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Dr. John Meilahn, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 71
Dr. John Meilahn, MD
4.0 (22 Ratings)
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Dr. John Meilahn, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 71
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. John Meilahn, MD works in Philadelphia, PA as a Bariatric Surgery Specialist and has 40 years experience.

They are board certified in General Surgery and graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1984. At present, Dr. Meilahn has received an average rating of 4.0 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. They are affiliated with Chestnut Hill Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Meilahn practices at Practice in Philadelphia, PA and has additional offices in Somerset, PA.

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Wissahickon Orthopaedic Specialists P.c.
    8815 Germantown Ave Ste 22, Philadelphia, PA 19118
  2. 2 Office
    8811 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
  3. 3 Temple Health Chestnut Hill Hospital
    8835 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
  4. 4 Office
    126 E Church St Ste 3200, Somerset, PA 15501

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Based on 22 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
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
General Surgery
Gastroenterological Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
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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
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Internship

Internship
  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    1985
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital
    1991
Fellowship Hospital

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Dr. John Meilahn, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Meilahn accepts Aetna, Amerihealth and Anthem as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Meilahn accepts here.

Dr. Meilahn has a star rating of 4.0/5 and has been reviewed 22 times.

Dr. Meilahn is board certified in General Surgery.

Dr. Meilahn has been practicing as a Bariatric Surgery Specialist for 40 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Chestnut Hill Hospital

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