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Dr. Eric Freedman, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 60
Dr. Eric Freedman, MD
4.3 (28 Ratings)
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Dr. Eric Freedman, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Palm Desert, CA.
Dr. Eric Freedman, MD
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Dr. Eric Freedman, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 60
Palm Desert, CA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Eric Freedman, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Palm Desert, CA.

About

Dr. Freedman graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Eric Freedman, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Palm Desert, CA and has 34 years experience. Dr. Freedman currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center. Dr. Freedman has experience treating conditions like De Quervain's Disease, Osteoarthritis of Hand and Trigger Finger among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Freedman received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 28 times. Dr. Freedman's office accepts new patients. Dr. Freedman is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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De Quervain's Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Trigger Finger
De Quervain's Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
De Quervain's Release
Trigger Finger Release
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Steroid Injection
Wrist Replacement
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Chronic Pelvic Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Hand Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Rotator Cuff Tear
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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    Silver 70 AI-AN (Pathway X - HMO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Kaiser Permanente

Locations

  1. 1 Desert Hand Associates
    36951 Cook St Ste 102, Palm Desert, CA 92211

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4.3
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Patient Reviews
Sep 02, 2024
I couldn’t believe such a miniature piece of cactus spine, or whatever it was, that got lodged under my skin, lead to hand surgery. I did some gardening without my gloves and afterwords noticed a tiny little splinter in my mid-knuckle. I tried to squeeze it out, but it wouldn’t budge. Instead it got infected. Urgent care gave me antibiotics and another doctor, that I happened to be seeing anyway, recommended Dr. Eric Freedman at Desert Hand Associates in Palm Desert. I was incredulous that an incident that seemed so stupid would require a hand surgeon. However, it did, and Dr. Freedman was outstanding. I was raised around physicians and know many. Dr. Freedman is exceptional. What a great guy with incredible “bedside” skills. When it came time to try and remove the splinter, whatever it was, it was painless. (It healed perfectly and quickly to.) I didn’t look, but he made a little incision where he thought it was, and wearing his magnifying glasses, removed the barb in a se
Edward — Sep 02, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Ucla Medical Center
    1991
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Shands Health Care at the University of Florida
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Eric Freedman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Freedman's profile.

Dr. Freedman frequently treats the following conditions: De Quervain's Disease, Osteoarthritis of Hand and Trigger Finger. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Eric Freedman, MD is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Eric Freedman, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Eisenhower Medical Center

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA