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Dr. John Meilahn, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 71
Dr. John Meilahn, MD
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Dr. John Meilahn, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. John Meilahn, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 71
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. John Meilahn, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Philadelphia, PA.

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Dr. John Meilahn, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Philadelphia, PA and has 40 years experience. They graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Chestnut Hill Hospital. At present, Dr. Meilahn received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Meilahn is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Obesity
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Intestinal Obstruction
Obesity
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Intestinal Obstruction
Obesity
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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Intestinal Obstruction
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Appendicitis
Bowel Strangulation
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Colectomy
Colostomy
Duodenal Switch
Duodenal Switch and SIPS
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Esophageal Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Banding, Laparoscopic
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Revision Surgery
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Stomach Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Navigate HMO
  • Dental

Locations

  1. 1 Wissahickon Orthopaedic Specialists P.c.
    8815 Germantown Ave Ste 22, Philadelphia, PA 19118
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 836-5120
  2. 2 Office
    8811 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 248-8252
  3. 3 Temple Health Chestnut Hill Hospital
    8835 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 248-8887
  4. 4 Office
    126 E Church St Ste 3200, Somerset, PA 15501
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 443-2100

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Based on 22 Reviews
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1 Star (5)

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May 25, 2023
I am almost 11 years post RNY.. best bed side manner and excellent dr all around.. I highly recommend him to everyone.
— May 25, 2023
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Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
Gastroenterological Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    1985
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital
    1991
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Meilahn, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Meilahn's profile.

Dr. John Meilahn, MD is affiliated with Chestnut Hill Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John Meilahn, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Chestnut Hill Hospital

    8835 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA