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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Always considerate and thoughtful. Listens and provides solutions.
(4 days ago)
Jan-2026
Good listener.
(4 days ago)
Jan-2026
All was excellent.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Great as always.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Great patient orientation and care. Also very courteous and attentive to the patient's needs
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
always the best
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
I’m impressed with the surgery in that there is hardly any scar. But it still hurts mostly along the panty line when I’m sitting down. I’d like to continue with PT at home. I don’t know how to get in the shower. I can’t lift my surgery leg very high. The PT person didn’t show me.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Great doctor. Concern about his patients and well being.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Thank you!! I’m grateful for the surgery and surgical outcome!!
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
It is always nice to see Dr. Melvin.
(1 month 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.
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
always the best
I’m impressed with the surgery in that there is hardly any scar. But it still hurts mostly along the panty line when I’m sitting down. I’d like to continue with PT at home. I don’t know how to get in the shower. I can’t lift my surgery leg very high. The PT person didn’t show me.
Great doctor. Concern about his patients and well being.
Thank you!! I’m grateful for the surgery and surgical outcome!!
It is always nice to see Dr. Melvin.