- Dr. Edwin Melendez, MD
Dr. Edwin Melendez, MD
Overview
Dr. Edwin Melendez, MD works in Corpus Christi, Texas is a specialist in Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery and graduated Tripler Army Med Center in 1980. Dr. Melendez is affiliated with CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice, CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Memorial, CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline, CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - South, CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg, Corpus Christi Medical Center - Northwest, The Corpus Christi Medical Center and practicing for 53 years
Specialties
- Hand Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
Conditions
• Adrenal Gland Diseases• Arm Fracture (incl. Elbow and Shoulder)
• Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA)
• Biceps Tendinitis
• Diagnostic Evaluation
• Dog Allergy
• Enlarged Turbinates
• Esophageal Diverticulum
• Food Additive Adverse Reaction - Chocolate
• Food Additive Adverse Reaction - Citric Acid Intolerance
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• Food Additive Allergy
• Food Allergy - Carp
• Glaucoma - Sleep Apnea
• Hemofiltration
• Herniated Disc Procedure
• Hyperglycemia
• Hypothermia
• Infertility Surgery
• Lumbar Epidural Nerve Block
• Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
• Multiple Sclerosis Therapy
• Neurological Injuries
• Open Wound
• Ovarian Insufficiency Due to FSH Resistance
• Pancreatic Insufficiency
• Pediatric Thoracic Disorders
• Pneumatic Dilations (PD)
• Primary Dystonias
• Retrobulbar Neuropathy
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Sinus Polyp
• Spinal Anesthesia
• Syndactyly
• The treatment of complicated hypertension
• Third-Degree Burns
• Ureteral Stones
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Procedures
• Arm Fracture (incl. Elbow and Shoulder)• Ataxia
• Bursitis
• Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease
• Carpal Tunnel Release
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Chronic Neck Pain
• Complications of Joint Prosthesis
• De Quervain's Disease
• De Quervain's Release
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• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
• Dupuytren's Contracture
• Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
• Elbow Replacement
• Elbow Sprain
• Elbow Tenotomy
• Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
• Foot Fracture
• Gout
• Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
• Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
• Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
• Hand Fracture
• Intervertebral Disc Herniation
• Joint Drainage
• Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
• Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
• Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
• Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
• Low Back Pain
• Myelopathy
• Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
• Neuroplasty
• Osteoarthritis
• Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
• Osteoarthritis of Hands
• Osteoarthritis of Knee
• Osteopenia
• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
• Peripheral Nerve Disorders
• Pseudoarthrosis
• Pyogenic Arthritis
• Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
• Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Rotator Cuff Tear
• Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
• Spinal Stenosis
• Spondylitis
• Steroid Injection
• Trigger Finger
• Trigger Finger Release
• Trigger Point Injection
• Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
• Wrist Fusion
• Wrist Replacement
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Years Since Graduation
- 53
State License
- Texas
Education & Training
Residency Hospitals
Honolulu, HI, USA
Year completed: 1980
Fellowship Hospitals
Baltimore, MD, USA
Year completed: 1983
Medical School
San Juan, PR, United States
Graduated: 1970
Awards
Dr. Melendez Reviews
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I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
Office Locations
Primary location
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
Orthopedic Associates Of Corpus, 601 Texan Trail Suite 300, Corpus Christi, Texas (TX), 78411
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Emblem Health
- EmblemHealth
- GEHA
- Golden Rule
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Humana
- Medicare
- Medicare MCR
- Meritain Health
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- Principal Life
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthCare
- Universal American
- Worker's Compensation WC
- Workers Compensation
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Affiliated Hospitals
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline is a non-profit hospital located in Corpus Christi, TX. This hospital reports jointly with CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Memorial. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all...
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - South
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - South is a non-profit hospital located in Corpus Christi, TX. This hospital reports jointly with CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Memorial. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rat...
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg is a non-profit hospital located in Kingsville, TX. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 3 of 3 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 2 of 3 procedures.
Corpus Christi Medical Center - Northwest
Corpus Christi Medical Center - Northwest is a hospital located in Corpus Christi, TX. This hospital reports jointly with The Corpus Christi Medical Center. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosi...
The Corpus Christi Medical Center
The Corpus Christi Medical Center is a hospital located in Corpus Christi, TX. This hospital reports jointly with Corpus Christi Medical Center - Northwest. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosi...
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