Dr. Kirsten Ann Freeman, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Gainesville, FL specializing in cardiothoracic surgery. She graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 2009 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Kirsten Ann Freeman, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, UF Health and FLORIDA CLINICAL PRACTICE ASSOCIATION INC.
1505 SW Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32608
13800 Veterans Way Orlando Vamc (675)
Orlando, FL 32827
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.
Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.
Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:
Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.
Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.
Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kirsten Ann Freeman, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kirsten Ann Freeman, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Gainesville, FL were hospital care and inpatient care.
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Dr. Kirsten Ann Freeman, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 2009. She completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Florida.
Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (2009)
Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals (2016)
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery
Licensed In: Florida
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kirsten Ann Freeman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$6,698
Da Vinci Surgical System $6,698 |
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$1,065
MitraClip $1,042 |
Ablation Therapy Hardware $23 |
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$284
EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) $120 |
MITRIS RESILIA Mitral Valve $99 |
INSPIRIS RESILIA aortic valve $66 |
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$274
Valiant Captivia $153 |
CoreValve Evolut $121 |
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$115
(9273) SLS $115 |
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$173
Micra $99 |
SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM $74 |
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Dr. Kirsten Freeman is a cardiothoracic surgery specialist in Gainesville, FL and Orlando, FL. She has a special interest in spinal cord injury, heart valve disease, and thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR). Dr. Freeman attended the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver for residency. She has received distinctions including American Association for Thoracic Surgery; the University of Colorado; and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Freeman is affiliated with UF Health and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Doctor.com reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Gainesville, FL.
