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Dr. John Shearen, MD

General Surgery* Age 70
Dr. John Shearen, MD
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Dr. John Shearen, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Saint Paul, MN.
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Dr. John Shearen, MD

General Surgery* Age 70
Saint Paul, MN
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Dr. John Shearen, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Saint Paul, MN.

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Dr. John Shearen, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Saint Paul, MN and has 45 years experience. They graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1979 and completed a residency at Fairview University Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with United Hospital, M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital and M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital. Dr. Shearen has experience treating conditions like Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shearen received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Shearen also speaks Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese. Dr. Shearen is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neurofibrosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Breast Augmentation
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Nipple Reconstruction
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Orchiectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Varicose Vein Procedure
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Group Value Network (Select Network)-MN
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  • Blue Cross Accord
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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  • United Healthcare
  • Worker's Compensation WC

Locations

  1. 1 Hudson Physicians S.c.
    1973 Sloan Pl Ste 225, Saint Paul, MN 55117
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (651) 224-1347
  2. 2 Office
    1997 Sloan Pl Ste 17, Maplewood, MN 55117
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 531-6800
  3. 3 Office
    1575 Beam Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55109
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (651) 232-7000
  4. 4 Hudson Physicians
    403 Stageline Rd, Hudson, WI 54016
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shearen
3.8
Based on 26 Reviews
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3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (7)

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Patient Reviews
Dec 29, 2023
I’m recovering from an L5-S1 anterior fusion and my incision has zero bleeding or leakage and it’s healing very well! Dr. Shearan is amazing! He explained everything in detail as well. I knew I was in great hands.
Missy — Dec 29, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Chinese
French
German
Italian
Korean
Polish
Russian
Spanish
Tagalog
Vietnamese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Fairview University Medical Center
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Shearen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shearen's profile.

Dr. Shearen is able to speak Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese. View profile to see all.

Dr. John Shearen, MD is affiliated with United Hospital, M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital and M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • United Hospital

    333 Smith Ave N, Saint Paul, MN

  • M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital

    1575 Beam Ave, Maplewood, MN

  • M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital

    1925 Woodwinds Dr, Woodbury, MN