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.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of District Orthopaedics through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Personable and thoroughly skilled in all respects
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Nice office, great service from Dr melvin
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Excellen care!
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Melvin is terrific!!!! Comprehensive, caring and detailed.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
He was able to diagnose quickly from the X-ray my bursitis which I feared from the pain meant his replacement. He said my left hip was in good shape and I was relieved. I was concerned that he didn’t read my medical history to ascertain previous illnesses and allergies.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Always considerate and thoughtful. Listens and provides solutions.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Good listener.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
All was excellent.
(2 months ago)
Dec-2025
Great as always.
(2 months ago)
Dec-2025
Great patient orientation and care. Also very courteous and attentive to the patient's needs
(2 months ago)
Dec-2025
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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.
Personable and thoroughly skilled in all respects
Nice office, great service from Dr melvin
Excellen care!
Dr Melvin is terrific!!!! Comprehensive, caring and detailed.
He was able to diagnose quickly from the X-ray my bursitis which I feared from the pain meant his replacement. He said my left hip was in good shape and I was relieved. I was concerned that he didn’t read my medical history to ascertain previous illnesses and allergies.
Always considerate and thoughtful. Listens and provides solutions.
Good listener.
All was excellent.
Great as always.
Great patient orientation and care. Also very courteous and attentive to the patient's needs