Overview
Melinda S. Sharkey, MD, is an Attending Orthopedic Surgeon at Montefiore. She specializes in the operative and nonoperative treatment of general pediatric and adolescent musculoskeletal problems, including traumatic injuries, as well as congenital and developmental disorders. Her practice particularly focuses on the surgical treatment of bone deformities, foot deformities, limb length discrepancies, and metabolic bone diseases. Dr. Sharkey received her Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry in 1999 at Wellesley College. In 2004, she received her Doctor of Medicine at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Sharkey completed an internship in General Surgery and a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of California San Francisco from 2004 to 2009. She then completed a fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Dr. Sharkey is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Blount Disease, Clubfoot, Knock Knees, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy.
Dr. Sharkey is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Sharkey is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
Locations
1250 Waters Place, Bronx, NY 10461
3400 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melinda S. Sharkey
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melinda S. Sharkey?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melinda S. Sharkey by calling their office at 718-920-2060. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melinda S. Sharkey a top-rated expert for Blount Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melinda S. Sharkey is classified as an Distinguished expert for Blount Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Melinda S. Sharkey specialize in?
While Dr. Melinda S. Sharkey is a Pediatric Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Blount Disease, Osteotomy, and Clubfoot. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Melinda S. Sharkey participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melinda S. Sharkey has published 28 articles and abstracts on conditions like Blount Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Melinda S. Sharkey's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melinda S. Sharkey accept my insurance?
Dr. Melinda S. Sharkey accepts most major insurance plans, including Health First and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-920-2060 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Blount DiseaseDr. Sharkey isDistinguished. Learn about Blount Disease.
- Advanced
- ClubfootDr. Sharkey isAdvanced. Learn about Clubfoot.
- OsteotomyDr. Sharkey isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Experienced
- Knock KneesDr. Sharkey isExperienced. Learn about Knock Knees.
- TenotomyDr. Sharkey isExperienced. Learn about Tenotomy.