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Dr. John Meilahn, MD

Bariatric Surgery
3.8 (20)
Map Pin Small Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Overview of Dr. John Meilahn, MD

Dr. John Meilahn, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Philadelphia, PA. They specialize in Bariatric Surgery, has 39 years of experience. They graduated from University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine and is affiliated with Chestnut Hill Hospital.

Dr. Meilahn works at Chestnut Hill Surgical Assocs in Philadelphia, PA. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Meilahn's Office Locations

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    Wissahickon Orthopaedic Specialists P.c.
    8815 Germantown Ave Ste 22, Philadelphia, PA 19118 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 836-5120

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  • Chestnut Hill Hospital

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    Sep 03, 2021
    It was excellent from beginning to end, the best stay in the hospital I ever had. I felt safe and protected. I didn’t want fit anything.
    Deborah Jardine — Sep 03, 2021
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    About Dr. John Meilahn, MD

    Specialties
    • Bariatric Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1013905058
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Johns Hopkins Hospital
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    Internship
    • The Johns Hopkins Hospital
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    Medical Education
    • University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine
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    Undergraduate School
    • Drexel University
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. John Meilahn, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Meilahn is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Meilahn has an average wait time of 31 – 45 minutes at their office(s).

    Dr. Meilahn has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Meilahn works at Chestnut Hill Surgical Assocs in Philadelphia, PA. View the full address on Dr. Meilahn’s profile.

    20 patients have reviewed Dr. Meilahn. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Meilahn.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Meilahn, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Meilahn appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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