Krister P. Freese, MD
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
- Hand Surgery
- English
Krister Freese, M.D., is a Pacific Northwest native from Puyallup, Washington. He received his undergraduate degree from Pacific Lutheran University and went on to obtain his medical doctorate at the University of Washington. He subsequently completed his orthopedic residency at the University of Hawaii. He completed two fellowships, one in pediatric orthopedic surgery and a second in hand and upper extremity surgery in 2016, at the University of Colorado.
Dr. Freese has always enjoyed taking care of children. In medical school, he considered becoming a pediatrician, but was drawn to the technical aspects of orthopedic surgery. He is amazed by the resiliency and adaptability children demonstrate. It's one of the things that makes taking care of children a joy. He also finds the interactions he has with parents rewarding. He views his role as a guide to help families make the best decisions for their children in sometimes difficult circumstances.
Outside of work, Dr. Freese enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. They try to take advantage of all the Pacific Northwest has to offer. He enjoys snowboarding, soccer, hiking, woodworking, reading and studying Spanish.
Pediatric Care
Specialties
- Hand Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopedics
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
WHERE I PROVIDE CARE
More About Me
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery - General
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics - Hand Surgery
Medical Education
University of Washington School of Medicine
Seattle, WA
United States of America
6/30/2009
Residency
University of Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
United States of America
6/30/2014
Fellowship
University of Colorado
Aurora, CO
United States of America
7/30/2015
Fellowship
University of Colorado
Aurora, CO
United States of America
7/30/2016
- 2016-Present: Member, POSNA
- 2015-Present: Member, ASSH
- 2014-Present: Member, Pediatric Hand Study Group
- 2009-Present: Member, AAOS Candidate
- Committee Member, Quality, Safety, Value Hand/UE, POSNA
- 2019-Present: Reviewer, Journal of bone and Joint Surgery
- 2018-Present: Reviewer, Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics
- 2020, Portland Top Doctor
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