About Christopher Melnic, MD

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Locations

Kaplan Joint Center at Newton-Wellesley Hospital
2014 Washington St.
Green Building
Suite 361
Newton, MA 02462
Phone: 617-243-5155

Hip & Knee Replacement Service
55 Fruit Street
Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care
Suite 3B
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-8532
Fax: 617-726-8770

Orthopaedics at Mass General Waltham
52 Second Ave.
1st Floor, Suite 1150
Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: 617-726-8575

Medical Education

  • MD, Tufts University School of Medicine
  • Residency, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
  • Fellowship, Rush University

American Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

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Research

In 2014, Dr. Melnic and colleagues received the James A. Rand, MD Young Investigators Award from the American Association for Hip and Knee Surgeons for the most outstanding paper in the area of hip and knee replacement research. His research interests include outpatient total joint replacement, outcomes following hip and knee replacement surgery, and treatment of acetabular bone loss and pelvic discontinuity.

Publications

  • Select Publications:

    • Melnic CM, Paprosky WG. Extended trochanteric osteotomy: Component retrieval and repair. Seminars in Arthroplasty. 2016 Dec; 27(4): 264-267.
    • Melnic CM, Paprosky WG. The management of complex periprosthetic fractures. Arthroplasty Today. 2016 Oct 18;2(4):139-140.
    • Melnic CM, Sheth NP. Operative Technique:  Acetabular Distraction for Severe Acetabular Bone Loss with Associated Chronic Pelvic Discontinuity. University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal. Vol 25: 68-70, 2015.
    • Courtney PM, Rozell JC, Melnic CM, Sheth NP, Nelson CL. Effect of Malnutrition and Morbid Obesity on Complication Rates Following Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty. J Surg Orthop Adv. 2016 summer;25(2):99-104.
    • Sheth NP, Melnic CM, Paprosky WG. Evaluation and Management of Chronic Total Hip Instability. Bone and Joint Journal. 98-B(1 Suppl A): 44-9, 2016.
    • Courtney PM, Rozell JC, Melnic CM, Lee GC. Who Should Not Undergo Short Stay Hip and Knee Arthroplasty? Risk Factors Associated With Major Medical Complications Following Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty. 2015 Sep;30(9 Suppl):1-4
    • Sheth NP, Melnic CM, Rozell JC, Paprosky WG. Management of severe femoral bone loss in revision total hip arthroplasty. Orthop Clin North Am. 2015 Jul;46(3):329-42, ix.
    • Courtney PM, Melnic CM, Zimmer Z, Anari J, Lee GC. Addition of Vancomycin to Cefazolin Prophylaxis Is Associated With Acute Kidney Injury After Primary Joint Arthroplasty. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2015 Jul;473(7):2197-203.

Reviews: Comments and Ratings

4.8out of 5(434 Ratings, 177 Comments)

April 2025

First visit. Went fine - very efficient and clear diagnosis. Happy so far.


April 2025

Were I to need hip or knee surgery in the future, I Would not hesitate to go to Dr. Melnic again. He Was excellent in all ways.


April 2025

Once I was seen. Everything went well


April 2025

The care provided was timely very professional and gave me a confident feeling that my needs were met.


April 2025

Dr Melnic is world class.


April 2025

Dr Melnic is probably the best caring kind and considerate orthopedic doctor my husband and I had the pleasure to have replace our knee and hip. He makes you feel very comfortable in explaining everything in a nice way about your ailments. We will definitely stay with Dr Melnic for orthopedic procedures and questions in the future.


April 2025

Professional, knowledgeable, confident.


March 2025

I was very happy with my experience with this care provider. I did my research prior to coming in about the procedure that I needed and the orthopedic surgeons that worked in the area. He was great at answering all of my questions and since I'm a scientist, I had some ... and I've worked in the orthopedic area. He answered all of my questions very ... Read More


March 2025

Gave me assurance that my upcoming procedure should give me relief from knee pain.


March 2025

Dr. Melnic is wonderful, I appreciate all he has done for me

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