September Physician of the Month

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Dr. Seaberg is selected Physician of the Month at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

John Seaberg, M.D., orthopedic surgery, medical staff member since August 2010, has been named the September 2013 physician of the Month award winner. Dr. Seaberg received the award because he “shows great respect for his patients, fellow physicians and nurses. He is a joy to work with. Dr. Seaberg shows accountability by communicating with nurses about exactly what he needs for a case. He even asks if staff need help before he leaves the OR. We feel blessed to have him on our team!” Nominations for physicians who demonstrate I CARE Values can be submitted by employees through the Intranet.

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John Seaberg, MD

Dr. John Seaberg is a board certified orthopedic sports medicine specialist who is fellowship trained in arthroscopic and reconstructive shoulder and knee surgery. With additional expertise in operative and non-operative fracture care and sports injuries, he treats a range of injuries and conditions affecting active people of all ages. Dr. Seaberg obtained subspecialty sports medicine training at the renowned American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama. Utilizing the latest technology and sports medicine research he helps patients rapidly return to pre-injury condition. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the Texas Medical Association and the Harris County Medical Association. Education and Training Dr. Seaberg obtained his doctor of medicine degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Texas in Houston and a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Interests and Activities A college athlete himself, Dr. Seaberg took an early interest in the types of overuse conditions and impact injuries often affecting amateur and professional athletes. His research interests today include anatomical shoulder ligament reconstruction, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries and postoperative outcome of tibia fractures. He is Head Team Physician for Prairie View A&M University.