Summary

Dr. Carl Freeman is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of hip and shoulder disorders in patients of all ages at Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute (JOI) at the San Marco office, starting in September 2015.

Dr. Freeman is one of a few Hip Preservation Surgeons in the US. Specific hip procedures include hip arthroscopy (hip scope), anterior total hip replacement (including robot-assisted), and surgical dislocation of the hip. Shoulder procedures include shoulder arthroscopy for rotator cuff and labral repair, instability surgery, shoulder replacement, reverse shoulder replacement, and latissimus transfer.

In addition to treating hip and shoulder disorders, Dr. Freeman's practice includes a significant amount of sports medicine, knee surgery, and general orthopaedics.

Dr. Freeman attended medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine, and performed his residency at UPMC Hamot. Dr. Freeman completed an AO fellowship in Surgical …Preservation of the Hip under the guidance of Drs. Michael Leunig, Reinhold Ganz, and Martin Beck at the Schulthess-Klinik (the Swiss Olympic Medical Center) in Zurich, Switzerland. He was the first recipient of the prestigious International Society for Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA) traveling hip surgery fellowship where he spent time with Dr. Thomas Byrd, M.D., as a hip arthroscopy fellow at Nashville Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Freeman was selected as one of the prestigious Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) Traveling Fellows in 2015, which involved touring major orthopaedic centers in the US, giving lectures, meeting with leaders of the field, and learning the most advanced surgical practices.

In addition to being an active clinician, Dr. Freeman has contributed to academic orthopaedic surgery in his capacity as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the F. Edward Herbert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of Health Science, Bethesda, MD.

Dr. Freeman spent 4 years as an active duty orthopaedic surgeon in the US Navy, primarily stationed at Naval Hospital Jacksonville. He also had the privilege of treating our service members in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom in 2012.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 20 years of experience
  • Hamot Medical Center
  • 16 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 18 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Carl Rutledge Freeman has 3 locations

Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute

1325 San Marco Blvd Ste 200Jacksonville, FL 32207
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute

1325 San Marco Blvd Ste 102Jacksonville, FL 32207

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

800 Prudential DrJacksonville, FL 32207

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Jacksonville , FLGulf Breeze , FLPensacola , FLGulf Breeze , FL
Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine Med School: MCP-Hahnemann School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Carl Rutledge Freeman

  • Accepts Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Carl Rutledge Freeman has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Carl Rutledge Freeman has the following 18 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Congenital Hip Dysplasia
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rotator Cuff Problem (Shoulder Impingement Syndrome)
  • Scoliosis
  • Shoulder Dislocation
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

Dr. Carl Rutledge Freeman holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Hamot Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 2006.

NPI Number

Dr. Freeman's NPI number is 1326206921.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Carl Freeman affiliated with?
Dr. Carl Freeman is affiliated with BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH and BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER JACKSONVILLE.
Where is Dr. Carl Freeman's office located?
Dr. Carl Freeman's office is located at 1325 San Marco Blvd Ste 200, Jacksonville, FL, 32207.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Carl Freeman?
You can find contact information for Dr. Carl Freeman here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Carl Freeman accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Carl Freeman has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Dr. Carl Freeman accepting new patients?
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