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Michael E. Seem, MD

Michael E. Seem, MD ·Orthopaedic Surgery

The future ofjoint replacementis personal.

Robotic precision, planned around your anatomy — and a recovery designed around your life. Every decision is personalized, because no two patients are the same.

Michael E. Seem, MD examining a knee replacement model in his clinic

Focus

Hip & Knee Reconstruction

No two joints are alike.
Your journey shouldn’t be either.

From the first conversation to your last mile back — one surgeon, one plan, built entirely around you.

A woman pausing on the stairs, holding her knee
Step 01The decision

You’re tired of working around the pain.

It’s not just your knee or hip — it’s the stairs, the sleep, the things you’ve quietly stopped doing.

Is it time?
Dr. Seem walking a patient through a knee replacement model in the exam room
Step 02Your consultation

A conversation, not a scan.

Before any technology, we talk — your symptoms, your goals, your life. The plan comes second.

Request a consultation
Dr. Seem reviewing joint X-rays before surgery
Step 03Preparing for surgery

Arrive ready. Recover faster.

Your imaging becomes a personalized plan, and a calm checklist gets your body and home ready.

How to prepare
The ROSA robotic surgical system, draped and ready in the operating room
Step 04Surgical precision

Robotics and navigation, in your surgeon’s hands.

Robotic guidance confirms every step against your plan — with Dr. Seem in control from start to finish.

The technology
A patient working through a step exercise with her physical therapist
Step 05Recovery

Personal all the way back.

Guided physical therapy and connected recovery — including the Persona IQ smart implant when appropriate — keep your progress visible.

What recovery looks like
Older adults walking a wooded trail and sitting with grandchildren at golden hour
Step 06Your life again

Back to what it was keeping you from.

Walking, golf, the grandkids, the trail. Success is measured by your life — not an X-ray.

Meet Dr. Seem
Portrait of Michael E. Seem, MD
06About

Meet Dr. Seem.

Michael E. Seem, MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in primary, complex primary, and revision hip and knee replacement. His philosophy combines thoughtful surgical judgment with modern technology to create treatment plans tailored to each patient's anatomy, lifestyle, and recovery goals.

He completed medical school at West Virginia University, residency at Wake Forest University, and fellowship training in Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction at the Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic. He practices with Winchester Orthopaedic Associates and performs surgery through Valley Health.

Hip · Knee
Exclusive surgical focus
Fellowship
Adult Reconstruction training
Board-Certified
Am. Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Patient experience
From the initial consultation through my recovery, he and his team were professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring.
Total knee replacement · via Healthgrades
He really takes the time to get to know you, and he really cares about your overall well-being and long-term outcome.
Patient review · via Healthgrades
He is experienced and friendly. He has a great bedside manner.
Robotic knee replacement · via Healthgrades
Credentials & Affiliations

ROSA®, Persona IQ®, and mymobility® are registered trademarks of Zimmer Biomet. Dr. Seem is an independent physician who selects technology based on what benefits each patient. He holds no ownership interest in, and receives no consulting fees, royalties, or speaking compensation from, any device manufacturer. Any industry-supported continuing education is reported publicly through the CMS Open Payments database. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

Begin your plan

Let's plan your best outcome.

Every great recovery starts with one conversation. Request a consultation and we'll build the plan around you.

(540) 667-8975 · 128 Medical Circle, Winchester, VA 22601