Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Sports Medicine
Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery - Shoulder
Clinic Phone: 916-734-6805
Clinic Fax: 916-734-6806
Clinic Phone: 530-702-2000
Clinic Fax: 530-702-2039
I am committed to providing all of my patients with the highest level of care by utilizing state-of-the-art surgical and non-surgical treatments. My goal is to treat patients from all backgrounds in a compassionate and comprehensive manner. As a NorCal native who enjoys running, hiking, and cycling, I understand the importance of getting my patients back to doing the things that they love, whether that means competitive athletics or daily activities.
Dr. Freshman is a fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine surgeon who specializes in treating conditions of the shoulder, hip, and knee. He has clinical expertise in both arthroscopic (minimally invasive) and open procedures, with strong interests in knee ligament reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, shoulder replacement, and hip arthroscopy. Dr. Freshman has experience in treating elite athletes, having previously served as an assistant team physician for the USC Trojans and Los Angeles Kings.
Dr. Freshman has published on numerous topics in sports medicine relating to the shoulder, hip, and knee, and routinely presents his work at national research meetings. He has particular interests in shoulder replacement outcomes, postoperative pain control, and surgical innovation. Beyond his research, Dr. Freshman enjoys mentoring the next generation of medical students and residents.
B.S., Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles CA 2014
M.D., Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago IL 2018
Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco CA 2018-2023
Orthopaedic Surgery/Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles CA 2023-2024
California Orthopaedic Association Award Winner, California Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting 2023,
Best Poster in Sports Medicine, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting 2023,
Arthroscopy Association of North America Resident Scholar 2022,
Access full list of publications: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=ryan+freshman