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Dr. J Melvin Deese Jr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 71
Dr. J Melvin Deese Jr, MD
3.3 (23 Ratings)
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Dr. J Melvin Deese Jr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 71
Saint Marys, GA
Accepting new patients
Dr. J Melvin Deese Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Saint Marys, GA.

About

Dr. Deese Jr graduated from Autonomous University of Juarez. Dr. J Melvin Deese Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Saint Marys, GA. Dr. Deese Jr currently practices at Summit Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery and are affiliated with Aiken Regional Medical Centers and Southeast Georgia Health System-Camden. At present, Dr. Deese Jr received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Dr. Deese Jr's office accepts new patients. Dr. Deese Jr is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery.

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Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Bursitis
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Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Replacement
Arm Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Bunion Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Fracture Care
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Locations

  1. 1 Summit Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery
    2060 Dan Proctor Dr Ste 1400, Saint Marys, GA 31558
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Patient Reviews
Aug 28, 2024
Dr Deese did a great job on my right knee. He completed a total knee replacement and I haven’t had any problems with it. My right knee is as good as new! My left knee is starting to bother me and Dr Deese will be the first doctor I go see when it’s time for the left knee.
Helen Fanning — Aug 28, 2024
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Autonomous University of Juarez
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. J Melvin Deese Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Deese Jr's profile.

Dr. J Melvin Deese Jr, MD is affiliated with Aiken Regional Medical Centers and Southeast Georgia Health System-Camden.

Yes, Dr. J Melvin Deese Jr, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Aiken Regional Medical Centers

    302 University Pkwy, Aiken, SC

  • Southeast Georgia Health System-Camden

    2000 Dan Proctor Dr, Saint Marys, GA