Dr. J. Stuart Melvin, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Orthopaedic surgeon specializing in anterior approach hip replacement as well as partial and total knee replacement. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. His scientific papers are widely featured in medical journals.
Dr. J. Stuart Melvin, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Orthopaedic surgeon specializing in anterior approach hip replacement as well as partial and total knee replacement. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. His scientific papers are widely featured in medical journals.
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He’s great! I’m very pleased with the results of my hip replacement.
(6 days ago)
Sep-2026
Terrific
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Personable and he explains everything well. Takes his time to be sure he’s answered all questions.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Excellent care and thorough explanation of what was going on with my knee.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Great doctor. Good communication skills
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Very professional but kind
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Melvin is just THE BEST! He listens to what ails you and addresses it, and definitely made my issue feel so much better! Thank you Dr Melvin!
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Melvin is an excellent doctor.He makes sure you understand everything to make you feel comfortable.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Wonderful doctor!
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Professional. Informative. Listens well and gives clear and precise advice. Inspires confidence.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
District Orthopaedics
5454 Wisconsin Ave #1000 Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Dr. J. Stuart Melvin, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in anterior approach hip replacement as well as partial and total 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.
His numerous scientific papers have been featured in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, Journal of Arthroplasty, and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research.
He’s great! I’m very pleased with the results of my hip replacement.
Terrific
Personable and he explains everything well. Takes his time to be sure he’s answered all questions.
Excellent care and thorough explanation of what was going on with my knee.
Great doctor. Good communication skills
Very professional but kind
Dr Melvin is just THE BEST! He listens to what ails you and addresses it, and definitely made my issue feel so much better! Thank you Dr Melvin!
Dr. Melvin is an excellent doctor.He makes sure you understand everything to make you feel comfortable.
Wonderful doctor!
Professional. Informative. Listens well and gives clear and precise advice. Inspires confidence.