Dr. Michael K. McAdam, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle. He earned his medical degree at University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX, and completed his residency at University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. He then finished his fellowship in Sports Medicine at Palo Alto Medical Clinic. He is also board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
Dr. Michael K. McAdam, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle. He earned his medical degree at University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX, and completed his residency at University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. He then finished his fellowship in Sports Medicine at Palo Alto Medical Clinic. He is also board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
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Always a good discussion with Dr. McAdam. Have had knee issues most of my adult life and every few years something more than the standard discomfort happens and he's always helped try and address and troubleshoot.
(3 days ago)
Aug-2026
Have know Mike for a long time. He is the best.
(3 days ago)
Aug-2026
I can't say enough about Dr. McAdam.
He is attentive, listens, explains clearly and treats me like a partner in my care and treatment.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Very nice and explained everything very clearly.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Very nice and competent...great doctor!
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Compassionate, kind, friendly - an excellent doctor and very nice man. Highly recommend
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
If there was a 10 star rating, I would give it to Dr McAdam.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
He is terrific. Pragmatic, diplomatic, relatable. He has my complete trust.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Dr MacAdam is very good but I left feeling doubtful about both the diagnosis and the treatment. I would have appreciated more information about some of the options and I felt a bit hurried.
Dr. Michael K. McAdam, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle. He earned his medical degree at University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX, and completed his residency at University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. He then finished his fellowship in Sports Medicine at Palo Alto Medical Clinic, Palo Alto, CA. He is also board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
He treats a broad range of patients, from professional and recreational athletes to people simply looking for less invasive treatments of their problems. From his work with the Seattle Seahawks and the US Rugby team, Dr. McAdam has developed an understanding of a wide range of athletic injuries. In his work with both athletes and non-athletes in his practice, he has developed an understanding of the importance of personalized care for each patient.
Dr. McAdam moved to Seattle in 1999 from Texas and he, his wife and their two daughters have made it their home. He enjoys spending time with his family, snowboarding, yoga, reading and listening to music.
Dr. McAdam’s expertise is in: ACL and other knee ligament reconstruction, meniscus surgery, microfracture surgery, cartilage and meniscus transplants of the knee, arthroscopic shoulder labrum and rotator cuff repair, proximal hamstring repairs, elbow and ankle arthroscopy, biceps tendon repairs, fracture surgery of the ankle, knee, shoulder and elbow, Achilles tendon repairs. shoulder and knee replacements.
Always a good discussion with Dr. McAdam. Have had knee issues most of my adult life and every few years something more than the standard discomfort happens and he's always helped try and address and troubleshoot.
Have know Mike for a long time. He is the best.
I can't say enough about Dr. McAdam. He is attentive, listens, explains clearly and treats me like a partner in my care and treatment.
Very nice and explained everything very clearly.
Very nice and competent...great doctor!
Compassionate, kind, friendly - an excellent doctor and very nice man. Highly recommend
If there was a 10 star rating, I would give it to Dr McAdam.
He is terrific. Pragmatic, diplomatic, relatable. He has my complete trust.
Dr MacAdam is very good but I left feeling doubtful about both the diagnosis and the treatment. I would have appreciated more information about some of the options and I felt a bit hurried.
Excellent, efficient, professional, expert