Atlantic Orthopedics, PA

Atlantic Orthopedics, PA

About Us: Meet Our Physicians

Murray K. Seidel, MDMurray K. Seidel, MD

Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Total Joint Replacement Specialist

Dr. Seidel graduated with honors from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania and received his MD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Following internship at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, Dr. Seidel moved to Boston to complete his surgical residency at Tufts University-New England Medical Center Hospitals. He returned to the University of Pennsylvania for a residency in orthopedic surgery.

Dr. Seidel served in the United States Navy as a Lt. Commander at the Naval Hospital of Charleston as well as instructor in the Department of Orthopedics at the Medical University of South Carolina. Prior to co-founding Atlantic Orthopedics, Dr. Seidel was associated with Southeastern Orthopaedic Clinic. He has interests in rotator cuff and shoulder disease, foot and ankle surgery, total joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery and carpal tunnel syndrome.

When he’s not working, Dr. Seidel enjoys sailboat racing, skeet shooting and riding his Harley Davidson. He is also very active in the Boy Scouts of America.

Medical Degree:

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

Internship:

Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

Residencies:

* Cardiothoracic and General Surgery, Tufts University-New England Medical Center Hospitals, Boston, MA
* Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Teaching Appointments:

Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Orthopedics, Instructor, Charleston, SC

Military Appointments:

* United States Navy, Chief of Orthopedics, Naval Hospital of Charleston, Charleston, SC
* United States Navy, Lt. Commander, Naval Hospital of Charleston, Charleston, SC

Professional Affiliations:

* American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
* American Medical Association
* North Carolina Medical Society
* North Carolina Orthopaedic Association
* New Hanover-Pender County Medical Society

Board Appointments (Past and Present):

* President-Elect of Medical Staff, New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Cape Fear
* Orthopedic Specialty Hospital
* Chairman, Advisory Panel, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of North Carolina
* Chairman, Orthopedic Surgery, New Hanover Memorial Hospital
* Chairman, New Hanover County Board of Health
* Vice President, Division Chairman, United Way

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