Heather Anne Melton, MD
Specializing in Orthopedic Surgery
Born and raised in California, Dr. Heather Melton is a second generation orthopedic surgeon who provides specialized care in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, total joint arthroplasty, trauma, pediatric orthopedic care, and non-operative back and neck pain. After completing her residency and fellowship, she started her practice with her father Dr. Eugene Gulish as only the second father/daughter practice in the U.S. She is the team physician of numerous middle and high schools in Henry, Carroll, Benton, Stewart and Weakly Counties in West Tennessee and Bethel University in McKenzie, Tennessee. Dr. Melton was the Tennessee Sports Medicine Person of the Year in 2011. She joined Baptist Medical Group in 2023.
Primary Location
Baptist Memorial Medical Group Inc
1323 E Wood ST
Paris, TN 38242-4421
731-641-8751
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Education
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts in biology; University of California-Davis; 1992
Medical School
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine; 1997
Internship
University of Connecticut; 1998
Residency
University of Connecticut; 2002
Fellowship
Foot and Ankle Surgery; University of Connecticut; 2003
Awards, Certifications & Memberships
Board Certifications
Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Organizations
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
Primary Location
Baptist Memorial Medical Group Inc
1323 E Wood ST
Paris, TN 38242-4421
731-641-8751
Directions