Dr. Mark Freeman

Prior to coming to Jacksonville, Dr. Mark Freeman was living in Los Angeles and brings the techniques he learned in Marina Del Rey and Beverly Hills to Ponte Vedra Beach. He is a native Floridian with a long history of academic achievement, who has shown significant leadership and expertise in surgical research. Listed below is a detailed account of his years of surgical training, which explains why he is helping to set the standard of plastic surgery in Jacksonville. You can also find out more about Dr. Freeman on his individual website.

Medical School

Dr. Freeman graduated with Honors from the University of Florida - College of Medicine. During this time, had the rare opportunity, as a student, to present his research to the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Freeman published 4 articles in major surgical journals and presented his research at 2 different national meetings, while only a medical student.

Residency

Dr Freeman completed a five-year general surgery residency at the renowned Mayo Clinic prior to training in Plastic Surgery. During this time he authored numerous papers, presented research at several national meetings and was awarded the Excellence in Teaching award. As a Chief Resident, Dr. Freeman was honored to author a chapter in the Mayo Clinic's first official surgical textbook.

Plastic Surgery Fellowship

While a fellow in Plastic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Dr. Freeman was board certified by the American Board of Surgery. During his training, he was invited to present his research in breast surgery to the International Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons in Sydney, Australia.

Facial Aesthetic Fellowship

While most of his counterparts were starting their practices, Dr. Freeman chose to pursue optional, advanced training in aesthetic surgery. He traveled to Melbourne, Australia to work with Dr. Bryan Mendelson, a world renowned expert and President-elect of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Freeman assisted his mentor in studies which led to the discovery of new anatomic facial structures and several innovative procedures to correct aging of the jowls and lower face. During this time, he was invited to present his research to the European Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons in Vienna, Austria.

Aesthetic & Laser Fellowship

On his return to the U.S., Dr. Freeman was awarded the opportunity to work in Los Angeles with the internationally recognized plastic surgeon, Dr. Grant Stevens. Under expert guidance, he learned advanced techniques in breast surgery, body contouring and laser therapy. Dr. Freeman continued his research in aesthetic surgery during this time, authoring five separate papers on cosmetic plastic surgery. While in L.A., he appeared on several television programs including Entertainment Tonight and The Insider, was interviewed by Esquire magazine and worked with numerous 'surgeons to the stars' in Santa Monica and Beverly Hills. Dr Freeman is excited to bring these advanced procedures back to North East Florida.