Melinda S. Sharkey

Melinda S. Sharkey, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Pediatrics at Montefiore Medical Center. She serves as Vice Chair for Faculty Development and Engagement, Co-Director of Pediatric Orthopedics, and Associate Program Director for the Orthopedic Surgery Residency program.

• Specialties: Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Limb and Foot Deformity Surgery
• Clinical Focus: Operative and nonoperative treatment of pediatric/adolescent musculoskeletal problems including traumatic injuries, congenital disorders, and developmental conditions
• Research Focus: Orthopedic surgery and academic medicine practices

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry, Wellesley College (1999)
• Doctor of Medicine, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (2004)
• General Surgery Internship and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, University of California San Francisco (2004-2009)
• Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Professional Affiliations:
Board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and American Orthopedic Association.