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Dr. James Melvin, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.9 (147)
Map Pin Small Chevy Chase, MD
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. James Melvin, MD

Dr. James Melvin, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Chevy Chase, MD. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 19 years of experience. They graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine and is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Melvin an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Melvin works at Practice in Chevy Chase, MD with other offices in Washington, DC. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoarthritis of Hip, Osteoarthritis and Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and have indicated that they accept telehealth appointments. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Melvin's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Maccartee Haas Grossman Connell & Shaffer M.d. P.A.
    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
    Benthal Medical
    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

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Sibley Memorial Hospital

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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chondromalacia
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hip Tendinitis
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Patellar Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Replacement
Steroid Injection
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 Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Cervical Vertigo
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
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture
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Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Infective Arthritis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Marfan Syndrome
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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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
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
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
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patella Resurfacing
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal and Postural Screening
Spinal Nerve Block
Total Hip Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    About Dr. James Melvin, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1124188776
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Carolinas Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Medical Education
    • University of North Carolina School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University NC at Chapel Hill
    Undergraduate School

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. James Melvin, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Melvin is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Melvin has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Melvin has seen patients for Osteoarthritis of Hip, Osteoarthritis and Joint Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Melvin on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    147 patients have reviewed Dr. Melvin. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Melvin.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Melvin, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Melvin appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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