James Stuart Melvin III MD
Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma
Physician
District Orthopaedics PC5454 Wisconsin Avenue 1000Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Fax+1 240-858-4291
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.
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 - 2027
DC State Medical License 2017 - 2026
NC State Medical License 2010 - 2026
VA State Medical License 2015 - 2026
PA State Medical License 2005 - 2010
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Allscripts TouchWorks EHR, Allscripts, 2012, 2014-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Millennium Powerchart, Healthe Exchange, IQHealth, Health Sentry, Cerner Health Record and P2 Sentinel, Cerner Corporation, 2012, 2014-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification OBERD, Universal Research Solutions, LLC, 2012, 2014-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 50 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 - 25 citationsLateral Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty.Evan J. Smith, Danny Lee, John Masonis, J Stuart Melvin
JBJS Reviews. 2020-03-01 - 15 citationsTranexamic Acid in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.Ashish Anand, J Stuart Melvin
The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2016-06-01
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- Member
External Links
- Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicinehttp://wosm.com
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