DepartmentsOrthopedic SurgerySurgerySpecialty GroupsSpine CareLocationRochester, MinnesotaLanguagesEnglishExisting patientsSend a secure message via patient portal Appointments 507-405-2631 Request an appointment online Conditions treatedCauda equina syndromeCervical herniated diskCervical myelopathyCervical radiculopathyCervical spine deformityCervical spondylosisCervical spondylotic myelopathyCharcot footCompartment syndromeDegenerative disk diseaseHerniated diskLumbar herniated diskLumbar radiculopathyLumbar spondylosisNonunionOssification of the posterior longitudinal ligamentPseudarthrosisSciaticaScoliosisSpinal compression fractureSpinal cord injurySpinal fractureSpinal metastasisSpinal stenosisSpine deformitySpondylolisthesisSpondylolysisSpondylotic myelopathyThoracic herniated diskThoracic myelopathyTraumatic injury Procedures performedCervical disk replacementDiskectomyForaminotomyLaminectomyLaminoplastyMinimally invasive surgeryRobotic spine surgeryScoliosis surgerySpinal deformity correction surgerySpinal fusionSpinal stabilization surgerySpine decompressionSpine procedureSpine reconstructionSpine tumor surgerySpondylolisthesis surgeryWound care InterestsSpine trauma and spinal cord injuryClinical outcomes research for spine surgeryTelehealthAcute compartment syndromeAdvanced wound care Mayo Clinic locations Rochester, Minnesota Driving directions More info Billing & insurance Accessibility services Education2008Fellow - Spine Surgery Fellowship: Director--John Heller, MD/Scott Boden, MDEmory University Medical Center2006Residency - Residency Director: Timothy R. Kuklo, MD,JDWalter Reed Army Medical Center2000MDUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine1995BSVanderbilt University CertificateAdvanced Cardiac Life Support CertificateCombat Casualty Care Course - Brooke Army Medical Center CertificateAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportShow more education Activities and honorsCertifications2010Orthopedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryAwards and honors2020One of the Top CORR Reviewers for 2020Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (CORR)2017One of the Top CORR Reviewers for 2017Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (CORR)2017One of the three Best Scientific Exhibits at the 2017 AAOS Annual Meeting "SE59-Patient Reported Outcomes and Registry Development in Military Orthopaedics and Sports MedicineAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons2017Founder's Paper Award for: "Continual Infrared Spectroscopy Monitoring in the Injured Extremity at Risk for Acute Compartment Syndrome--Results of a prospective, FDA-IDE TrialSociety of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons20162016 Top ReviewerThe Spine Journal2015Meritorious Service MedalUnited States Army2015Best ORS Poster Award at the 31st Annual OTA MeetingOrthopaedic Trauma Association2014Order of Military Medical MeritUnited States Army2014Military Health System Research Symposium Award for Excellence-Outstanding Research Accomplishment/IndividualUnited States Army2007Iraq Campaign MedalUnited States Army2007Bronze Start MedalUnited States Army2006Meritorious Service MedalUnited States Army2006Baugh Research Award SemifinalistUniformed School of Health Sciences200632nd Annual Research Award Semi-FinalistBailey K. Ashford Laboratory2006Best Resident AwardGEN Graves B. Erskine20061st Place Resident Research Award WinnerWashington Orthopaedic Society2005Army Commendation MedalUnited States Army2005Resident Leadership AwardPfizer Pain Management2005Resident Research Day-1st PlaceWalter Reed Army Medical Center2005Baugh Clinical Research Award SemifinalistUniformed School of Health Sciences2005Resident/Fellow Research AwardEastern Orthopaedic Association20051st Place Resident Research AwardWashington Orthopaedic Society2005Best Paper AwardAmerican College of Spine Surgery2004Global War on Terrorism Service MedalUnited States Army2004Resident/Fellow Research AwardEastern Orthopaedic Association2004Wyeth-Resident/Fellow Scholarship/Award winning paperArthroscopy Association of North America2004Resident Leadership AwardPfizer Pain Management2004Resident Research Day-1st PlaceWalter Reed Army Medical Center2004Army Achievement MedalUnited States Army2003Resident/Fellow Research AwardEastern Orthopaedic Association/Southern Orthopaedic Association2003Outstanding Paper AwardNorth American Spine Society20031st Place Resident Research AwardWashington Orthopaedic Society2000Army Service RibbonUnited States Army2000National Defense Service Medal (with Bronze Start Device)United States Army1999Alpha Omega AlphaUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine1996Army Commendation MedalUnited States Army1995Army Achievement MedalUnited States Army1995Phi Beta KappaVanderbilt University1995Magna Cum LaudeVanderbilt UniversityShow more awards and honorsProfessional memberships2023 - 2026Chair, Spine Program CommitteeAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons2021 - 2024Fellowship CommitteeAmerican Orthopaedic Association2021 - presentMemberAOSpine; Telemedicine Working Group2020 - 2022MemberOwn the Bone Education Subcommittee, American Orthopaedic Association2019 - presentLeadership Fellows ProgramAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons2019Leadership Fellowships CommitteeAmerican Orthopaedic Association2017 - presentFellowAmerican Orthopaedic Association2017ABC Traveling FellowAmerican Orthopaedic Association2017 - 2019Own The Bone Publication Task ForceAmerican Orthopaedic Association2017OrthoPAC Executive CommitteeAmerican Association of Orthopedic Surgeons2016JOA Traveling FellowshipAmerican Orthopaedic Association2015 - presentMemberEmerging Leaders Program, American Orthopaedic Association2012 - presentMemberNorth American Spine Society2012 - presentActive FellowAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons2005MemberAmerican Association of Orthopedic Surgeons2003MemberSociety of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons2002 - 2006Resident LiaisonAmerican Academy of Orthopedic SurgeonsShow more professional membershipsPublicationsSee my publicationsResearch activitiesSee a description of research activities. Conditions treatedProcedures performedInterestsMayo Clinic locationsEducationActivities and honors Request an appointment PST-20216341 Doctors & Medical Staff Freedman, Brett A. M.D.