Personal Note
First, thank you for visiting my website. I hope that you find it helpful in learning more about my areas of expertise and treatment options that I can offer patients. The purpose of this site is not to offer a full explanation of all disorders of the hip and knee. That would be quite an undertaking! Rather, what I hope you will find is more information about me personally and details about the services that I can provide to you as a patient.
Orthopaedic disorders can be a scary experience for patients. Joint pain results in a real decrease in quality of life. Not being able to walk, run, participate in athletics or play with your children can cause a significant amount of stress and concern. The decision to seek help and even consider the possibility of surgical intervention can be quite daunting. You are, quite literally, putting your health in the hands of a physician. You SHOULD want to know more about your surgeon. It is important to know about his/her areas of specialty and his/her educational background, residency training, fellowship training and services offered.
I would encourage you to ask questions on these topics. When I or a loved one has been a patient these are all questions that I have wanted to know. My goal here is to answer as many questions as possible so you, as a patient, can be more comfortable making informed decisions.
On a personal level, it is such a privilege to be here working in Richmond. I began my career here in 2009 with a practice then known as West End Orthopedic Clinics (WEOC). Through the years I have been part of the transformation of WEOC into the statewide organization of OrthoVirginia. The years really have gone quickly! This has been my first and only job. I have built my practice here in Richmond since I began my career in surgery. This has afforded me the awesome opportunity to play an integral role in the development of OrthoVirginia which is now the leading practice for elite specialty orthopedic care across the entire state. Reflecting back on my early years in practice brings back many fond memories while also allowing me to see how much things have truly changed. I began in 2009 with one medical assistant and performed 3-5 surgical cases each week. I now have a team of three medical assistants, two certified Physician Assistants, and many other supporting staff. My first year in practice I performed 31 joint replacement surgeries. Today that number is nearly 1000 joint replacement surgeries every year which is far and away the most of any surgeon in central Virginia. I feel quite blessed that so many people place their trust in me to help them overcome joint pain and return to a more active and fulfilling life. It is a privilege to serve the people that I grew up with and the area that I consider home. Both Kristen and I have lived many places in the world, but none better than here in Richmond.
Best Regards,
Michael Wind, M.D.
Biography
Growing Up in Virginia
Dr. Wind is a native of Tappahannock, Virginia. He attended Essex High School where he was an all-state athlete in multiple sports.
He received his undergraduate education at Duke University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. During his time at Duke, he was an intercollegiate athlete and, to this day, has continued to have a passion for sports and athletics.
He obtained his medical degree from the University of Virginia and went on to complete his orthopedic residency training at the University of Cincinnati.
Upon completion, Dr. Wind participated in fellowship training programs in two specialty areas of orthopedic surgery. These fellowship experiences offered firsthand training in both arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement surgery of the hip and knee.
Obtaining Uniquely Dual Subspecialty Training
Dr. Wind is one of the few orthopaedic surgeons in Virginia to have dual fellowship subspecialty training.
His first fellowship program was with the Southern Joint Replacement Institute in Nashville, TN focusing on total joint replacement. While in Nashville, Dr. Wind gained extensive specialty training in both primary and complex revision hip and knee replacement surgery.
Following this, Dr. Wind traveled to Perth, Australia, where he completed additional fellowship training in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery at the Perth Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Centre. In Australia, he gained extensive experience in the treatment of athletic conditions. He was excited to also gain an international perspective on sports medicine including some excellent techniques that are underutilized in the United States.
Finally, while in Perth, Dr. Wind met his future wife, Kristen. They return to Australia often to visit family and also to continue to interact with the Perth orthopedic community.
Present Day
Dr. Wind has been practicing in Richmond since 2009. He now performs nearly 1000 joint replacement surgeries every year making him the highest volume surgeon in central Virginia. His practice focuses on minimally invasive joint replacement surgery of the hip and knee. Utilizing minimally invasive techniques and years of experience, Dr Wind now performs the majority of his joint replacement surgery on an outpatient basis where patients are able to ambulate immediately after surgery and go home later the same day.
Dr Wind has demonstrated clear leadership within OrthoVirginia. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the OrthoVirginia Central Region. He also is a member of the OrthoVirginia State Board overseeing the entire statewide organization. He is the President of the OrthoVirginia Central Region.
In his time outside of medicine, Dr. Wind enjoys jogging, cycling, skiing and coaching youth sports. You may often find him going for a run (as long as the aging body will allow!) or participating in sports with his children. He is an active coach with Richmond Little League baseball and the Metro Youth Football League. He also attempts intermittently to volunteer at swim meets but really has little idea what to do.
He and Kristen reside in historic Church Hill and are the proud parents of four amazing boys.
