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Seth A Cheatham, MD

Seth A Cheatham, MD

out of 5
290 Ratings
26 Comments

Specialty

Sports Medicine
Orthopaedics

Department

Orthopaedic Surgery

Locations

Sports Medicine

1300 West Broad Street, Suite 113
Richmond, VA 23284
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Education

Medical School

University of Nebraska College of Medicine

Internship

VCU Medical Center

Residency

Orthopaedic Surgery, VCU Medical Center

Fellowship

Sports Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Biography

‘The opportunity to help someone is extremely rewarding’

As a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Seth Cheatham treats athletes of all ages and skills – from youth stars to student-athletes at colleges and schools in central Virginia to the region’s many “weekend warriors” and amateurs. In addition to broken bones, tendon ruptures or fractures, Dr. Cheatham sees patients with knee and shoulder injuries such as ACL and meniscus tears, dislocations, cartilage injuries, rotator cuff or labral tears, and shoulder instability.

“From the moment a patient walks in the door, they will receive outstanding service and the assurance that I will take the time to listen and do my very best to come up with a treatment plan together,” says Dr. Cheatham, a Richmond Magazine “Top Doc” who accompanied the VCU men’s basketball team the Final Four in 2011 as its team physician. “The opportunity to help someone stay active and return to what they love to do is extremely rewarding.”

For more complex cases, VCU Health’s orthopaedic team offers multidisciplinary care – unique to sports medicine offerings elsewhere – that tap into the expertise of providers from several specialties, including physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), family medicine and internal medicine, and the services of athletic trainers and sports physical therapists. Arthroscopic techniques – which use minimally invasive cameras to diagnose and treat orthopaedic conditions – are also constantly being refined and improved, he says.

But it’s not just medical treatment or a surgery that leads to positive outcomes for the patient, he adds. “Never underestimate the power of having a positive attitude,” says Dr. Cheatham. “Those who believe they will get better, and put forth the effort, often will.”

Research Interests

Dr. Cheatham has published extensive research on ACL reconstructions and is leading development of a multiligamentous knee injury registry at VCU Medical Center.

Professional affiliations

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • Virginia Orthopaedic Society, Past President
  • Richmond Orthopaedic Club, President
  • Medical Society of Virginia

Professional Activity/Team Coverage

  • Medical Director, VCU Sports Medicine
  • Head Team Physician and Chief Medical Officer, VCU Athletics
  • Head Team Physician, Virginia State University Athletics

For a list of publications, please visit PubMed.

Honors and awards

  • Richmond Magazine “Top Doc” in Sports Medicine: 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013
  • Richmond Magazine “Top Doc” in Pediatric Sports Medicine: 2016
  • Our Health Magazine Best Bedside Manner in Sports Medicine: 2019
  • VCU Trauma Shining Knight: 2019, 2018

Clinical Interests

Complex Knee Ligament Reconstruction; Revision ACL Reconstruction; Anatomic ACL Reconstruction; Meniscus Repair; Meniscus Transplant; Cartilage Restoration (MACI; Osteochondral Allografts; Microfracture); Patella Stabilization and Realignment Procedures; Primary Knee Replacement Surgery; Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization; Arthroscopic Surgery; Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repairs; Superior Capsular Reconstruction; Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction; General Sports Medicine Injuries (Tendon Ruptures; Muscle Sprains; Fractures)

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Ratings & Reviews

290 Ratings
26 Comments

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Dr. Cheatham is an excellent provider. He listens, he explains, he shows, he listens some more. He really does care and I feel that at each visit. I feel like he cares about his patients.
August 2024
Dr. Cheatham is really wonderful and willing to discuss whatever concerns that I have.
July 2024
Dr. Cheatham was wonderful
July 2024
Best Dr around!!!!
March 2024
Great
March 2024
My confidence in this provider is based on a 15-20 minute conversation so I cannot really know at this point. I just know that he gave me a sense of peace with his recommendations and knowledge.
February 2024
I never felt like my appointment was being rushed. He took his time making sure every question was answered thoroughly.
December 2023
If you had an excellent column, I would have checked all for Doctor Cheatham!
December 2023
Dr Seth Cheatham Is superb. Compassionate and expert.
December 2023
Best provider I have ever had. Wish I started with him.
December 2023
Excellent!
September 2023
Dr. Cheatham is very kind and takes the time to listen to my concerns even if they are not life threatening. I never feel rushed and he answers my questions. He helps me achieve my mobility goals and I always enjoy him as my provider.
August 2023
All in all was provided clear for me to understand every thing.
August 2023
Dr. Cheatham offered me 2 options for next steps. He explained both carefully and answered my follow up questions. He provided the +/- of each but ultimately let me decide. It was fantastic.
June 2023
[...] Seth Cheatham is AWESOME [...]
June 2023
This was an exceptional visit. I felt heard and respected. I value the skill and knowledge of the providers in this practice.
June 2023
Up to this point I am very confident & pleased with the doctor.
May 2023
Very good
February 2023
Dr. Cheatham was polite, understanding, and highly informative and supportive. In my opinion, he is an exceptional physician and I would highly recommend him to any of my friends or family.
February 2023
Intervention improved my issue within hours. Very pleased with this visit.
January 2023
Dr. Cheatham made me feel like I was in good hands.
January 2023
I have already recommended Dr. Cheatham to others.
December 2022
I have received excellent care from Dr. CHEATHAM. Completely trust his decisions and care he has provided.
September 2022
Dr. Cheatham is the best ever doctor. He always listens is patient and kind.
July 2022
Knee injections was done so well!!
June 2022
I Have already recommended Dr. Cheatham to some of co-workers
February 2022