Meet Dr. Melanie Battle Kinchen

Dr. Melanie B Kinchen is an orthopaedic spine surgeon who prioritizes patient education and empowerment. Mentored by world-renowned Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon Dr John P. Kostuik, Dr. Kinchen provides the highest quality of patient care with excellent outcomes. She has a personal and concierge-style approach that is often missing in today’s healthcare system. Dr. Kinchen received her Bachelor’s Degree from Yale University and her medical degree from Harvard Medical School. She completed her orthopaedic surgery residency and fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Over her 20-plus year illustrious career, Dr. Kinchen has developed several spinal programs in Texas and California. She is widely recognized as an expert in adolescent and adult deformity and minimally invasive procedures. She looks forward to serving the spinal needs of the patients in the Atlanta community and surrounding areas.

Academics:

BA Yale University
MD Harvard Medical School

Training:

Fellowship: John Kostuik Spinal and Adult Deformity and Reconstruction, John Hopkins Hospital
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital
Researcher: Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratory, Harvard Medical School

Certification:

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Memberships
North American Spine Society
American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeryAtlanta Medical Association

Expertise:

Spinal Deformity

Adult Reconstruction
Motion Preservation
Minimally Invasive Fusion Technology
Spinal Endoscopy

Positions Held:

CEO/Owner of 360 Back & Spine Center
Medical Director, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, Whittier CA
Medical Director, Medical City Alliance Hospital, Fort Worth Texas
Clinical Medical Device Consultant

Awards:

Spinal Deformity Education Fellowship
Spokesperson at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
IMA Presidential Award