- Dr. Douglas B Freels, MD
-81.9619
35.3655
Dr. Douglas B Freels, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
- North Carolina, Rutherfordton
Overview
Dr. Douglas B Freels, MD works in Rutherfordton, North Carolina is a specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and graduated Bowman Grm in 1997. Dr. Freels is affiliated with Carolinas Hospital System - Florence, Dekalb Community Hospital, McLeod Medical Center - Darlington, McLeod Regional Medical Center, Summit Medical Center, University Medical Center and practicing for 33 years
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
Conditions
• Acne• Acute Urinary Retention
• Adrenal Gland Diseases
• Arm Fracture (incl. Elbow and Shoulder)
• Asherman Syndrome
• Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA)
• Barium Enema
• Basal Thumb Joint Reconstruction
• Biceps Tendinitis
• Blepharophimosis - Ptosis - Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome
...
• Blood in Semen (Hematospermia)
• Cervical Spine Myelopathy
• Chorioretinal Scars
• Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
• Coffee-Workers' Lung
• Complex Pediatric Spine Surgery
• Complex Spinal Instrumentation Procedure
• Corneal Tattooing
• Dental Cleaning
• Dermatitis Due to Drugs
• Deviated Septum
• Dog Allergy
• Dry Skin
• Dust Mite Allergy
• Ectropion of Eyelid
• Endometrial Ablation
• Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma
• Endoscopic Procedure
• Enlarged Turbinates
• Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
• Entropion
• Erythema
• Esophageal Diverticulum
• Ewing's Sarcoma
• Fistula Repair
• Food Additive Adverse Reaction - Chocolate
• Food Additive Adverse Reaction - Citric Acid Intolerance
• Food Additive Adverse Reaction - Food Additives
• Food Additive Adverse Reaction - Sulphite
• Food Additive Allergy
• Food Additive Allergy - Amaranth
• Food Additive Allergy - Annatto
• Food Allergy - Carp
• Gastric Lymphoma
• Generalized Pustular Psoriasis
• Glaucoma - Sleep Apnea
• Heavy Metal Detoxification
• Helminthosporium Fungus Allergy
• Hemofiltration
• Hyperglycemia
• Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis
• Iatrogenic Pneumothorax
• Infertility Surgery
• Insect Sting Allergies
• Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
• Invasive Lobular Carcinoma
• Lumbar Epidural Nerve Block
• Lumbar Spine Surgery
• Management of Mechanical Ventilator
• Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
• Miscarriages
• Mood Changes
• Multiple Sclerosis Therapy
• Mycobacterial Infections
• Neurological Injuries
• Non-Inflammatory Pelvic Pain
• North Carolina Macular Dystrophy
• Open Wound
• Ovarian Insufficiency Due to FSH Resistance
• Oxycontin Addiction
• Pancreatic Insufficiency
• Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
• Pediatric AIDS
• Pediatric Thoracic Disorders
• Pediatric Voiding
• Pelvic Support Problems
• Pigeon-Breeders' Disease
• Pneumatic Dilations (PD)
• Renal Hyperparathyroidism
• Renal Hypertension
• Retinal Neovascularization
• Retrobulbar Neuropathy
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Sebaceous Carcinoma of the Eyelid
• Sinus Node Disease
• Sinus Polyp
• Skin Aging
• Sperm Retrieval (Via Electroejaculation)
• Spinal Anesthesia
• Steppage Gait
• Stress Test
• Syndactyly
• Third-Degree Burns
• Ureteral Stones
• Wart Removal
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Procedures
• Arthroscopic Joint Reconstruction• Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
• Carpal Tunnel Release
• Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
• Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
• Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
• Elbow Replacement
• Elbow Tenotomy
• Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
• Excision of Femur or Knee
...
• Excision of Radius or Ulna
• Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
• Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
• Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
• Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
• Glenoid Labrum Repair
• Hammer Toe Repair
• Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
• Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
• Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
• Hernia and Hydrocele Repair
• Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
• Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
• Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
• Hip Replacement
• Hip Replacement Revision
• Hip Resurfacing
• Joint Drainage
• Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
• Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
• Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
• Knee Arthroscopy
• Knee Dislocation Treatment
• Knee Replacement
• Knee Replacement Revision
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
• Nerve Block, Somatic
• Neuroplasty
• Non-Spinal Nerve Blocks
• Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
• Rotator Cuff Surgery
• Shoulder Arthroscopy
• Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
• Shoulder Fracture Treatment
• Steroid Injection
• Synovial Biopsy
• Total Knee Replacement Revision
• Trigger Finger Release
• Trigger Point Injection
• Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Years Since Graduation
- 33
State License
- South Carolina
Education & Training
Residency Hospitals
Bowman Grm
Winston-Salem, NC, USA
Year completed: 1997 Tampa Ben Hospital Tampa, FL, USAYear completed: 1994
Winston-Salem, NC, USA
Year completed: 1997 Tampa Ben Hospital Tampa, FL, USAYear completed: 1994
Internship Hospital
Bowman Grm/nc Baptist
Salem, NC, USA
Year completed: 1991
Salem, NC, USA
Year completed: 1991
Medical School
Etsu
Graduated: 1990
Graduated: 1990
Fellowship Hospital
Fl Ortho Instit Tampa Gen Hospital
Tampa, FL, USA
Year completed: 2000
Tampa, FL, USA
Year completed: 2000
Undergraduate School
University of the South
Sewanee, TN, USA
Year completed: 2000
Sewanee, TN, USA
Year completed: 2000
Awards
1 American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
2 Association Aos
3 SOA
4 Tennessee Medical Association
5 Tennessee Orthopedic Association
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Office Locations
Primary location
Office Address
139 Doctor Henry Norris Drive
North Carolina (NC)
Rutherfordton
28139
Phone:(828) 287-9260
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
Office Address, 139 Doctor Henry Norris Drive, Rutherfordton, North Carolina (NC), 28139
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
- Blue Options PPO
- Choice Care PPO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Coventry Health Care
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Humana
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Open Access Plus
- Options PPO
- UnitedHealthCare
- Wellpath Preferred PPO
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Affiliated Hospitals
Carolinas Hospital System - Florence
805 Pamplico Highway
South Carolina SC,
Florence,
29505
Carolinas Hospital System - Florence is a hospital located in Florence, SC. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 2 of 14 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 9 of 14 procedures.
Dekalb Community Hospital
520 West Main Street
Tennessee TN,
Smithville,
37166
Dekalb Community Hospital is a non-profit hospital located in Smithville, TN. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 2 of 2 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 2 of 2 procedures.
McLeod Medical Center - Darlington
701 Cashua Ferry Road
South Carolina SC,
Darlington,
29532
McLeod Medical Center - Darlington is a hospital located in Darlington, SC.
McLeod Regional Medical Center
555 East Cheves Street
South Carolina SC,
Florence,
29506
McLeod Regional Medical Center is a hospital located in Florence, SC. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are above the state average in 2 of 14 procedures. Length of Stay is shorter than the state average in 3 of 14 procedures.
Summit Medical Center
5655 Frist Boulevard
Tennessee TN,
Hermitage,
37076
1-877-539-1771
Summit Medical Center is an 188-bed community hospital built on a strong foundation, technological innovation and high-quality care, situated in one of the fastest growing areas of Middle Tennessee.
1-877-539-1771
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