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.
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He is a great doctor he explained everything gave me a good plan nothing but good things to say about Dr Dr Melton
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
Enjoy and appreciate Dr. Melton and the entire team at Hughston Clinic! I trust them fully with my care.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Extremely attentive and caring for you and your issues.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Very personable and knowledgeable.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Answered all questions and concerns
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Thorough, knowledgeable, professional
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Excelente service👏🏼
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Excellent Doctor. Explained every question and concerns about my hand problems. Nurses were great also. Radiologist was also excellent.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Very thorough, thoughtful.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
This was my first time seeing Dr. Melton. He was friendly and welcoming. He addressed my concerns quickly but still explained my issue and what he was doing to treat it.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
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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
He is a great doctor he explained everything gave me a good plan nothing but good things to say about Dr Dr Melton
Enjoy and appreciate Dr. Melton and the entire team at Hughston Clinic! I trust them fully with my care.
Extremely attentive and caring for you and your issues.
Very personable and knowledgeable.
Answered all questions and concerns
Thorough, knowledgeable, professional
Excelente service👏🏼
Excellent Doctor. Explained every question and concerns about my hand problems. Nurses were great also. Radiologist was also excellent.
Very thorough, thoughtful.
This was my first time seeing Dr. Melton. He was friendly and welcoming. He addressed my concerns quickly but still explained my issue and what he was doing to treat it.