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Dr. John Melhorn, MD

Dr. John Melhorn, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. John Melhorn, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Wichita, KS and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Wesley Medical Center and Ascension Via Christi St. Francis. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 144 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (144 reviews)

Practice

625 N Carriage Pkwy Ste 125 Wichita, KS 67208

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Dr. Melhorn's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Melhorn

4.4
144 ratings, 95 with a written review
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I would highly recommend Dr. Melhorn.
My visit was very easy, quick and very professional. Everything was explained to me in detail.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 24, 2025
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Explained info well, to the point
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 16, 2025
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He’s the best
I feel taken care of. Dr. Melhorn takes time to explain everything and answers all of your questions. I’ve seen him before and the level of care has been consistent. I love him and recommend him to everyone.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Amy – Mar 19, 2025
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Very nice and informative
Everyone I met was very nice. very informative
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 06, 2025
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Dr. Melhorn was very thorough when explaining my conditions and what action I should take next. His staff was great and very professional. I felt at ease and well taken care of.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Janet Ibarra – Mar 06, 2025
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Awesome!
Excellent communicator. I knew exactly what was going to happen and exactly what to expect! The use of pictures, which is highly beneficial for me understanding what the issue is and how to fix it. He’s very nice and extremely efficient you don’t spend hours waiting. He did a great job on my thumb joint replacement! Carpal tunnel surgery on both hands next and the the other thumb! Highly recommend!!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lynn N. – Feb 27, 2025
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In and Out Fast
Dr. Melhorn’s staff is very efficient in getting patients in and out in a timely manner but still gets questions and concerns addressed.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Feb 25, 2025
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Very informative to all my questions
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Scott Wells – Feb 18, 2025
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The surgery procedure was performed very efficien.
Entire staff.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 14, 2025
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THE BEST
Dr. Melhorn, his staff and the facility THE BEST!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 11, 2024
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Highly recommend
Staff is very friendly and professional.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 12, 2024
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Best Doc Hands Down
Dr Melhorn is always kind and thorough on visits. Staff works like clockwork and are very kind as well. He is the best hand doctor I’ve had for treating Dupetryns and I will always recommend him to people in need of his care.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Melinda Lambert – Nov 07, 2024
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Excellent Doctor
Dr. Melhorn was fantastic. He diagnosed my problem and was very compassionate and helpful. His staff was excellent.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Gail Hopkins – Sep 26, 2024
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Was a great visit
It was very informative and very professional. Kind and nice all the staff members and Doctor
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 24, 2024
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He is a wonderful and very capable doctor.
He answered my questions and explained what he was doing.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Juanita Bartley – Sep 18, 2024
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To the point and very direct with answering questions and solutions
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Marsha Pagenkopf – Sep 17, 2024
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Hand Surgery
Dr Melhorn is a phenomenal surgeon. This was my 8th procedure he has performed over the past 25-30 years. I am an organist and pianist. Without Dr Melhorn’s extraordinary skill, I would no longer be playing.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Steven Gustafson – Sep 03, 2024
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All personal in office were great.
Everyone was cheerfull and easy to talk to. Dr. Explained my problem in easy to understand terms. Exam was very thorough and precise. Give all people in office an A.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 02, 2024
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Fantastic doctor
Dr Melhorn reconstructed my hands after Rheumatoid Arthritis destroyed them and made them useable again. It practically gave me my life back. I have been a patient for 40 years. I highly recommend Dr Melhorn.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Wind – Jul 25, 2024
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It was very thorough and everyone was very efficient and friendly. I would definitely recommend your office.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Diana Koehn – Jul 22, 2024
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Dr. John Melhorn, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Wichita, KS and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Wesley...read more

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Kansas School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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  • Reliability of a visual analog version of the QuickDASH, 2006

  • President's Service Award, American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians, 2006, 2003

  • America's Top Surgeons, Consumer's Research Council of America, 2002

  • Who's Who in Executives & Businesses, Nationwide Register's, 1998

  • Outstanding Americans, Outstanding Americans Publications, 1998

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Locations

Practice

The Hand Center PA625 N Carriage Pkwy Ste 125 Wichita, KS 67208
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(316) 688-5656

Practice

Office1927 N Webb Rd Wichita, KS 67206
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(316) 630-9300
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