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Dr. Christopher Michael Melnic, MD

(663 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Tufts University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: knee revision, hip arthritis, total knee replacement, and more.

55 Fruit Street Suite 3b
Boston, MA 02114

(617) 726-8575

Dr. Christopher Michael Melnic, MD is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Newton, MA specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Christopher Michael Melnic, MD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.

Office Locations

Address:

2014 Washington Street Green Building, Suite 361
Newton, MA 02462

Address:

52 Second Avenue 1st Floor, Suite 1150
Waltham, MA 02451

Address:

55 Fruit Street Suite 3b
Boston, MA 02114

Some issues Dr. Christopher Michael Melnic, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

doctor visit	13
joint surgery	7
lower extremity surgery	7
musculoskeletal imaging	30
reconstructive surgery	8
X-rays	19

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	35

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	66
joint surgery	35
lower extremity surgery	35
reconstructive surgery	36

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	18
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

aspiration	22
doctor visit	441
implant removal	12
injections	22
joint surgery	102
lower extremity surgery	102
reconstructive surgery	90
revision surgery	13

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	41
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

aspiration	17
doctor visit	697
injections	17
joint surgery	149
lower extremity surgery	149
reconstructive surgery	150
revision surgery	10

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	495
Black	19
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	43
Less than 65	92

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

doctor visit	658
joint surgery	171
lower extremity surgery	171
reconstructive surgery	172

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	496
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	312
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	44
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

aspiration	74
doctor visit	1700
injections	74
joint surgery	422
lower extremity surgery	422
reconstructive surgery	423
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	60

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Michael Melnic, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher Michael Melnic, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Newton, MA were joint surgery, lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

aspiration	37
doctor visit	597
implant removal	12
injections	37
joint surgery	150
lower extremity surgery	150
musculoskeletal imaging	30
reconstructive surgery	148
revision surgery	11
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	60
X-rays	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Michael Melnic, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	138
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	47
85 and over	14
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	79

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Michael Melnic, MD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Michael Melnic, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	35
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	5
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher Michael Melnic, MD graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher Michael Melnic, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Massachusetts General Hospital

MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Christopher Michael Melnic, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, Tufts Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth and WellSense NH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Christopher Michael Melnic, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

MultiPlan

Tufts Health Plan

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Railroad Medicare

Coventry

Cigna

Blue California

Beech Street

WellPoint

Medicare ACO

WellSense

Senior Whole Health

Fallon Health

Commonwealth Care Alliance

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Mass General Brigham Health Plan

MassHealth

WellSense NH

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christopher Michael Melnic, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.84 out of 5 stars based on 663 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher Michael Melnic, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Newton, MA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher Michael Melnic, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$137,521 Journey II $47,956	REDAPT $22,101	Legion Revision $20,086	OR3O $10,025	POLARSTEM $7,504	Other $29,849
Stryker Corporation	$3,963 Mako $3,033	MAKOplasty $296	GMRS $272	TRIATHLON $234	KNEES $48	Other $81
Total Joint Orthopedics, Inc.	$2,293 $2,293
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$1,720 Orthopedics $1,035	Spine $350	Trauma $297	SYNTHECEL $38
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,690 Persona $585	KNEES $141	ROSA $140	DeNovo NT $126	Connected Health Product Portfolio $125	Other $573
Other	$1,847 AQUAMANTYS $638	Truliant $313	Journey II XR $284	Legion Hinge $134	Journey II CR $132	Other $347

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$68,900
Consulting Fee	$42,100
Travel and Lodging	$19,755
Food and Beverage	$16,895
Education	$1,385

Biography

Dr. Christopher Melnic is a specialist in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Melnic include hip arthritis, knee arthritis, and total hip replacement. He seems to honor Blue California, Coventry, and Viant, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Melnic attended Tufts University School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is professionally affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital.