
Thomas Jerome Melton, MD
Orthopedic Sports MedicineShoulder and Elbow Orthopedic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Children 5 and up
- Teens
- Adults
- Adults 65 and up
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Thomas Jerome Melton
Thomas Jerome (T.J.) Melton, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Blue Ridge Orthopedics with fellowship training in sports medicine and shoulder and elbow surgery. He is particularly interested in complex issues related to the knee, shoulder, and elbow, and enjoys taking care of athletes of all ages. Originally from Travelers Rest, South Carolina, he graduated summa cum laude from Furman University with a degree in biology. He then attended the Medical University of South Carolina on an Army scholarship.
Upon graduation from medical school, he began his military service and completed orthopedic surgery residency training at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Following residency, he served as a general orthopedic surgeon at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, and then at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
He completed his military career in 2023 and went on to pursue subspecialty training in sports medicine and then shoulder and elbow surgery. He completed his surgical sports medicine fellowship in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center and The Noyes Knee Institute. Working under the guidance of distinguished faculty that included Frank Noyes, MD, he learned advanced techniques in both arthroscopic and open surgical reconstruction involving the knee, shoulder and hip. He also assisted in the care of high school, collegiate and professional athletes that included Miami (OH) University and the Cincinnati Bengals. He then completed an additional fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery and upper limb trauma in Cambridge, England, at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, part of the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Dr. Melton is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and a member of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOMOS) as well as the British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS). He enjoys spending time outdoors and reading about American and British history. He and his wife have three children.
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Locations
- Prisma Health Blue Ridge Orthopedics – Seneca
- 10630 Clemson Boulevard, Suite 100, Seneca, SC 29678
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- phone: 864-482-6000
- fax: 864-482-7000
Expertise
Education
- Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
- Fellowship: Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati, Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
- Residency: Madigan Army Medical Center GME, Orthopedic Surgery
- Fellowship: Addenbrookes Hospital, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Insurance
- Absolute Total Care - Ambetter
- Absolute Total Care (Centene)
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare
- Allwell Medicare - Absolute Total Care
- BCBS
- BCBS Blue Essentials
- BCBS PPC
- BCBSSC Blue Reedy Exchange Product (Upstate)
- BCBSSC State Health Plan (PEBA)
- BlueChoice Health Plan
- BlueChoice Medicaid - Healthy Blue
- BlueChoiceMyChoice Advantage
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- Cigna Medicare
- Companion Benefit Alternatives
- CorVel Workers Compensation
- Evernorth Behavioral Health
- FirstHealth (Aetna)
- Healthy Connections
- Humana - Healthy Horizons
- Humana Choice Care
- Humana Medicare
- Liberty Advantage
- Logistics Health
- Magellan
- MedCost
- Medicare (Traditional Fee-for-Service)
- Molina
- Molina Medicaid
- NHC Advantage
- Optum Behavioral Health
- Promise Health Plan
- SC Medicaid Healthy Connections
- Select Health Medicare
- Select Heath (First Choice)
- Spectera
- TriCare
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - VACCN
- Wellcare (Centene)
Ratings & Reviews
4.6 out of 5
360 ratings, 55 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is derived from patient surveys based on the likelihood to recommend this provider’s office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2026
Nothing. Was a pleasant visit. Well pleased with the service provided.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Just keep up the good work.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2026
Nothing immediately comes to mind. I was treated very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2026
My visit was wonderful. I was in and out with no problems. I was treated with the up most respect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Did Definitely Very Well!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/8/2026
Every thing was great. At this time there is no need for improvement.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
I just wanted to comment that I thought the care was really, really exceptional from when I was admitted to the emergency room to the follow-up surgery with Dr. Melton to all the nurses involved in the surgery. They were just exceptional. I mean, really, really, really exceptional. Just it was something I didn't expect and just highly recommend the care that I received from the Blue Ridge Orthopedic Practice and also from the nurses at the hospital. They were just particularly amazing and it meant a lot to me. So thank you very much.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
I was happy with everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2026
Everyone was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2026
From the quick appointment to the short wait time to see the doctor, to a competent and courteous doctor and staff, i am not aware of anything that could have been better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
The team at Blue ridge orthopedic is very nice and helpful Dr Melton is a blessing thanks you don't need to change a thing great place ????
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
I was in and out in 25 minutes!!! Wow!!!?
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
A follow-up call regarding the next procedure or the next stage in what I need to do.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2026
Dr Melton was very nice and did not rush at all. I wish I had been prepared with more questions. I know I can message him through mychart and will likely do that. Everyone in this office was very nice!
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
He could have asked how it leg got injured and did further xrays...just wanted the 25$and insurance. Less than 5 min total, offered nothing for pain.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Hi, I'm still not able to get into my health care account, so I really don't like online stuff for that reason. So I'd like to ask questions and provide feedback and see if I'm getting another appointment because I'm supposed to have a follow-up with a different doctor and so I can't get into my account still. So I don't know what to do about that. Okay. Bye now. But I do have a phone number. I could try calling them on Monday or tomorrow rather. Thank you so kindly. Everyone was real nice and the treatment helped me, I have to say. All right. Thank you. Bye-bye.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
your Systems and personnel don't need fixing. Thanks for great care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
NA Dr. Melton was excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2025
Very good care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2025
Everything was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
No improvement needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Everything was good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
N/A-everything was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
all was good. I was very pleased with my first visit to your office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2025
The BLUE RIDGE ORTHOPEDIC facility MUST and NEEDS to prepare one daily space for emergency cases that not necessarily needs ER.... I hope it will be taken into consideration
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2025
Can't complain everything was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/19/2025
Staff was very kind and thoughtful. Couldn't ask for better.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/5/2025
The doctor stumbled over activity restriction for school. If he had more confidently explained what restrictions were necessary or specifically expressed that it was variable based on his symptoms we would have had more confidence.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Dr Melton was great!! No suggestions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Very happy with this physician! Thorough exam and good explanation. Gave options but was not pushy. Left feeling relaxed and reassured.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2025
No suggestions. was exceptional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2025
Everything and everyone was great!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/24/2025
That was the best keep it like it is
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
I was comfortable and happy with the experience. Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Otho g. All the staff was helpful and courteous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2025
No problems at all.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2025
Everyone was great. At check out, the lady asked if we would like a summary of the visit. I said yes. She made a copy for us. We have been trying to get short term benefits from my insurance company. It has been difficult. We tried every way we possibly could to get someone from Prisma Oconee Memorial to fill out forms so benefits could start, to no avail. My insurance company has informed me that I only had a few days to get the forms to them or they were going to close my case. Today I called the insurance company to check on my situation. (Long story) We tried to explain the road blocks we were getting from Prisma (no help or compassion for my situation), she asked if we had a recent summary and thanks to the lady at BRO, we had SOMETHING. We emailed the summary to insurance company and hopefully it will save us from being denied benefits.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
I cannot think of anything. Everyone smiled, offered to help and encouraged my mom in her progress and ability to walk! She got an energy and confidence boost after her post op appointment! Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
Nothing I can think of. Very organized and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
My first time was a pleasant experience. Dr. Melton was great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
My experience through the process was so positive. The only thing that would have been helpful to know at my preop was that I'd need to have someone icing my shoulder every hour and a half-I could have prepared my caregivers a little better and made arrangements to have some paid in home care so my caregivers had more of a break. But I have to say that I was so grateful and pleased with the care I received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
I forgot to ask for exercises for my shoulder pain. Maybe you could put those online for patients?
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
I felt rushed by the provider. I felt like asking questions about my health either wasn't welcomed or seemed burdensome. I did not appreciate this. However, I do recognize that the provider did come to our session with a detailed knowledge of my medical history which I do respect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2025
Everything with the visit was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2025
No complaints. My experience at the facility was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
The care I received was excellent
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2025
the follow-up diagnostic test timelines are way too long...I'm still waiting for scheduling of MRI and referral call from spine specialist.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Shorter wait to see Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/31/2025
Very satisfied with my experience with the Doctor and the facility.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/26/2025
My experience was positive enough that I am debating switching my primary care doctor to one that is in the Prisma network.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2025
All of my services were very good. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Your provider was running late with his appointments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2025
Keep up the good work....
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2025
Faster appt for those who have pain. There should be a grading system for appts. Those with pain should be seen first.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2025
This was a first appointment with the Physician. It was essentially perfect.