Dr. Melvin M. Maclin, II is a native of Chicago. He received his undergraduate degree with highest honors from Howard University in Washington, D.C. where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He graduated top in his class in medical school from Howard University College of Medicine, and was likewise elected to Alpha Omega Alpha, the National Medical Honor Society. He then fully completed his training in General Surgery at Howard University Hospital with two years of research at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda Maryland.
He finished his many years of surgical training at Washington University School of Medicine’s Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery. During his tenure he was twice named “Teacher of the Year”. Since joining a private group practice in St. Louis, he has been recognized as one of St. Louis’ prestigious TOP DOCTORS in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery since 2008. As a dedicated breast reconstruction surgeon Dr. Maclin continues to publish and contribute to peer reviewed journals to extend his experience to others.
In addition to his surgical expertise, Dr. Maclin is the father of 2 sons, Author (Way of the Surgeon, 2022), a former international competitor as a second degree black-belt in Taekwondo and is currently working on his black belt in Aikido. As one of the few ARP certified Ringside Physicians in Missouri he is very active in the St. Louis community where he works to ensure the safety of the fighters before, during and after events. Dr. Maclin brings over 20 years of experience, skill and integrity to his patients to deliver both health and care in Healthcare.