
Michael Benton Freeman MD
Professor & Chairman, Surgery, University of Tennessee-Knoxville
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1940 Alcoa HwySuite 120 Heart Lung Vascular InstiuteKnoxville, TN 37920
Phone+1 865-305-9295
Fax+1 865-305-6361
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Summary
- Dr. Michael Freeman is a vascular surgeon based in Knoxville, TN, with extensive training completed at the Medical College of Georgia and Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium. He specializes in treating conditions such as peripheral vascular disease, aortic aneurysms, renovascular hypertension, and cerebrovascular disease. His contributions to the field are reflected in multiple publications, including notable works in the Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques and Annals of Vascular Surgery. Dr. Freeman is recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
Education & Training
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Vascular Surgery - Independent, 1985 - 1987
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Surgery, 1980 - 1985
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 1980
Certifications & Licensure
TN State Medical License 1987 - 2027
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Celiac pseudoaneurysm rupture after ligation in the setting of a pancreatic fistula following penetrating trauma.Brett J Salomon, Ryan Z Taylor, Reagan W Bollig, Michael B Freeman, Lauren B Grimsley
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques. 2026-04-01 - Infected aortic endograft with an unusual microbe,.Evan E Foulke, Benjamin C Powell, Brett Salomon, Joshua Arnold, Michael B Freeman
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques. 2023-12-01 - 7 citationsEmotional Intelligence and Burnout Related to Resident-Assessed Faculty Teaching ScoresJames M. Lewis, Katherine E Yared, Robert E. Heidel, Baileigh A. Kirkpatrick, Michael B. Freeman
Journal of Surgical Education. 2021-11-05
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