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Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Sharon Freedman, M.D.)

(433 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pediatric Ophthalmology

Harvard Medical School (1985)

Professional interests include: eye problems, strabismus, retinopathy of prematurity, and more.

1240 Huffman Mill Road
Burlington, NC 27215

(336) 538-8160

Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD is a pediatric ophthalmologist in Burlington, NC specializing in pediatric ophthalmology. She graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1985 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD is affiliated with Duke Health and Cone Health.

Office Locations

Cone Health

1240 Huffman Mill Road
Burlington, NC 27215

(336) 538-8160

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2100 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27710

(919) 684-8111

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Duke Health

2351 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27705

(919) 681-3937

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Some issues Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

horizontal rectus recession

horizontal rectus resection

strabismus surgery

In 2023, Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD performed more horizontal (lateral or medial) rectus recession, horizontal (lateral or medial) rectus resection, and strabismus surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	35

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	12
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	25

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	39
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	35
High Cholesterol	24
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Burlington, NC during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	25
eye procedures	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	67

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	12
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	52

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	12
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	40

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	42

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	42
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	72

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD in 2021

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Burlington, NC during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	68
eye procedures	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD in 2022

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Burlington, NC during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	64
eye procedures	13

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD in 2023

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Burlington, NC were eye procedures.

doctor visit	40
eye procedures	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD.

**Gender**
Female	42
Male	41

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	65
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	3
75 to 84	18
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	28

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	1
Cancer	1

Education & Training

Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1985. She completed residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Harvard Medical School (1985)

Residency: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (1989)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Duke Health

Cone Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, Medicare Part B, AmeriHealth, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Prime Remote, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Alliance Health, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Gateway Health Alliance, Aetna HMO, *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Duke Employee Plans, Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan., Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II, Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Blue Advantage (*Available in select counties only), Duke Basic, Trillium, Ambetter, Experience Health, Aetna Select HMO, Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO, Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option, All Savers Fully Insured, Blue Value (*Duke Health Lake Norman and Kernodle Clinics only), First Medicare Direct, Carolina Complete Health, Duke Advantage, Healthgram, TRICARE Select, Partners, All Savers Alternate Funding, Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP), Duke USA, Aetna/CVS Health, Vaya Health, Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan, Duke Select, Duke Options, Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MedCost

Aetna Traditional Choice

Aetna Medicare PPO

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina

CIGNA Open Access Plus

WellCare

Medicare Part B

AmeriHealth

Medicare Advantage

AARP

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

Aetna

Aetna Workers' Compensation

TRICARE Prime

TRICARE Prime Remote

United Healthcare

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

TRICARE

Alliance Health

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Gateway Health Alliance

Aetna HMO

*Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.

Duke Employee Plans

Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)

*Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.

Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS)

Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II

Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)

Blue Advantage (*Available in select counties only)

Duke Basic

Trillium

Ambetter

Experience Health

Aetna Select HMO

Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan

Blue Select

Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*

Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO

Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option

All Savers Fully Insured

Blue Value (*Duke Health Lake Norman and Kernodle Clinics only)

First Medicare Direct

Carolina Complete Health

Duke Advantage

Healthgram

TRICARE Select

Partners

All Savers Alternate Funding

Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Duke USA

Aetna/CVS Health

Vaya Health

Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice

Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan

Duke Select

Duke Options

Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

NC State Employees Health Plan

Ambetter of North Carolina

United Medical Resources (UMR)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 433 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Burlington, NC.

4.82

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-03-21

Absolutely the best pediatric glaucoma specialist hands down in excellence, competence, bedside manner for child and parent. Returned vision to my blind child. If you are having to wait, it is because she is caring for an emergency like she did for my child when he was an emergency. The staff tend to be the same over a long period of time. We have been under Dr. Freedman's care for 19 years including many complex surgeries. She has been a joy and inspiration to work with on a difficult journey. We are so grateful for her care and for the Duke Health system which makes it possible.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.	$5,000 Chenodal $2,000	$3,000
Pfizer Inc.	$375 XALATAN $375
Retrophin, Inc.	$111 (810) Chenodal $111

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$5,375
Food and Beverage	$111

Research Payments

Dr. Sharon F. Freedman, MD has received 21 research payments totaling $40,528.

Biography

Dr. Sharon Freedman's medical specialty is pediatric ophthalmology. Dr. Freedman is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. She has indicated that her clinical interests include strabismus, glaucoma, and retinopathy of prematurity. She appears to be an in-network provider for Blue California, CIGNA Plans, TRICARE, and more. She is a graduate of Harvard Medical School and a graduate of Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary's residency program. Dr. Freedman is professionally affiliated with Duke Health. She welcomes new patients at her office inDurham, NC as reported by Duke Health.