Dr. Tricia Melvin, M.D., MBS, is an orthopedic surgeon with dual fellowship training in orthopedic trauma, as well as hip and knee arthroplasty. Dr. Melvin specializes in complex fracture care, polytrauma, pelvic and acetabular fractures, and more. He completed an orthopedic trauma fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University Health in Richmond, followed by a hip and knee arthroplasty fellowship at Joint Implant Surgeons in New Albany, Ohio, where she trained under Dr. Adolph V. Lombardi.
Dr. Tricia Melvin, M.D., MBS, is an orthopedic surgeon with dual fellowship training in orthopedic trauma, as well as hip and knee arthroplasty. Dr. Melvin specializes in complex fracture care, polytrauma, pelvic and acetabular fractures, and more. He completed an orthopedic trauma fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University Health in Richmond, followed by a hip and knee arthroplasty fellowship at Joint Implant Surgeons in New Albany, Ohio, where she trained under Dr. Adolph V. Lombardi.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of The CORE Institute through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
I feel very confident with her
(6 days ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Melvin always listens to my questions and will work with options that benefit me.
(6 days ago)
Aug-2026
Very professional, courteous and caring. Excellent surgeon
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Melvin is the most awesome doctor I've ever had in my life. And I've had a lot. She is very sweet, intelligent, caring, and I trust her with my knee completely.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Information about my injury was provided in an understandable fashion. I was given options regarding my care. The doctor and facility was prompt and professional.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Visit was good and straight to the point of problem and interventions were discussed and all care of my knee issues from pain taken care of.i was very happy with outcome.I plan to continue my care here at Core.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Very nice Doctor,she saved my knee
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Very comfortable and let me know everything I needed to know to make decisions liked her a lot
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Made me feel important. She took her time answering questions and explaining my procedure.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
She was very pleasant and informative concerning my left knee.Who cared about my well being. Who gave me options on the best plan to go foreward.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
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Scottsdale Clinic
8952 E Desert Cove Ave Suite 113 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Dr. Tricia Melvin, M.D., MBS, is an orthopedic surgeon with dual fellowship training in orthopedic trauma, as well as hip and knee arthroplasty. Dr. Melvin specializes in complex fracture care, polytrauma, pelvic and acetabular fractures, nonunion fractures, primary and revision hip and knee replacements, and periprosthetic fractures.
Prior to joining The CORE Institute, Dr. Melvin completed an orthopedic trauma fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University Health in Richmond, followed by a hip and knee arthroplasty fellowship at Joint Implant Surgeons in New Albany, Ohio, where she trained under Dr. Adolph V. Lombardi. Her trauma fellowship provided extensive experience in managing polytraumatized patients, complex fracture repairs, and orthopedic infections, while her arthroplasty fellowship focused on high-volume primary and revision hip and knee surgeries and the economics of outpatient joint replacements.
Dr. Melvin completed her orthopedic surgery residency at Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh where she provided on-field medical coverage for western Pennsylvania high school athletics and was actively involved in medical student education. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from Drexel University College of Medicine, a Master of Biomedical Sciences with honors from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, and her undergraduate degree with honors from Brown University, where she lettered in varsity softball for four years.
Dr. Melvin is an active member of several professional societies, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society, the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and the Gladden Society.
I feel very confident with her
Dr. Melvin always listens to my questions and will work with options that benefit me.
Very professional, courteous and caring. Excellent surgeon
Dr Melvin is the most awesome doctor I've ever had in my life. And I've had a lot. She is very sweet, intelligent, caring, and I trust her with my knee completely.
Information about my injury was provided in an understandable fashion. I was given options regarding my care. The doctor and facility was prompt and professional.
Visit was good and straight to the point of problem and interventions were discussed and all care of my knee issues from pain taken care of.i was very happy with outcome.I plan to continue my care here at Core.
Very nice Doctor,she saved my knee
Very comfortable and let me know everything I needed to know to make decisions liked her a lot
Made me feel important. She took her time answering questions and explaining my procedure.
She was very pleasant and informative concerning my left knee.Who cared about my well being. Who gave me options on the best plan to go foreward.