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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Wonderful doctor!
(2 days ago)
Aug-2026
Professional. Informative. Listens well and gives clear and precise advice. Inspires confidence.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Melvin is a good listener and compassionate
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Professional. Thoughtful. Easy to speak with.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Very prompt response to an urgent concern about a possible leg fracture. Dr Melvin looked at the x- ray and was very reassuring.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Melvin was warm, professional and very helpful to me thru my entire surgery process. Also, compliments to his office staff. They were amazing!
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
I was very happy with the way he handled my questions etc. I look forward to seeing him again in the next few months during my appointment.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Great surgeon. I had a hip replacement 4 months ago and it is perfect.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Great as always.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
efficient and professional
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
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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.
Wonderful doctor!
Professional. Informative. Listens well and gives clear and precise advice. Inspires confidence.
Dr Melvin is a good listener and compassionate
Professional. Thoughtful. Easy to speak with.
Very prompt response to an urgent concern about a possible leg fracture. Dr Melvin looked at the x- ray and was very reassuring.
Dr. Melvin was warm, professional and very helpful to me thru my entire surgery process. Also, compliments to his office staff. They were amazing!
I was very happy with the way he handled my questions etc. I look forward to seeing him again in the next few months during my appointment.
Great surgeon. I had a hip replacement 4 months ago and it is perfect.
Great as always.
efficient and professional