About
Dr. Michelle Seelig brings twenty years of clinical experience to her role as founder of MDSeelig in Seattle. She earned her undergraduate degree at Wesleyan University, gaining acceptance to medical school during her sophomore year through Mount Sinai's Humanities and Medicine program. That program recruited students from five liberal arts colleges, including Amherst, Brandeis, Princeton, Wesleyan, and Williams. Her senior thesis examined the historical shift from midwife-assisted to physician-assisted birth at the turn of the 20th century. She graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed her residency in Family Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
After residency, Dr. Seelig pursued an NIH-funded research fellowship examining fragmentation in the American healthcare system. The fellowship explored how better collaboration between specialists and primary care physicians could improve the quality and cohesiveness of patient care. She also holds an MSHS degree. Before founding MDSeelig, she practiced at two Seattle direct primary care practices, Bliss MD and Seattle Premier Health. Outside the office, she spends time with her spouse Jude and their three teenage boys at home. She practices Pilates and circuit training, enjoys stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking, reads widely, and meets regularly with a documentary film club.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Wesleyan University (via Mount Sinai's Humanities and Medicine program)
Medical School
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Fellowship
NIH-funded research fellowship on fragmentation in the American healthcare system and specialist-primary care collaboration
Additional Training
MSHS degree; volunteered at Washington State Health Services Commission; studied Spanish
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Seelig right for?
Dr. Seelig works well with adults and families who want a consistent, unhurried relationship with their physician. Patients managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, asthma, or heart disease benefit from her integrated, evidence-based approach. She takes an active role in coordinating care across specialists and hospital systems. Patients who value direct communication with their doctor, including after-hours access, find her practice a natural fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Seelig treats a broad range of primary care conditions. Her chronic disease management work covers hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, arthritis, asthma, heart disease, and osteoporosis. She also handles urgent care, preventive care, and routine family medicine for patients of various ages.
Dr. Seelig trained in Family Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, one of the country's leading academic medical centers. She also holds an MSHS degree and completed an NIH-funded research fellowship focused on healthcare system quality and specialist-primary care collaboration.
Dr. Seelig graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Pennsylvania. She then pursued an NIH-funded research fellowship examining fragmentation in the American healthcare system.
Dr. Seelig has practiced medicine for twenty years. She spent much of her career at well-regarded direct primary care practices in Seattle, including Bliss MD and Seattle Premier Health, before founding MDSeelig in 2022.
Yes. Dr. Seelig makes herself available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. After-hours calls go directly to her cell phone. If a situation requires emergency attention, she directs patients to the nearest emergency department and speaks with the treating physician on their behalf.
Dr. Seelig takes a hands-on role in coordinating her patients' care. She communicates directly with specialists, collects and synthesizes records, and advocates for patients during emergency or hospital stays. She helps patients understand all treatment options, including second opinions when needed.
Dr. Seelig does not book multiple patients per hour. Each scheduled visit receives as much time as the patient's concerns require. Same-day appointments are available for acute needs, and patients can reach her by phone, text, email, or video visit.
Yes. Dr. Seelig has deep roots in Seattle's medical community. She practiced at Bliss MD and Seattle Premier Health before founding MDSeelig. She also has access to Epic, the electronic medical record system used by Swedish, Providence, UWMC, and Overlake, which allows her to review records from those systems directly.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026