Erik C. Freeland

Erik Freeland

Erik C. Freeland

Clin Asst Prof Hs

Department of Orthopaedics

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences


Specialty/Research Focus

Foot & Ankle Surgery; Orthopaedic Surgery


Education and Training:

  • Fellowship, Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery, University of Pennsylvania (2014)
  • Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2013)
  • Internship, Delaware County Memorial Hospital (2009)
  • DO, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2008)
  • BS, Physical Therapy, University at Buffalo, Magna Cum Laude (2002)

Employment:

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant, Gross Human Anatomy, University at Buffalo (2022–2023)
  • Division Head, Foot and Ankle, Orthopedic Surgery, Cooper University Hospital (2017–2023)
  • Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2016–2023)
  • Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (2014–2023)
  • Orthopedic Surgeon, Cooper University Hospital (2014–2023)
  • Orthopedic Surgeon, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital (2013–2023)
  • Chief Resident, Orthopedic Surgery, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2012–2013)
  • Physical Therapist, Brothers of Mercy Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (2003–2004)
  • Physical Therapist, Mount St. Mary's Hospital (2003)

Awards and Honors:

  • Faculty Teaching Award (2023)
  • 1st place research award (2022)
  • 1st place research award (2022)
  • Top Doctor (2020)
  • Faculty Teaching Award (2017)
  • Reader’s Choice Top Doctors (2016)
  • Resident Teaching Award in Orthopedic Surgery (2013)


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Contact Information

PATHOLOGY & ANATOMICAL SCIENCES

freeland@buffalo.edu