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Dr. Howard Ira Freedberg, MD

Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Suburban Orthopaedics 1600 N Randall Rd Ste 110, Elgin, IL 60123
(630) 372-1100

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

With over 31 years of orthopaedic experience, Dr. Freedberg is known locally as “The Knee Expert.” Most recently, he developed an innovative double bundle ACL Reconstruction Technique in conjunction with Biomet that is now being recognized and implemented internationally. Beyond knees, Dr. Freedberg provides a complete range of orthopedic surgical services including full and partial joint replacement. He is certified in Mako™ Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery and uses VERASENSE™ sensor technology to deliver the best possible outcomes in this advanced joint replacement procedure.In addition to serving as an instructor for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Dr. Freedberg is a consulting physician to the Player’s Association for the NFL and MLB and is a team physician for five local high schools. He lectures on his techniques and theories on various subjects, including knee reconstructions and the shoulder. He has published numerous articles on the subject of arthroscopy and is presently involved in research on the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) with a revolutionary computerized knee testing device.Dr. Freedberg believes that each patient deserves the utmost in service and he takes extra time in providing individualized care. In his free time Dr. Freedberg likes to keep fit and is an avid biker.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine - 1981

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Suburban Orthopaedics
1600 N Randall Rd Ste 110, Elgin, IL 60123
Mon:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
Osteoarthritis
Internal Derangement of Knee Ligaments
Internal Derangement of Knee
Spinal Stenosis
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Plantar Fasciitis
Sciatica
Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
Rotator cuff syndrome
Lateral Epicondylitis

Procedures Performed

Shoulder Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
Lower Arm/Elbow/Wrist Fractures and Dislocations
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
Knee Arthroscopy
Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Occupational Therapy Evaluation
Neurological Testing
Knee Replacement

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Medicaid
Medicare
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Eon Health
Cigna-HealthSpring
Level
Humana
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Amita Health
Travelers
Blue Cross Blue Shield
AARP
Harmony Health Plan
Consolidated Health Plans
Assurant Health
UnitedHealthcare
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
GWH-Cigna (formerly Great West Healthcare)
CareSource
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CHAMPVA
Integra
The Hartford
Meridian Health Plan
Palmetto GBA
Wellcare
Aetna
State Farm
Meritain Health
Nationwide
Corvel
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Cigna

Cancer 35
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 35
Orthopedics 65
Neurology & Neurosurgery 48
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 61
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 65
Diabetes & Endocrinology 32
Children's Hospital 13
Urology 69
Psychiatry 64
Geriatrics 69
Rehabilitation 37
Obsterics & Gynecology 15
Ophthalmology 3
Ear, Nose & Throat 5
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 6
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 30