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.
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Dr. Melvin is remarkable! Very kind and great at explaining everything thoroughly. I was walking 24 hours after surgery and rehabilitating back to my normal quickly.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
An excellent doctor
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
She is very informative about your procedure and all questions answered
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Extremely 3
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
To the point. Got the job done. Thanks
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Melvin is one of my favorite doctors I've ever had in my life. The CORE Institute is a great place! I wish I had all of my medical professionals at the Institute
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
she is absolutely the best. I was so lucky to have her as a surgeon and as a doctor. she is exceptional.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
She’s a great doctor, compassionate lessons and answers your questions
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Easy to hear and understand.
Let's the patient lead their own way through her expertise.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
She’s awesome, thorough, answers every question all details. She really took care of me.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
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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.
Dr. Melvin is remarkable! Very kind and great at explaining everything thoroughly. I was walking 24 hours after surgery and rehabilitating back to my normal quickly.
An excellent doctor
She is very informative about your procedure and all questions answered
Extremely 3
To the point. Got the job done. Thanks
Dr Melvin is one of my favorite doctors I've ever had in my life. The CORE Institute is a great place! I wish I had all of my medical professionals at the Institute
she is absolutely the best. I was so lucky to have her as a surgeon and as a doctor. she is exceptional.
She’s a great doctor, compassionate lessons and answers your questions
Easy to hear and understand. Let's the patient lead their own way through her expertise.
She’s awesome, thorough, answers every question all details. She really took care of me.