Dr. Christen Mellano, MD
Dr. Christen Mellano, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Mellano has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 2008. He is affiliated with medical facilities Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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11160 Warner Ave Ste 311 Fountain Valley, CA 92708Make an Appointment
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Dr. Christen Mellano, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Mellano has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from University of Southern California...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2008
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- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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