Dr. Paul Melaragno, of the Ohio Joint Replacement Institute at the Ohio Orthopedic Center of Excellence, specializes in total joint replacement surgery. With strong training and experience, he is a specialist in the replacement of hip and knee joints.

He believes that communication with patients is one of the most important aspects of his work. “I think it’s important that physicians take time to listen to the patient, and to explain what will happen before, during and after surgery,” says Dr. Melaragno. “Personal attention for the patient is one of the ways that the Ohio Orthopedic Center of Excellence is a better experience.”

Dr. Melaragno has participated in a number of published research studies of orthopedic surgery. He was named Orthopaedic Teacher of the Year at Riverside Methodist Hospital in 2000-01 and 2001-02.

Certifications
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Professional Memberships and Organizations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Ohio State Medical Association
Columbus Medical Association
Columbus Orthopaedic Society

Current Professional Appointments
Active Status, Clinical Instructor, Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
Northwestern Medical Association

Education
The Ohio State University, Bachelor of Science, Columbus, Ohio
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery, Akron General Medical Center and Children’s Medical Center of Akron, Akron, Ohio
Fellowship in Adult Reconstructive/Total Joint Replacement Surgery, Missouri Bone and Joint Center, St. Louis, Missouri

Honors and Awards
Orthopaedic Teacher of the Year, 2000-01 and 2001-02, Riverside Methodist Hospital
Elected Board Member of the Northwestern Medical Association in 2004
Current and Elected President of the Northwestern Medical Association of 2007-2008
Gave the presentation on "Updates in Total Joint Replacements" at the 61st annual Northwestern Medical Association Meeting in Feb. 2008