Dr. Douglas B Freels M.D., Orthopedist
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Dr. Douglas B Freels M.D.

Orthopedist

3/5(13)
1108 FOX MEADOWS BLVD SEVIERVILLE TN, 37862
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Dr. Douglas Freels is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Wilson, NC. Dr. Freels specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Freels tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.

 

In addition, Dr. Freels received fellowship training in adult reconstructive surgery (total joint replacement) of the hip, knees, and shoulders. He has extensive experience having been in practice for over 20 years. He offers the latest advancements including anterior total hip replacements, custom total knees , and outpatient total joint surgery (going home the day of surgery) for those patients that are appropriate for that surgery. He also is able to perform revision total joint surgery for those patients who are experiencing problems with their joints that have been already replaced.

 

Dr. Freels holds active staff privileges at Wake Medical Center and Capital City Surgery Center out of Raleigh, NC, and Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, NC.

Dr. Freels is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. 

 

Education and Training

ETSU College of Medicine MD 1990

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

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Dr. Douglas B Freels M.D.
Dr. Douglas B Freels M.D.'s Expert Contributions

Expert Publications

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Areas of expertise and specialization

Adult Reconstruction / Total joint surgerymusculoskeletal care and injuriesfracture injuriesArthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons  

Dr. Douglas B Freels M.D.'s Practice location

1108 FOX MEADOWS BLVD -
SEVIERVILLE, TN 37862
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New patients: 865-366-4908
Fax: 865-366-1584

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Patient Experience with Dr. Freels


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Dr. Douglas B Freels M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 13 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopedist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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