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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Dr Melvin is knowledgeable and answers all of my questions. And my surgery went to well
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(3 days ago)
Oct-2026
Listened carefully to my issues and was very professional and systematic in trying to identify the problem and suggest remedies, including referrals to other specialist.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago)
Oct-2026
Excellent
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago)
Oct-2026
Professional, extremely high-quality experience in every respect.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2026
He’s great! I’m very pleased with the results of my hip replacement.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Terrific
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Personable and he explains everything well. Takes his time to be sure he’s answered all questions.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Excellent care and thorough explanation of what was going on with my knee.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Great doctor. Good communication skills
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Very professional but kind
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(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.
Dr Melvin is knowledgeable and answers all of my questions. And my surgery went to well
Listened carefully to my issues and was very professional and systematic in trying to identify the problem and suggest remedies, including referrals to other specialist.
Excellent
Professional, extremely high-quality experience in every respect.
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