Dr. Danielle Melton

Dr. Danielle Melton is a nationally and internationally recognized leader in amputation medicine and rehabilitation. With a background in engineering and a dedication to advancing prosthetic care, she is committed to improving the lives of individuals with limb loss through research, education, and clinical innovation.

Qualifications Summary:

    • Leader in Amputation Medicine & Rehabilitation
      • Director of the Amputation Medicine and Rehabilitation Program at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
      • Specializes in rehabilitation for orthopedic trauma, limb salvage, prosthetic design, and pain management
      • Board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
    • Education & Medical Expertise
      • Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University
      • Medical degree and residency at Baylor College of Medicine
      • Associate Professor in both the Departments of PM&R and Orthopedic Surgery
    • Innovator in Research & Prosthetic Advancements
      • Principal Investigator (PI) for a DoD-funded grant comparing prosthetic socket users with bone-anchored prostheses
      • Researcher in novel treatments for phantom limb pain and neuromas
      • Contributor to the Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium (METRC) for limb salvage studies
    • Global Leadership in Osseointegration & Amputee Care
      • Co-Program Chair for the Global Collaborative Conference on Osseointegration (GCCO)
      • Scientific Chair for the NIH and DoD-funded Mayo Clinic PI for the Limb Loss and Preservation Registry (LLPR)
      • Board Member of the Amputee Coalition
    • Internationally Recognized Medical Expert & Speaker
      • Frequent guest lecturer at national and international conferences
      • Topics include amputee care systems, military and civilian care integration, osseointegration, targeted muscle reinnervation, and upper limb prosthetic evaluation
    • Honored for Excellence in Medicine
      • Selected for Best Doctors in America, America’s Top Physicians, and International Physician Leaders of the World
      • Recognized as Texas Super Doctors Rising Star, Houston’s Top Doctors, and Texas Super Doctors

 

Dr. Melton’s dedication to research, patient care, and education continues to shape the future of amputation medicine and prosthetic innovation.