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Dr. Mark Mellinger, MD

Dr. Mark Mellinger, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Mark Mellinger, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Flagstaff, AZ and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Yavapai Regional Medical Center and Flagstaff Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 109 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (109 reviews)

Practice

1485 N Turquoise Dr Ste 200 Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Mellinger is affiliated with Flagstaff Medical Center Flagstaff, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Mellinger specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Mellinger's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mellinger

4.7
109 ratings, 83 with a written review
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Good dr
Dr. and the staff were great. Everyone is super nice. The wait time is excellent., I don’t think I’ve ever had to wait even five minutes before I got to go to the back
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 19, 2025
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Dr. Mellinger is very personable. He addressed my concerns and shared my treatment options, leaving me to make a decission of how I wanted to proceed with or without treatment.
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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Dr visit
It was good, everyone one was friendly
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 08, 2025
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Hand
Told me he didn’t know what it was. Sound like i got the wrong. Dr
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Stanley palm – Apr 02, 2025
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Telehealth
It was good
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Apr 01, 2025
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dr Mellinger is knowledgeable and to the point. His experience has proven to diagnose my situation quickly and with excellent results.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 26, 2025
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Accurate, Accommodating, and Convenient
Dr Mellenger is a gem. He's a great source of care and medical information for us here in the he White Mountains.
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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C. Scott – Mar 25, 2025
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Absolutely AMAZING Surgeon!!!
Dr Mellinger is OUTSTANDING in every way imaginable! His kind, funny, friendly & overall wonderful personality eased my mind while I was terrified of being awake during surgery! I looked at so many pics of scars online before I had carpel tunnel surgery & felt sick to my stomach! I wish I could attach a pic because Dr. Mellinger's approach was NOTHING like what I had seen online! I have an approx 1' horizontal incision on my wrist that I'm confident will be barely noticeable to others when it's completely healed! His asst Kylee (Flagstaff office) is just as awesome with an equivalently amazing personality! It was my 1st surgery, so I had a LOT of ?'s before & after! Kylee always made herself available to me by phone & an unscheduled visit to answer any ?'s to put my mind at ease & never made me feel like an inconvenience! Dr. Mellinger & Kylee are a PHENOMENAL team that I HIGHLY recommend to everyone I know! They're worth the drive no matter where you live!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Crystal – Mar 22, 2025
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Short waiting time. Friendly staff. Dr. terrific, willing to review & discuss options. He is a pleasure to see.
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 22, 2025
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Waiting room was full; but, I was seen right away and Dr Mellinger was very thorough.
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 08, 2025
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Dr Mellinger is wonderful! Highly recommend him!
He is a great listener ,very compassionate, and very knowledgeable!
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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Chrissyj – Feb 22, 2025
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Hand surgery
Dr. Mellinger is the best when it comes to hand issues. Skilled and caring. Explains everything thoroughly and clearly. This was the 3rd surgery and the outcome was excellent. However, trying to contact the office and staff response was not good. Only one of 4 attempts to voice concerns and seek answers was successful. Hopefully, that will be corrected in the future. My respect and trust in Dr. Mellinger will keep me coming back to him.
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 18, 2025
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Great surgeon , BOX Office
Dr. Mellinger operated on both my hands.Carpal tunnel. After a year some pain occurred in my right hand.He gave me a shot and the pain disappeared.Dr. Mellinger is a great surgeon and has a wonderful bedside manner.I highly recommend him.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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MM – Dec 17, 2024
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Would highly recommend. Very knowledgeable.
He knew the exact issues by mere sight. The whole process was professional. My daughter felt quite at ease. She healed up nicely and we are very pleased.
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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Autumn Vaughn – Dec 10, 2024
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efficient
Experience was good. was in and out in under 2 hours.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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Dec 10, 2024
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Best hand surgeon
Dr Mellinger takes the time to assess the issues and come up with a plan. Even though the “plan” is not what I would want, it’s probably what I need. After thumb reconstruction in June, I find myself with 2 numb fingers on that hand (not the best for a musician)! I t out his judgement 100%! My thumb is so much better. I can play all my flutes again, pain free!
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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Ljsflute1 – Oct 23, 2024
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Great Physician!
Dr. Mellinger never is to hurried to explain your condition or answer questions about your concerns.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Aug 17, 2024
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Impressive doctor - knowledgeable, explained well
We arrived early and were able to get in ahead of time. The staff, nurse and doctor exceeded our expectations by a LOT. The doctor was able to quickly diagnose and schedule correction. Based upon our interaction, we are very confident in Dr. Mellinger and his staff and highly recommend them.
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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Maggie – Aug 16, 2024
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Dr Mellinger was very kind
Dr Mellinger did a wonderful job explaining our situation and offered more help than he had to. We highly recommend Dr Mellinger.
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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Jul 20, 2024
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The best place to go for hands
Dr. Millinger is the best. I always have total confidence in his decisions and he has helped me before.
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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Joe Farner – Jul 19, 2024
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About Me

care philosophy

``I believe patient education is key in returning my patients health. I try my best to make sure that they understand all aspects of their problem and their treatment options.``

biography

Mark Mellinger, MD is a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Hand, Wrist and Elbow Surgeon.

Dr. Mellinger has been with Northern Arizona Orthopaedics since 2003 and cares for patients through the Hand Specialty Center. Holding an added...
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  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Florida College Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003
  • University Of Arizona College Of Medicine – Phoenix

    Residency Hospital, 2002
  • University Of Arizona College Of Medicine – Phoenix

    Internship Hospital, 1998
  • University Of Arizona College Of Medicine – Phoenix

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Center for Orthopedic Research and Education LLC1485 N Turquoise Dr Ste 200 Flagstaff, AZ 86001
1
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2

Practice

Windsong Medical Associates PLC.3200 N Windsong Dr Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
3

Practice

Office1840 N Jasper Dr Ste 2 Flagstaff, AZ 86001
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Flagstaff Medical Center

    1200 N Beaver St
    Flagstaff, AZ 86001
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center

    2200 E Show Low Lake Rd
    Show Low, AZ 85901

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Verde Valley Medical Center

    269 S Candy Ln
    Cottonwood, AZ 86326
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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