John P. Donohue

Surgeon, Deceased Person

1932 – 2008

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Who was John P. Donohue?

John P. Donohue, M.D. was the Chairman of the Urology Department and Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Indiana University School of Medicine. He pioneered treatments for testicular cancer, including the nerve-sparing technique. His work with Dr. Lawrence Einhorn led to an increase in cure rate of testicular cancer from 5% to 90%. He studied under Wyland F. Leadbetter. He began his career as a United States Navy officer while serving as the Ship's Surgeon aboard the aircraft carrier USS Wasp.

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Born
Dec 25, 1932
Westchester County
Also known as
  • John Donohue
Profession
Education
  • Iona Preparatory School
  • Weill Cornell Medical College
  • College of the Holy Cross
Died
2008
Drummond Township

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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