Dr. Freeman brought advances in ophthalmology with love of big ideas

By , Daily Memphian Published: September 16, 2023 4:00 AM CT

Freeman opened Memphis Eye & Cataract Associates in 1981. It was the first freestanding, outpatient, surgical facility in the state, said Dr. Tom Gettelfinger, Freeman’s longtime partner.

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Dr. Jerre Freeman Dr. Tom Gettelfinger Dr. Chris Fleming Memphis Eye & Cataract Associates
Jane Roberts

Jane Roberts

Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.


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