Dr. Mitchell Kirk Freedman D.O.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
2 Nova Care Way NovaCare Complex Philadelphia PA, 19145About
Dr. Mitchell Freedman is a physiatrist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Freedman is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Freedman focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Freedman can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
A.B., Princeton University
M.D., University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
M.S.C.E., University of Pennsylvania
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Femoral, saphenous nerve palsy after tourniquet use: a case report.
- Part-time work experience and potential early school-leavers.
- PERSPECTIVES IN YOUTH EMPLOYMENT.
- Retroperitoneal false aneurysm presenting as anterior thigh pain and weakness: a case report.
- Interventions in chronic pain management. 1. Update on important definitions in pain management.
- Interventions in chronic pain management. 3. Evaluation and management of lumbar pain syndromes.
- Interventions in chronic pain management. 6. Interventional approaches to chronic pain management.
- Update on the role of z-joint injection and radiofrequency neurotomy for cervicogenic headache.
- Responding to student protest.
- Prospective comparison of topical minoxidil to vacuum constriction device and intracorporeal papaverine injection in treatment of erectile dysfunction due to spinal cord injury.
- Neurological manifestations of baclofen withdrawal.
Clinical Trials
Treatments
- Osteonecrosis (avascular Necrosis), Bone Cancer, Bursitis And More
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Abnormal Gait
Professional Memberships
- Member American Osteopathic Association, DO
Fellowships
- Fellowship, Sports Medicine, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center
Experience & Accolades
- Associate ProfessorThomas Jefferson Medical College
- Medical DirectorBryn Mawr Hospital Cartilage Restoration Program
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