outside Firm to Evaluate Genesee Health PlanMay 17th, 2021
- Covid-19: Everything You Need to Know About False Negative Coronavirus TestsMarch 11th, 2021
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Professional Memberships
- Member
- Secretary Treasurer
- Association of Departments of Family MedicineMember, Former Treasurer
Other Languages
- Spanish
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