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Melvyn Harrington Jr., MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Houston, TX

MelvynAugustusHarringtonJr.MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Houston, TX

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

Professor, Residency Program Director, Orthopedic Surgery, Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Director, Vice Chair for Diversity and Inclusion, Baylor College of Medicine

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  • Office

    6620 Main St
    Ste 1325
    Houston, TX 77030
    Phone+1 713-986-5660
    Fax+1 708-986-5661

Summary

  • Dr. Melvyn Harrington Jr., based in Houston, TX, is a specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery with a focus on Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery. He completed his medical education at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1993 and a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at University of California Davis Health from 1993 to 1998. Currently, he is a professor at Baylor College of Medicine, a position he has held since 2007. Dr. Harrington is experienced in arthritis, hip and knee reconstruction, surgery, and total joint replacement. His research includes several publications on arthroplasty and joint replacement, with topics ranging from frailty indices to shared decision-making tools.

Education & Training

  • University of California Davis Health
    University of California Davis HealthResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1993 - 1998
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1995 - Present
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2007 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1999 - 2014
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • 87 Percent of Orthopedic Surgeons Are White. This Baylor Doctor Is Working to Diversify His Field
    87 Percent of Orthopedic Surgeons Are White. This Baylor Doctor Is Working to Diversify His FieldJuly 26th, 2021

Professional Memberships