Martin L Freeman

Dr. Martin L Freeman is a Professor in the Medicine - Gastro, Hepatology, Nutrition Division and Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota. His research focuses on pancreatic diseases, particularly chronic and acute pancreatitis, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and islet autotransplantation.

• Institution: University of Minnesota
• Ranks: Professor

Dr. Freeman's research spans clinical trials like the SHARP Trial on sphincterotomy for acute recurrent pancreatitis, outcomes of total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT), and innovations in ERCP techniques. His work contributes to advancements in managing pancreatic diseases and improving patient quality of life.

Recent studies analyze mortality risks in chronic pancreatitis patients, long-term islet graft functionality, and abdominal pain following TPIAT. His collaborations with institutions such as Oregon Health & Science University and Medical University of South Carolina, funded by the NIH, highlight his leadership in multicenter research.

Dr. Freeman's projects include the University of Minnesota Clinical Center for the Study of Pancreatic Disease and partnerships in the POST Consortium. His publications (339 total) emphasize clinical outcomes, procedural safety, and metabolic implications of pancreatic surgeries.