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John J. Meehan, MD, FACS, BSEE

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John J. Meehan, MD, FACS, BSEE

Medical Specialty

  • Pediatric general surgery

Languages

  • English

About John J. Meehan

John Meehan, MD, FACS, BSEE, is a board-certified pediatric general and thoracic surgeon and Co-Director of Robotic Surgery at Seattle Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Meehan is a world-renowned in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and pioneered robotic general surgery for children. He has taught MIS and robotic surgery in dozens of countries and has been invited as guest speaker and visiting professor by numerous national and international societies all over the world.

Dr. Meehan received his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering at Washington University-St. Louis and worked for McDonnell-Douglas (now Boeing) on fighter jets before turning to medical school at the University of Iowa. He did his fellowship in trauma and critical care at Children’s Mercy – Kansas City followed by pediatric surgery at Children’s Hospital - Los Angeles. His is an executive leader in several international pediatric surgery organizations and minimally invasive societies. He is currently the Scientific Program Chair for the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons and Development for the International Pediatric Endoscopic Group.

Personal Interests

Dr. Meehan has been active in professional cycling for two decades. He founded the Jingle Cross Cyclocross Festival in Iowa City, Iowa and continues to direct the event every year donating all proceeds to children’s charities. Now the largest event of its kind in North America, the Jingle Cross was selected to host the globally televised UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup from 2016 through 2019 featuring the best bike riders from all over the world. He is married with two amazing children, two Australian Shepherds (Koda and Midna), plus a boisterous Indian Ring-necked parakeet named Mango.

Education and Training

  • Univ. of Iowa
    Medical education, 1993
  • Univ. of Missouri, Kansas City
    Fellowship, Pediatric Surgery Critical Care
  • Univ. of Alabama, Birmingham
    Residency, General Surgery
  • Univ. of Alabama, Birmingham
    Fellowship
  • Univ. of Alabama, Birmingham
    Internship, General Surgery
  • Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
    Fellowship, Pediatric Surgery

Board Certifications

  • Pediatric Surgery, 2004, American Board of Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care, 2000, American Board of Surgery
  • Surgery, 2000, American Board of Surgery