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Dr. James Melvin, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 45
Dr. James Melvin, MD
4.9 (153 Ratings)

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Dr. James Melvin, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 45
Chevy Chase, MD
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Melvin, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Chevy Chase, MD.

About

Dr. Melvin graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Dr. James Melvin, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Chevy Chase, MD and has 19 years experience. Dr. Melvin currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. Dr. Melvin has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Osteoarthritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Melvin received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 153 times. Dr. Melvin's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Melvin is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery.

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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Hip Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Steroid Injection
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Vertigo
Chondromalacia
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Tibial Fracture
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Wound Repair
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Infection
Fracture
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Heel Spur
Hip Osteophyte
Humerus Fracture
Infective Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Marfan Syndrome
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Osteophyte
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Bone Scan
Bursal Drainage
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Repair
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
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
McMurray's Test
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Patella Resurfacing
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal and Postural Screening
Spinal Nerve Block
Total Hip Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1000, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 657-1996
  2. 2 Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine P.A.
    5215 Loughboro Rd NW Ste 200, Washington, DC 20016
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (202) 787-5601
  3. 3 Maccartee Haas Grossman Connell & Shaffer M.D. P.A.
    5550 Friendship Blvd Ste 360, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 657-1996
  4. 4 Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine P.A.
    2021 K St NW Ste 516, Washington, DC 20006
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (202) 833-1147

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About Me

Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of North Carolina School of Medicine
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Carolinas Medical Center
    2011
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Melvin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Melvin's profile.

Dr. Melvin frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Osteoarthritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Melvin, MD is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Melvin, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Rd NW, Washington, DC