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Russell Meldrum, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Lafayette, IN

Russell D Meldrum MD

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery


Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine

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  • 5177 McCarty LnLafayette, IN 47905

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Overview of  Dr. Meldrum

Russell Meldrum, MD, based in Lafayette, IN, is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee reconstructive surgery. His medical education includes a fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics at Massachusetts General Hospital. He currently practices at IU Health Arnett and the Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center, having previously worked at Eskenazi Health and served as an associate professor at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Meldrum has extensive experience in hip and knee surgeries, total joint replacement, and osseointegration. He has contributed to several publications, including studies on pain management in knee arthroplasty and the effects of smoking on hip replacement outcomes. He is also involved in clinical research, such as the Trident® X3 Polyethylene Insert Study.

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 1996 - 1997
  • St Mary's Hospital and Medical Center
    St Mary's Hospital and Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1992 - 1996
  • Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1991 - 1992
  • University of Utah School of Medicine
    University of Utah School of MedicineClass of 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2000 - 2027
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2015 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2012 - 2026
  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2022 - 2022
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1996 - 2003
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1997 - 2000
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

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