Erik C. Freeland
Erik C. Freeland
Clin Asst Prof Hs
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)
Journal Articles:
- Connors G, Mathew J, Freeland E. (2023) Biomechanics and Injury Prevention for Barefoot/Minimalist Running. JBJS reviews (Nov), 11(11).
- Mathew J, Mahjoub A, Freeland E. (2022) Arthroscopy and Micronized Allogenic Cartilage Matrix Grafting for a Missed Talus Nonunion: A Case Report. JBJS case connector (Mar), 12(1).
- Miskiel, S, Bye, M, Freeland EC, Pagliero, A. (2022) Declining Trends in Medicare Reimbursement in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery. Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics (Jan) doi:January 2022
- Wapner K, Freeland E, Kirwan G, Baldwin K. (2021) A Retrospective Radiographic Evaluation of a Modified Method of Lateral Column Lengthening. Foot & ankle specialist (Oct), 14(5): 386-392.
- Morley M, Kellish AS, Fleischer L, Clements D, Freeland E, Ramirez R, Fedorka C, Gutowski C, Pollard M, Kim TW, Kleiner MT. (2021) A Virtual Curriculum to Prepare Medical Students to Achieve Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Level-1 Milestones in Orthopaedic Surgery. JB & JS open access (Jan), 6(1). doi:10.2106/JBJS.OA.20.00117
- Nazarian LN, Gulvartian NV, Freeland EC, Chao W. (2018) Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Needle Fenestration and Corticosteroid Injection for Anterior and Anterolateral Ankle Impingement. Foot & ankle specialist (Feb), 11(1): 61-66.