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John Meara, MD, Plastic Surgery, Boston, MA

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Plastic Surgery Boston, MA

Pediatric Craniofacial Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgeon-in-Chief Boston Children's Hospital

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  • Office

    300 Longwood Ave
    Enders 114
    Boston, MA 02115
    Phone+1 617-355-2313
    Fax+1 617-738-1657

Education & Training

  • Melbourne Business School, University of Melbourne
    Melbourne Business School, University of MelbourneMBA, 2003 - 2004
  • Royal Children's Hospital
    Royal Children's HospitalCraniofacial Fellow, 1999 - 2000
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1997 - 1999
  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1993 - 1997
  • University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
    University of Pennsylvania School of Dental MedicineDMD, 1991 - 1993
  • University of Michigan Health System
    University of Michigan Health SystemInternship, Transitional Year, 1990 - 1991
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1990, MD
  • University of Notre Dame
    University of Notre DameBS, 1982 - 1986
  • University of Notre Dame
    University of Notre DameBS, With Highest Honors, 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2000 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1993 - 2026
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1990 - 2026
  • ME State Medical License
    ME State Medical License 2020 - 2021
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1993 - 2001
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1991 - 1993
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FRACS) Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, 2003
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2008-2014
  • Boston Magazine Castle Connolly, 2008-2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • National Surgical, Obstetric, and Anesthesia Planning in the Context of Global Surgery  
    John Meara, MD, JAMA
  • Focusing Quality Improvement Initiatives in Pediatric Plastic Surgery: A Descriptive Study Using the Pediatric National Surgical Quality Improvement Program  
    Flath-Sporn SJ, Yorlets RR, Rangel SJ, Stey AM, Redett RJ, Urata MM, Meara JG, Taghinia AH, J Craniofac Surg, 1/1/2016
  • Meaningful use: A program in transition  
    Resnick CM, Meara JG, Peltzman M, Gilley M, Bull Am Coll Surg, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • 3D Printing is Revolutionizing the Medical Field
    Meara J, Principles of Pediatric Anesthesia and Critical Care, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA, 1/1/2016
  • Cleft Lip and Palate Management: A Multidisciplinary Approach
    Meara J, Frontiers in Pediatric Surgery, Boston Children’s Hospital, Waltham, MA, 1/1/2016
  • The Lancet Commission on Global Surgery and the Harvard Medical School Program in Global Surgery and Social Change
    Meara J, Partnership Grand Rounds, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, 1/1/2016
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Lectures

  • Lancet Commission on Global Surgery: Assessment, Implementation and Transparency 
    Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada - 1/1/2016
  • Lancet Commission on Global Surgery 
    New York, NY - 1/1/2016
  • Nasofrontal Encephaloceles 
    Wits University Department of Plastic Surgery, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2015; Duke University, P - 1/1/2016
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Other

Authored Content

  • A Surgical Approach to Strengthening Our Health SystemsDecember 2021

Press Mentions

  • A Surgical Approach to Strengthening Our Health Systems
    A Surgical Approach to Strengthening Our Health SystemsDecember 30th, 2021
  • Register for RSNA 2017 ”” See Page 24
    Register for RSNA 2017 ”” See Page 24July 21st, 2017
  • Texas Baby Given Hope After Arrival at Boston Children's Hospital
    Texas Baby Given Hope After Arrival at Boston Children's HospitalMarch 18th, 2016
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