Dr. James Melvin, MD
Dr. James Melvin, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Washington, DC and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sibley Memorial Hospital and Virginia Hospital Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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2021 K St NW Ste 516 Washington, DC 20006Make an Appointment
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Dr. Melvin enjoys the hands-on approach of orthopedics and the tangible results he sees in his patients every day. Easing their pain, restoring their function and quality of life are the best parts of the job. He also greatly values the personal...read morebiography
Dr. Melvin is a board- certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in hip and knee replacement with specific training in anterior approach total hip replacement, custom partial and total knee replacement as well as revision...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
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Carolinas Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 2011Orthocarolina Hip And Knee Center
Fellowship Hospital, 2011University Of North Carolina School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2005University Nc At Chapel Hill
Undergraduate School, 2001
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hospital awardView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
77%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family12% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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