Overview of Dr. Melvin
Dr. Melvin is a board- certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in hip and knee replacement with specific training in anterior approach total hip replacement, custom partial and total knee replacement as well as revision hip and knee replacement. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, as well as an active member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association.
Dr. Melvin earned both his Bachelor of Science and his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with highest distinction. As an undergraduate, he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. In medical school, he belonged to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. Dr. Melvin went on to complete an internship and residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and returned to North Carolina for fellowship training in both orthopedic trauma at Carolinas Medical Center as well as hip and knee replacement at the OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Center.
With a background that includes both joint replacement and orthopedic trauma, Dr. Melvin brings a unique perspective to his practice at Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. He was born and raised in North Carolina and knew from an early age that medicine would be his career. His strong interest in science and math led him to medical school where he rotated through all the specialties, but kept coming back to orthopedics.
Dr. Melvin enjoys the hands-on nature of orthopedic surgery and the tangible results he sees in his patients every day. Easing their pain, restoring their function and quality of life are the best parts of the job. He also greatly values the personal relationships he forms with his patients, getting to know them as individuals and guiding them on the road to recovery.
Office
5215 Loughboro Rd NW
Ste 200
Washington, DC 20016Fax+1 301-951-6160- Is this information wrong?
Education & Training
- OrthoCarolinaFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2011 - 2011
- Carolinas Medical CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma, 2010 - 2011
- University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2005 - 2010
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineClass of 2005
Certifications & Licensure
- MD State Medical License 2017 - 2025
- VA State Medical License 2015 - 2024
- DC State Medical License 2017 - 2024
- NC State Medical License 2010 - 2024
- PA State Medical License 2005 - 2010
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- OrthoCarolina Catalyst Award OrthoCarolina, 2014
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society UNC Chapel Hill, 2005
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 76 citationsOpen tibial shaft fractures: I. Evaluation and initial wound management.J. Stuart Melvin, Derek Dombroski, Jesse T. Torbert, Stephen J. Kovach, John L. Esterhai
The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2010-01-01 - 83 citationsEarly Failures in Total Hip Arthroplasty — A Changing ParadigmJ. Stuart Melvin, Tharun Karthikeyan, Robert Paul Cope, Thomas K. Fehring
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2014-06-01 - 33 citations"Outpatient"-Same-calendar-day Discharge Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.Ryan D Scully, Jason E Kappa, J. Stuart Melvin
The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2020-10-15
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- Member
Hospital Affiliations
- George Washington University HospitalWashington, District of Columbia
- Sibley Memorial HospitalWashington, District of Columbia
External Links
- Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicinehttp://wosm.com
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