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Dr. James Seeds, MD

Sports Medicine* Age 59
Dr. James Seeds, MD
4.5 (52 Ratings)

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Dr. James Seeds, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Elgin, IL.
Dr. James Seeds, MD
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Dr. James Seeds, MD

Sports Medicine* Age 59
Elgin, IL
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Seeds, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Elgin, IL.

About

Dr. Seeds graduated from University of Chicago in 1997 and completed a residency at Upmc Hamot Medical Center.Dr. James Seeds, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Elgin, IL and has 27 years experience. Dr. Seeds currently practices at Fox Valley Orthopedics and are affiliated with Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Elgin. Dr. Seeds has experience treating conditions like Shoulder Dislocation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Seeds received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 52 times. Dr. Seeds' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Seeds also speaks Spanish. Dr. Seeds is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Shoulder Dislocation
Joint Pain
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation
Joint Pain
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Clavicle Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Disorders
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Hip Sprain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Injuries
Knee Ligament Rupture
Knee Pain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Phantom Limb Pain
Phantom Limb With Pain
Piriformis Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Scleroderma
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Simple Fractures
Sports Injuries
Sprain
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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
Bone Scan
Carpal Tunnel Release
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement Revision
Endoscopic Wrist Surgery
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Glenoid Labrum Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Cartilage Implantation
Knee Cartilage Repair
Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Knee Osteotomy
Knee Surgery
Knee Tendon Repair
McMurray's Test
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Reconstruction
Shoulder Resurfacing
Shoulder Stabilizations
Shoulder Surgery
Spinal and Postural Screening
Sports Medicine Related Procedures
Sports Medicine Surgery
Synovial Biopsy
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Wrist Ligament Reconstruction
Wrist Reconstruction
Wrist Replacement
Wrist Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Assurant Health
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Guardian
  • Humana
  • Cigna
  • Principal Financial Group

Locations

  1. 1 Fox Valley Orthopedics
    2350 Royal Blvd Ste 200, Elgin, IL 60123
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
  2. 2 Fox Valley Orthopedics
    420 W Northwest Hwy Ste M, Barrington, IL 60010
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
  3. 3 Fox Valley Orthopedics
    2971 W Algonquin Rd Ste 101A, Algonquin, IL 60102
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Seeds
4.5
Based on 52 Reviews
5 Stars (43)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (4)

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Oct 04, 2024
Dr Seeds did both of my shoulder surgeries 10 years apart . He’s a great surgeon and very personable.
Kim Younglove — Oct 04, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedics
Pediatric Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Chicago
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • St Elizabeth's Medical Center
    1999
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Upmc Hamot Medical Center
    2004
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • American Sports Medicine Institute
    2005
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Seeds, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Seeds' profile.

Dr. James Seeds, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Elgin.

Yes, Dr. James Seeds, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital

    4201 W Medical Center Dr, McHenry, IL

  • Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

    450 W Il Route 22, Barrington, IL

  • Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Elgin

    77 N Airlite St, Elgin, IL