About Dr. Melvin Law
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Dr. Melvin D. Law is a board certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee with over 30 years of experience and expertise in treating back and spine conditions.
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CORE PHILOSOPHY
Spine problems are very common and most spine problems do not require surgery. When surgery is necessary, accurate diagnosis and analysis of the problem is essential. I believe that the least invasive methods available to correct the problem is best for the patient. This can include minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery and traditional open surgery. Addressing other health problems such as osteoporosis is also essential to maximize the best possible surgical outcome.
EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND AWARDS
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Spine Fellowship Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Hospital
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Board Certified American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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“Guide to America’s Top Surgeons” Top 100 Spine Surgeons in America.
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Consumers Research Council of America "Americas Top Physicians"
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Orthopaedic In Training Examination, Highest National Score (100th percentile)
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Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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Fellow North American Spine Society
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Fellow American Orthopaedic Association
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Dr. Law has given numerous lectures and presentations in the US and abroad. He has published many research papers related to Spine Surgery and his research has been cited in over a thousand medical publications.
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Dr. Law has operated with some of the world’s most renowned surgeons in Germany, France, and Italy to learn new techniques in spine surgery often years before they become available in the US. This has allowed him to immediately offer new technologies as soon as they become available in the US.
DR. LAW'S SPECIALTIES
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Neck and Back Disorders
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Failed Back Surgeries
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Degenerative disc disease
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Herniated disc
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Lumbar spinal stenosis
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Spinal deformities such as scoliosis
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Spinal instability including spondylolisthesis
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Artificial disc replacement
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Vertebral compression fractures
PRIVILEGES
TriStar Southern Hill Medical Center
MEMBERSHIPS
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Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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Fellow North American Spine Society
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Fellow American Orthopaedic Association
Patient Experience
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Law. Score 4.6 based on a 91% 5 star rating from 22 reviews
Patient Experience Ratings from Health US News and Word Report
Overall Patient Experience - Excellent 5/5 of 57 reviews. Patients Top Choice Award
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Thoroughness of Examination (Very Positive)
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Ability to Answer Questions (Excellent)
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Provider's follow-up (Very Positive)
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Amount of Time with Patient (Excellent)
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Provider's Attitude (Excellent)
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Perceived Outcomes (Very Positive)
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A Nashville Spine Doctor and Nashville Spine Surgeon