A CU Medicine provider.
Locations
720.848.0000Qualifications and experience
- Specialties
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Therapy, Bones, Joints and Muscles, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Foot and Ankle Injuries and Disorders, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Hip Injuries and Disorders, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Knee Injuries and Disorders, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Leg Injuries and Disorders, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
- Gender
- Female
- Languages spoken
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English
- Education
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Internship
Baylor College of Medicine Program (2003)
Medical School
Baylor College of Medicine (2002)
Residency
Baylor College of Medicine Program (2006)
Undergraduate
Louisiana State University (LA) (1993)
- Clinical interest for patients
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Dr. Melton specializes in the rehabilitation of Orthopedic Trauma with an emphasis on non-surgical management of patients with limb salvage and amputation encompassing pre-prosthetic or bracing management, prosthetic design and prescription, rehabilitation and pain management following patients long-term to provide comprehensive continuity of care.
- Research interest for patients
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My research involves novel approaches to treating phantom limb pain and neuromas, limb salvage with Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium (METRC) and innovations in prosthetic components. I was selected as the scientific chair for the NIH funded/ Mayo Clinic PI for the Limb Loss and Preservation Registry.
- Volunteer activities
I serve in many organizations that seek to further research and care for patients with limb salvage and amputation.
- Insurance
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