Dr. William N. Melton, M.D. earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his orthopaedic residency at Prisma Health. He went on to finish a Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at Beth Israel Lahey. Dr. Melton’s specialties include Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Surgery, Wide-Awake Surgery and Orthopaedic Trauma and Fracture Care.
Dr. William N. Melton, M.D. earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his orthopaedic residency at Prisma Health. He went on to finish a Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at Beth Israel Lahey. Dr. Melton’s specialties include Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Surgery, Wide-Awake Surgery and Orthopaedic Trauma and Fracture Care.
Dr. William N. Melton, M.D. graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Georgia in Athens, GA. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA, and completed his orthopaedic residency at Prisma Health (Formerly known as Palmetto USC Orthopaedics) in Columbia, SC. He went on to finish a Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at Beth Israel Lahey in Burlington, MA.
Dr. Melton is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Orthopaedic Association, as well as a candidate member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
Academically, Dr. Melton has published numerous peer-reviewed scientific research articles and textbook chapters, and he presents his research at national meetings. Currently, his ongoing research includes nerve identification in elbow trauma and accuracy of telemedicine orthopaedic examinations. Dr. Melton specializes in elbow, wrist, and hand injuries, trauma and fracture care, and wide awake surgical procedures under local anesthesia which mitigate the anesthesia risks and requirements.
Dr. Melton’s Specialties:
- Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Surgery
- Wide-Awake Surgery
- Orthopaedic Trauma and Fracture Care
I was very satisfied with him. Very attentive and I felt like I can trust his judgement
Dr Melton and his staff are GREAT! Always upbeat, informative, and takes time to discuss health issues. Feel very fortunate to be in his care.
Very nice and understanding and helped me feel more confident in getting the shot in my hand
Great Doctor
He's a very nice and smart doctor. He also takes his time with you and listens.
Outstanding visit . Dr Melton was a true professional in every respect. Staff was friendly and extremely helpful.
very nice and very good doctor
Exceptional orthopedic doctor! Dr Melton has given me reassurance with every appointment that I continue to improve and will return to the full use of my left hand. For that alone I'm very grateful!
He is very handsome and excellent
Very good in every way. Listened to problems, quickly diagnosed and explained reason for problem and solution in plain English.