Bradley Freeman, MD, has been named chief medical officer of Christian Hospital. His new role begins August 1.
As chief medical officer, Freeman will oversee the operations and performance of the Christian Hospital Medical Staff Office, as well as Pharmacy, Quality, Regulatory, and Infection Prevention, to ensure the highest standards of care and advance key strategic initiatives in support of Christian Hospital’s mission.
“Dr. Freeman brings to this role an exceptional depth of clinical expertise and leadership experience,” said Rick Stevens, FACHE, president of Christian Hospital and Northwest HealthCare. “His commitment to clinical excellence and collaborative leadership makes him exceptionally well-suited for this position.”
Freeman, who is a professor of surgery within the Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery, has seen patients at Christian Hospital since 2014. During his tenure at Christian Hospital, Freeman has served in several key leadership roles, including membership on the medical executive committee, chair of the credentials committee, member of the hospital board of directors, and, most recently, chief of staff.
“It is an honor to be named chief medical officer of Christian Hospital,” Freeman said. “Christian Hospital is a special place. I have a deep appreciation for the excellent medical, nursing and support staff who have made their careers here. They are tremendous partners and colleagues, and I feel fortunate to work alongside them. As chief medical officer, my mission is to continue the hospital’s tradition of excellence and service to this community.”
Throughout his distinguished career, Freeman has been a principal investigator on multiple federally funded research grants and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and editorials. From 2008 to 2016, he served on the Missouri Board of Healing Arts, which oversees the licensure and regulation of more than 20,000 health care practitioners across the state.
“Dr. Freeman is a remarkable surgeon and clinical leader,” said Grant Bochicchio, MD, MPH, who is chief of the Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery and Harry Edison Professor of Surgery. “I have no doubt that the hospital’s clinical operations are in good hands with Brad, who has spearheaded our section’s growth at Christian Hospital for over a decade.”
He has been on the faculty at WashU Medicine since 1997.
“WashU Medicine is a truly state of the art university and medical center,” Freeman said. “I am honored to be part of the cutting-edge research, unparalleled training, and commitment to quality patient care at WashU Medicine for going on 29 years.”
Freeman specializes in emergent and elective general surgery, including hernia repair, wound debridement and coverage, and cholecystectomy.
Freeman earned his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine, where he also completed an internal medicine residency. He then completed general surgery residency at WashU Medicine, followed by a critical care medicine fellowship at the Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health.