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Dr. Lorin John Freedman, MD, PhD

Accepting New Patients

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (1994)

Professional interests include: stroke, dementia, cerebrovascular disease, and more.

1608 S J Street 5th Floor
Tacoma, WA 98405

(253) 274-7505

Dr. Lorin John Freedman, MD, PhD is a neurologist in Tacoma, WA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 1994 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Lorin John Freedman, MD, PhD is affiliated with Franciscan Medical Group and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

Office Locations

Address:

1608 S J Street 5th Floor
Tacoma, WA 98405

Some issues Dr. Lorin John Freedman, MD, PhD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

In The News

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doctor visit	5
electroencephalography (EEG)	119
hospital care	1195
inpatient care	1195

**Gender**
Male	263
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	515
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	126
Less than 65	98

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	43
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	49
Dementia	42
Cancer	15

doctor visit	24
electroencephalography (EEG)	40
hospital care	1007
inpatient care	1007

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	497
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	117
Less than 65	105

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	47
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	50
Dementia	41
Cancer	14

doctor visit	40
electroencephalography (EEG)	40
hospital care	580
inpatient care	580

**Gender**
Male	364
Female	392

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	632
Black	94
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	244
85 and over	112
Less than 65	146

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	42
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	47
Dementia	42
Cancer	14

doctor visit	132
electroencephalography (EEG)	69
hospital care	131
inpatient care	131

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	22
Less than 65	69

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	30
Cancer	9

doctor visit	200
electroencephalography (EEG)	74
hospital care	106
inpatient care	106

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	34
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Dementia	31
Cancer	7

doctor visit	208
electroencephalography (EEG)	104
hospital care	104
inpatient care	104

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	33
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	41
Dementia	30
Cancer	13

doctor visit	216
electroencephalography (EEG)	63
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	32
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	33
Cancer	9

doctor visit	197
electroencephalography (EEG)	79
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	13
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	24
Less than 65	75

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Dementia	30
Cancer	8

doctor visit	362
electroencephalography (EEG)	103
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lorin John Freedman, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lorin John Freedman, MD, PhD treated as a neurologist in Tacoma, WA were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

doctor visit	156
electroencephalography (EEG)	77
hospital care	359
inpatient care	359

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lorin John Freedman, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Female	172
Male	148

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	27
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	266
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	50
75 to 84	97
Less than 65	66
65 to 74	107

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lorin John Freedman, MD, PhD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lorin John Freedman, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	27
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Lorin John Freedman, MD, PhD graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 1994. He completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Sleep Medicine and has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (1994)

Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Sleep Medicine

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lorin John Freedman, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Franciscan Medical Group

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lorin John Freedman, MD, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lorin John Freedman, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Tacoma, WA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-09

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I was very impressed and the thoroughness of Dr Freedman!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-17

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lorin John Freedman, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
EMD Serono, Inc.	$531 Rebif $531
Biogen, Inc.	$150 TYSABRI $150
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$108 Pradaxa $108
Medtronic Neurovascular	$76 Neurovascular Stents $76
Genentech USA, Inc.	$58 OCREVUS $38	Activase $20
Other	$73 XARELTO $42	REYVOW $17	Cambia $14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$808
Consulting Fee	$150
Education	$38

Biography

Dr. Lorin Freedman's area of specialization is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). His clinical interests include transient ischemic attack (TIA), migraine, and parkinson's disease. Dr. Freedman's hospital/clinic affiliations include Franciscan Medical Group and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. His practice in Tacoma, WA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com. After attending the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine for medical school, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Emory University.

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