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 friendly, professional and topnotch expertise
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Melvin is kind and caring. He assist with my healthcare in a very professional manner. I really appreciate him and his PA Hannah. Hannah is so sweet and caring.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Melvin is a great orthopedic surgeon.
He is kind and knowledgeable.
He and his staff provide the very best care!
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
An wonderful doctor. An exceptional orthopedist who treats the whole person, not just a body mechanic eager to cut or replace the joint/bony structure at issue. While trained as a specialist, he is really about whole-person health. Top marks.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Doctor Melvin was informative about the procedure, helpful with answering my questions and enthusiastic about the procedure having a very positive outcome
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Thoughtful
Professional efficient
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Personable and thoroughly skilled in all respects
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Nice office, great service from Dr melvin
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Excellen care!
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Melvin is terrific!!!! Comprehensive, caring and detailed.
(1 month ago)
Jan-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.
Dr Melvin is friendly, professional and topnotch expertise
Dr. Melvin is kind and caring. He assist with my healthcare in a very professional manner. I really appreciate him and his PA Hannah. Hannah is so sweet and caring.
Dr. Melvin is a great orthopedic surgeon. He is kind and knowledgeable. He and his staff provide the very best care!
An wonderful doctor. An exceptional orthopedist who treats the whole person, not just a body mechanic eager to cut or replace the joint/bony structure at issue. While trained as a specialist, he is really about whole-person health. Top marks.
Doctor Melvin was informative about the procedure, helpful with answering my questions and enthusiastic about the procedure having a very positive outcome
Thoughtful Professional efficient
Personable and thoroughly skilled in all respects
Nice office, great service from Dr melvin
Excellen care!
Dr Melvin is terrific!!!! Comprehensive, caring and detailed.