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Dr. Christen Mellano, MD

Dr. Christen Mellano, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
15+ years of experience

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.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

11160 Warner Ave Ste 311 Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Telehealth available

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Dr. Mellano's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mellano

4.6

17 ratings, 13 with a written review
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What went well
  • 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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Darlene J Upton – Oct 19, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Sep 05, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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B Heston – Jul 24, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Víctor B. – Jul 09, 2021
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Than Johnny Dao – Jun 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Great care – Jun 24, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Pamela LaRuffa – Jul 23, 2020
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What went well
  • 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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Tracy Ice – Aug 09, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Maria A. Castillo in Los Alamitos, CA – Feb 22, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
3 people found this helpful
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Kristine in Seal Beach , CA – Jan 13, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Denise Ortiz in Garden Grove, CA – Jul 22, 2018
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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altheria jones in Lancaster, CA – Oct 15, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
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Culver city, CA – Jul 23, 2016
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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 more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2008
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Kathryn Perkins Tift MD Inc.11160 Warner Ave Ste 311 Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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Practice

Los Angeles Shoulder Inc400 S Sepulveda Blvd Ste 200 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Practice

Beach Cities Orthopedics & Sports Medicine2990 Lomita Blvd # B Torrance, CA 90505
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Practice

Center for Primary Care Medical Group Inc.8700 Warner Ave Ste 140 Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd
    Torrance, CA 90505
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America’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

    America’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 awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance

    4101 Torrance Blvd
    Torrance, CA 90503
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient 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

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    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 doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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