Expertise in
35
conditions

Dr. Krister P. Freese

General Surgery
Shriners Hospitals For Children-Portland
3101 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
Portland, OR 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
35
conditions
Shriners Hospitals For Children-Portland
3101 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
Portland, OR 

Overview

Krister Freese is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon.

Dr. Freese is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Preaxial Polydactyly Type 1, Sprengel Deformity, Proximal Symphalangism, and Syndactyly Type 1.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Freese is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in HI

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

AllCare Health
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
BridgeSpan
  • EPO
  • HMO
HMSA
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PacificSource
  • PPO
Prominence Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Regence
  • EPO
  • PPO
Samaritan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Trillium
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations

Shriners Hospitals for Children-Portland
3101 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Efficacy and Safety Study of Palovarotene in Subjects With Multiple Osteochondromas
A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Efficacy and Safety Study of Palovarotene in Subjects With Multiple Osteochondromas
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: August 01, 2022
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2

13 Total Publications

Autosomal allelic inactivation at loci with variable replication timing and dosage sensitivity.
Autosomal allelic inactivation at loci with variable replication timing and dosage sensitivity.
Journal: eLife
Published: July 08, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Krister P. Freese

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Krister P. Freese?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Krister P. Freese by calling their office at 503-241-5090. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Krister P. Freese a top-rated expert for Preaxial Polydactyly Type 1?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Krister P. Freese is classified as an Advanced expert for Preaxial Polydactyly Type 1, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Krister P. Freese specialize in?

While Dr. Krister P. Freese is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Preaxial Polydactyly Type 1, Sprengel Deformity, and Proximal Symphalangism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Krister P. Freese participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Krister P. Freese has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Preaxial Polydactyly Type 1. You can view a list of Dr. Krister P. Freese's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Krister P. Freese accept my insurance?

Dr. Krister P. Freese accepts most major insurance plans, including AllCare Health and BridgeSpan. We recommend calling the office directly at 503-241-5090 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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