James R. Seeds, MD, FAAOS

Practice: Fox Valley Orthopedics

Specialty: Orthopedics: Sports Medicine

Office locations: Algonquin, Barrington, Elgin

Most recent review: 1 month ago

496 Ratings

175 Comments

Dr. James Seeds is an accomplished and compassionate surgeon who is board certified in both Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine. He completed a Fellowship in Sports Medicine at the highly acclaimed American Sports Medicine Institute headed by Dr. Lawrence Lemak and Dr. James Andrews.

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496 Ratings

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The reviews listed below were collected independently of Fox Valley Orthopedics through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.

Very professional and kind and shows concerns about my health would recommend him

(1 month ago) Aug-2026

Compassionate, knowledgeable and decisive.

(2 months ago) Aug-2026

Dr. Seeds demonstrated the highest level of professionalism and expertise. He took the time to explain everything, answered all of my questions, and made me feel confident that I was in excellent hands. It’s clear that he takes great pride in every aspect of his profession—not just the surgery itself, but the entire patient experience. I am extremely grateful for the care I received and would highly recommend him to anyone needing orthopedic care.

(2 months ago) Aug-2026

Did a excellent job on my knee, very pleased with his work and all the staff at Fox Valley Orthopedics.

(2 months ago) Aug-2026

Dr Seeds was very straightforward and explain things in a way I could completely understand.

(3 months ago) Jul-2026

Excellent doctor!

(5 months ago) May-2026

Dr. Seeds and his team are excellent. He is very knowledgeable and responsive and his team from top to bottom is friendly and caring.

(6 months ago) Apr-2026

Nice man, great staff. Always professional, always pleasant. Has helped me tremendously.

(7 months ago) Mar-2026

Gets right to the point. Limited post op pain/discomfort. I would recommend Dr. Seeds.

(7 months ago) Mar-2026

I’ve received excellent care from Dr Seeds and his medical team

(8 months ago) Feb-2026

Algonquin

2971 W. Algonquin Road
Suite 101A
Algonquin, IL 60102

(847) 854 - 8590

Barrington

420 W. Northwest Highway
Suite M
Barrington, IL 60010

(847) 382 - 6766

Elgin - Royal Blvd

2350 Royal Blvd
Suite 200
Elgin, IL 60123

(847) 931 - 5300

Dr. James Seeds is an accomplished and compassionate surgeon who is board certified in both Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine, a certification earned by less than 10% of Orthopedic Surgeons in the United States. He completed a Fellowship in Sports Medicine at the highly acclaimed American Sports Medicine Institute headed by Dr. Lawrence Lemak and Dr. James Andrews. Extensive training enables Dr. Seeds to handle every aspect of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine including the conservative treatment of conditions of the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and wrist using an arthroscope. These minimally invasive procedures allow Dr. Seeds to repair and reconstruct cartilage and ligaments through tiny incisions. For patients, this means minimal time under anesthesia, no hospital stay, reduced pain, and faster recovery.

During his career, Dr. Seeds has served as a Team Physician for sports organizations at all levels. His experience includes covering a multitude of high school, college and professional sports teams including Boston College football, Auburn University football, Erie Otters hockey, NFL Europe, Schaumburg Flyers baseball, Chicago Outlaws lacrosse and Chicago Soul soccer.

A lifelong athlete, Dr. Seeds understands the active lifestyle and a patient’s desire to get back to participating in sports. His first approach is always the most appropriate conservative (non-operative) option. He believes the best results are obtained when the surgeon and patient work together to formulate a recovery plan. He takes the time to explain every option in detail and provides patients with comprehensive information to ensure they understand and feel comfortable with their treatment plan. Most importantly, Dr. Seeds believes the learning process never ends for a surgeon. Therefore, he continues to attend orthopedic conferences and stays involved in academic orthopedics to offer patients the best and most current treatment options.

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