About
Irina Melnik, MD, specializes in Sports Medicine at Anatara Medicine. She completed her internship in General Surgery and her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Stanford University Hospital. She then pursued fellowship training in interventional spine and pain in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her clinical work covers interventional spinal procedures, pain management, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, electrodiagnosis and EMG, and treatment of sports and work-related injuries.
Dr. Melnik conducted collaborative research with Stanford's PM&R residents and Spine fellows and delivered educational lectures to those programs. She co-authored research articles and book chapters, including a contribution to Decision Making in Spinal Care and a chapter on Intradiscal Thermal Therapies in Evidence-Based Management of Low Back Pain. She has also appeared on regional radio programs in California and Hawaii discussing interventional and regenerative treatment of back pain.
Education & Training
Residency
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Stanford University Hospital; internship in General Surgery, Stanford University Hospital
Fellowship
Interventional spine and pain, Honolulu, HI
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Melnik right for?
Dr. Melnik is a strong fit for patients dealing with chronic spine conditions, musculoskeletal pain, or sports and work-related injuries. Patients who need electrodiagnosis or EMG evaluation benefit from her specialized training. Those exploring regenerative approaches to back pain or interventional spinal procedures find her background directly relevant. She works well with active patients seeking both accurate diagnosis and structured rehabilitation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Melnik treats a broad range of musculoskeletal and spine conditions. Her focus includes chronic back pain, sports injuries, work-related injuries, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. She also performs electrodiagnosis and EMG for patients needing nerve and muscle evaluation.
Dr. Melnik trained at Stanford University Hospital, completing both a General Surgery internship and a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She then completed fellowship training in interventional spine and pain in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her training gives her a strong foundation in both physical medicine and interventional procedures.
Dr. Melnik holds her MD and completed specialized residency and fellowship training in PM&R and interventional spine. Patients can confirm her current certification status directly with the practice.
Dr. Melnik performs interventional spinal procedures, electrodiagnosis, and EMG studies. She also works with regenerative treatment approaches for back pain, which she has discussed publicly on regional radio programs in California and Hawaii.
Yes. Dr. Melnik has co-authored research articles and contributed to two clinical texts. She wrote a contribution to Decision Making in Spinal Care and a chapter on Intradiscal Thermal Therapies in Evidence-Based Management of Low Back Pain. She also conducted collaborative research with Stanford's PM&R residents and Spine fellows.
Dr. Melnik sees patients with spine conditions, chronic pain, sports injuries, and work-related injuries. She also evaluates patients who need electrodiagnostic testing. Her training suits patients who want both precise diagnosis and hands-on interventional care.
Yes. Dr. Melnik incorporates regenerative treatment approaches into her management of back pain and spine conditions. Anatara Medicine's broader framework supports regenerative therapies, and Dr. Melnik applies these within her specialty focus.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026