Kirsten Freeman, MD is an Assistant Professor with the Division of Cardiovascular Surgery at the University of Florida, and the Associate Program Director for the Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Integrated and Traditional Residency Training Programs.

She graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and a minor in Economics. She then went on to pursue her education at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Medicine where she received her doctorate of medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at the University of Colorado Denver. Additionally, Dr. Freeman completed a cardiothoracic surgery research fellowship at the University of Colorado. She then went on to complete a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship from the University of Florida, department of surgery, division of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery.

Dr. Freeman is certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

Dr. Freeman has received multiple honors and awards throughout her profession career relating to her fellowship, residency, medical school and undergraduate career. Additionally, She has been affiliated with numerous professional memberships including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, and the Florida Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons. Throughout her career, Dr. Freeman has been involved in multiple professional activities, and research publications.