background
background
Dr. Charles Melone, MD

Dr. Charles Melone, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Charles Melone, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in New York, NY and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Melone has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1969. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 41 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (41 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Melone specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Dr. Melone's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Melone

3.1

41 ratings, 20 with a written review
5 Star
51%
51%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
44%
44%

Your trust is our top concern. Learn more.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 28, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Charles Melone, MD?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Feb 26, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Charles Melone, MD?
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
furious patient – Apr 16, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Charles Melone, MD?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
David S – Dec 30, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Charles Melone, MD?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Gene – Oct 11, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Charles Melone, MD?
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
GR – Feb 19, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Charles Melone, MD?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Unprofessional – Apr 21, 2022
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Charles Melone, MD?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Marc Horowitz – Dec 28, 2021
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Charles Melone, MD?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 10, 2021
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Charles Melone, MD?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 25, 2021
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Charles Melone, MD?
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Not a fan – Oct 17, 2020
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Charles Melone, MD?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 05, 2019
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Charles Melone, MD?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dee Dee Scaletti in Edison, NJ – Dec 21, 2018
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Charles Melone, MD?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ellen Regan in NY, NY – Jun 30, 2018
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Charles Melone, MD?
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
JFE in NYC – Mar 29, 2018
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Charles Melone, MD?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
New York, NY – Aug 29, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Charles Melone, MD?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lauren in New York, NY – Nov 08, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Charles Melone, MD?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Siben in New York, NY – Jul 26, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Charles Melone, MD?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ben S in New York, NY – Mar 30, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Charles Melone, MD?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dr. Lise Van in Bethesda, MD – Dec 28, 2015
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Charles Melone, MD?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Melone?

Is this your profile?

Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim your profile

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

About Me

biography

Dr. Charles Melone, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in New York, NY and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Melone has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine...read more
  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • New York University Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1975
  • Nassau University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1971
  • Nassau University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1970
  • Georgetown University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1969
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mount Sinai Morningside

    1111 Amsterdam Ave
    New York, NY 10025
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Mount Sinai West

    1000 10th Ave
    New York, NY 10019
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards
  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl
    New York, NY 10029
    Recipient of 27
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality