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Dr. Melvin Law, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery
4.6 (22)
Map Pin Small Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Melvin Law, MD

Dr. Melvin Law, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Nashville, TN. They specialize in Orthopedic Spine Surgery, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE and is affiliated with Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center and Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown.

Dr. Law works at Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, TN. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Law's Office Locations

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    Melvin D Law Jr
    2004 Hayes St Ste 215, Nashville, TN 37203 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 552-6255

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  • Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center
  • Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown

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    Oct 07, 2016
    The best doctor I've ever had!!! So sad that he has now retired. He did a 2 level ACDF on me in November 2015. I healed beautifully. He is very patient and compassionate. Miss him terribly!
    Nashville, TN — Oct 07, 2016
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    About Dr. Melvin Law, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1922099340
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Fellowship, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Of Tennessee
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Dr. Law has an average wait time of 16 – 30 minutes at their office(s).

    Dr. Law accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

    Dr. Law works at Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, TN. View the full address on Dr. Law’s profile.

    22 patients have reviewed Dr. Law. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Law.

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