Dr. John N. Mehalik, M.D. is board certified and fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Shoulder and Knee. Dr. Mehalik attended medical school and orthopedic surgery residency at the Medical College of Ohio (now the University of Toledo Medical School) and trained in arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgery at the world renowned Southern California Orthopedic Institute
Dr. John N. Mehalik, M.D. is board certified and fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Shoulder and Knee. Dr. Mehalik attended medical school and orthopedic surgery residency at the Medical College of Ohio (now the University of Toledo Medical School) and trained in arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgery at the world renowned Southern California Orthopedic Institute
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Very kind and compassionate. We felt confident that he gave us the right diagnosis.
Sep-2024
Spent appropriate amount of time with, explained in detail what is happening and provided approx time frame for healing. Staff was amazing
Sep-2024
Great staff and friendly.
Sep-2024
Conversation was clear and understandable with the use of useful illustrations physically and conversationally.
Sep-2024
Excellent Surgeon for Shoulder replacement & PRP. He takes the time to address your issues and concerns, also recommend the best procedures and alternatives.
Sep-2024
Doctor Mehalik provided me with a quick diagnosis on my upper arm pain- appeared very knowledgeable concerning my issue and, after examining my arm, has a game plan mapped out to address my arm pain (which he said is most likely a rotator cuff issue - the MRI will confirm). The initial visit went well!
Sep-2024
He is great. He has keep me out of the woods 20+ years
Sep-2024
Dr Mehalik is alway exceptional. His kindness and compassion are always present.
Sep-2024
Very smart doctor
Aug-2024
He is a great Dr. who takes time with me and explains in detail what my options are what’s best for me but not in a pushing manor. He is also polite and easy to talk to. Highly recommend!!
Aug-2024
Dr. Mehalik explained everything thoroughly regarding the tear in my arm, surgery, and recovery. I did not feel rushed nor pressured into surgery.
Aug-2024
Outstanding surgeon. Would highly recommend him for shoulder surgery.
Did a great job answering my questions.
Aug-2024
Awesome place, very clean, friendly, and Dr. Mehalik is so kind and caring.
Aug-2024
Very thorough and informative regarding my shoulder. Put it in words I could understand.
Aug-2024
Very Very Excellent Dr. professional and talented!!! Going for the left shoulder after a successful right shoulder.
Thank you so much!!!!
Aug-2024
He is a wonderful doctor! He sees that you get the best care.
Aug-2024
Dr Mehalik is an excellent Dr, he takes time to explain your saturation and educate you full understanding of your health. I’ve knowing Dr Mehalik almost twenty years and he is professionals and
Honestly to his patients.
I truly appreciate his caring for me.
Aug-2024
Thorough, informative, compassionate
Aug-2024
Excellent
Aug-2024
Explained his findings and treatment recommendations thoroughly, patiently answered all questions and he has my full confidence.
Aug-2024
Professional, informative
Would not hesitate to use him again
Aug-2024
Dr Mehalik was very knowledgeable and professional. I appreciated his detailed explanation of my condition and the steps to correct it. My experience with him on a personal level was excellent and I would recommend him.
Aug-2024
Dr Mehalik is the best. He is patient, kind and caring. He is never rushed and treats you as though you are his top priority!
Aug-2024
Dr Mehalik is very thorough, reassuring, confident and I feel very comfortable knowing that I am in good hands. Surgery might be a possibility and I trust his expertise and I know that Dr Mehalik will be able to help me alleviate the pain
Aug-2024
He’s friendly though professional. I know I’m in good hands as he performed a successful rotator cuff repair 5 years ago.
Aug-2024
Dr. Mehalik always helps me, but when he can't he tells me so. I trust him.
Aug-2024
Well done. Vision is now much better!
Aug-2024
Dr Mehalik was caring thorough and honest. I would recommend him to everyone
Aug-2024
Good surgern
Aug-2024
Dr. Mehalik is caring and very thorough.
Jul-2024
Dr Mehalik is the best would not trade.
Takes the time to explain everything in detail.
Jul-2024
he listened to me and asked me questions and answered all my questions then informed me that i had several different options and which one he thought would be best for me
Jul-2024
Great bedside manner. Great communicator.
Jun-2024
Takes time to explain results
Jun-2024
So appreciative of choices other than surgery Anfd his expertise and knowledge
Jun-2024
He is very pleasant & professional
Jun-2024
Very patient and understanding. Please send x rays to Dr Robert Bussing on Sanibel fax :239 343 4247
Jun-2024
Great Doctor. Good bedside manner
Jun-2024
👍
Jun-2024
Very straight forward from start to finish. Very personable. Highly
recommend.
May-2024
He makes you feel very comfortable and takes the time to discuss your concerns and questions.
May-2024
He’s the best👍
May-2024
Explained everything!
May-2024
Made my day. Thanks doc
May-2024
The review of my MRI went well and no shoulder replacement for the foreseeable future. Thank you Dr. .
May-2024
Terrific Doctor have been going to Dr Mehalik a long time. I recommend him all the time
May-2024
Atención perfecta. Estoy muy contenta. El personal muy educado.
May-2024
I believe his diagnosis is correct however the follow through with a prescription to the pharmacy was inadequate.
Apr-2024
Very professional and caring.
Apr-2024
He takes his time with his patients and very thorough.
Apr-2024
Dr. Mehalik is a straight shooter. He knows his business and always works to secure the best results for his patients.
Apr-2024
Check in easy.Dr friendly and DX my issue as locked shoulder.Explained the issue well and explained the process of it healing on its own.Friendly and to the point.In/out a little over an hour.Thanks.
Apr-2024
Dr Mehalik was very informative. I felt so much better after my visit on April 23,2024. I like the way he broke down the terminology so that I could understand. Thank you Dr Mehalik
Apr-2024
Dr. Mehalik is the epitome of what constitutes the best orthopedic surgeon. He is extremely knowledgeable, skillful, professional and committed to the patients under his care.
Apr-2024
Very caring - easy to talk with too
Apr-2024
Very professional
Apr-2024
Kind and knowlegeable.
Apr-2024
1 hour late and rushed.
Apr-2024
Listens! Gives information that is at our level.
Apr-2024
Listens and explains
Apr-2024
Outstanding surgeon and staff.
Apr-2024
Very professional, The man knew exactly what my problem was and options.
Apr-2024
He's busy, but good...
Apr-2024
He is always positive.
Apr-2024
Very thorough and explained my issue extensively.
Mar-2024
Dr. Mehalik was very thorough. He explained his diagnosis to me in a clear easy to understand way.
Mar-2024
Absolutely The Best
Mar-2024
Everything was great except the waiting time
Mar-2024
The man is really funny. He gets his point across with a sense of humor.
Mar-2024
Love My Doctor John Mehalik ♥
Today he was running behind about an hour, but felt more like two hours.
Gotta love those snowbirds 🤯
Mar-2024
Waited over 1.5 hours to be seen for 5 minutes and just referred for more testing. Very frustrating
Mar-2024
He's the best.
Mar-2024
Courteous and professional
Helpful in explaining the process of the
upcoming shoulder operation.
Mar-2024
Excellent surgeon, and talks to you in a way that you understand exactly what is going to be done and/or exactly what is going on with your shoulder before and after surgery. Amazing to work with. Easily refers on to other important, doctors, or occupational or physical therapist, etc. if needed. He will spend as much time as you need and he creates a plan with you so that you are completely comfortable. I am so happy and thankful with Dr. Mahalik and couldn’t have had anyone better do my shoulder surgery.
Mar-2024
Dr. M spent time with me and assured me that I am doing everything right and wqws very encouraging! This is my second surgery with Dr. M, He is very thorough and knowledgeable.
Mar-2024
Dr Mehalik listens with compassion & explains your condition & your options so well!
Mar-2024
Great Doctor! Always so friendly and engaging. He is very knowledgeable and does not jump to surgery but rather would prefer a less aggressive treatment. I trust him completely for my care. I have known him for over 20 years and would not want any other doctor caring for me.
Feb-2024
Dr explained everything, and made me feel comfortable as well as his assistants.
Feb-2024
Very nice and explains things to where the patient understands
Feb-2024
Love Dr. Mehalik! He always takes good care of me.
Feb-2024
Dr. Mehalik is a very nice man.
Feb-2024
Awesome Doctor !
Feb-2024
He takes time to explain the situation and your options and that really helps one make a decision. Oh and he actually listens; wish more doctors did.
Feb-2024
He explains everything to where you understand what is happening inside of your body.
Feb-2024
I have full faith in Dr. Mehalik.
Feb-2024
Direct and explains the condition. everyone was pleasant.
Jan-2024
Outstanding - explained my shoulder problem to me in straight forward fashion and recommended a fix I can live with.
Jan-2024
very thorough explanation of possible shoulder repair. Easy to understand.
Jan-2024
Very nice and caring person
Jan-2024
Very informative, comprehensive plan of care. I appreciated the insight
Jan-2024
Smart and caring. Great staff as well.
Jan-2024
Extremely thorough in his diagnosis, Superb in discussing with patient.
Jan-2024
Dr. Mehalik was very knowledgeable, explained things in a very clear way and was totally correct in his assessment. He's very matter of fact and listens to what you have to say.
Jan-2024
Outstanging
Jan-2024
Finally a Doctor that listened and was informative!
Jan-2024
Dr. Mehalik provides extremely professional, detailed, logical, and personable medical care and injury evaluations. His analysis of injuries is efficient and reasonable, as he reviews all options available for each individual situation. Many thanks to Dr. Mehalik and his team.
Jan-2024
Excellent doctor
Jan-2024
Dr Mehalik and his staff are absolutely amazing, they take the time to listen and come up with the best Dx and treatment for you
Jan-2024
Great doctor. Takes time to listen to your concerns.
Jan-2024
All questions answered . Well done
Jan-2024
Doctor was running late but made it up with smile and full description and solution of my issue. Knowledgeable, polite and patient with my repeated questions.
Jan-2024
Absolutely the best
Jan-2024
Great doctor!
Jan-2024
Well spoken, knowledgable, competent and, as a medical colleague, have chosen him for my surgery.
Jan-2024
Examination and consultation went smoothly. Doctor was very informative and was patient with my questions.
Jan-2024
Very personable explains surgery very simply and listens to concerns
Dec-2023
Took his time to answer my questions and provide helpful information and options.
Dec-2023
Very informative and thorough on his process to solve my health issues.
Dec-2023
Love Dr. Mehalik. So glad Dr. Dean Lin referred me to him. 65 % improved. Still working on my bulging disc at C5/6. I now have an excellent Orthopedic doctor which I did not have before. This is reassuring as I am 70 and just moved here permanently. He is patient and thorough. Thanks Dr. Mehalik!. LaJune Moore
Dec-2023
Wonderful, easy to understand and very informative.
Dec-2023
Extremely nice and very thorough!
Dec-2023
Lovef him! Very honest and kind!
Dec-2023
Straight to the truth. Understood that surgery was not possible right now. Promoted an alternate plan of care.
Dec-2023
takes time with to answer all your questions
Nov-2023
Professional, courteous, knowledgeable. Dr. Mehalik answered all my questions and put me at ease about my diagnosis
Nov-2023
Dr Mahalik is amazing! I had many concerns of a shoulder replacement before seeing him. Now, I wish I could do it tomorrow!
Nov-2023
Dr. Mehalik took the time to explain to me in very clear layman's terms exactly what was going on in my shoulder and the various treatment options to consider.
Nov-2023
What a really nice guy. He explained all my options for my situation and let me decide which one would be better for me. The doctor and whole staff were very professional and helpful.
Nov-2023
Great communication skills. Easy going, humorous, very knowledgeable and a skilled surgeon. You could not ask more of a doctor.
Nov-2023
Very caring and considerate people
Nov-2023
Would be a 5 if it weren't for the always long wait. Never get in until 45 minutes to an hour after scheduled appointment time.
Nov-2023
Wow, talk about bedside manner he has it all! I love his enthusiasm and honesty, and I’m very happy knowing he’s going to get to the bottom of my problem.
Nov-2023
Absolutely the best. Very through friendly and professional. Knows shoulders.
Oct-2023
Quick, thorough, and friendly
Oct-2023
Always puts his patients first and spends and unlimited amount of time providing easy to understand information about condition with care and compassion. Dr. Mehalik is truly a great Physician! I would highly recommend!
Oct-2023
Exceptional staff and Dr. Mehalik is a true professional and extremely helpful in providing options and care. Feel very comfortable in his care. Thank yoiu.
Oct-2023
Dr. Mehalik was great. He was straight forward and to the point and honest about what can be done for my condition.
Oct-2023
I have been a patient for quite some time. Dr Mihalik helps me with my shoulder problems. He does not push surgery and puts the decision in my hands. He is kind, and a good listener.
His skills keep me active playing the sport I love.
Oct-2023
My first appointment with Dr. Mehalik was great. He explains things clearly so one can understand which of course is plus lol. Dr. Mehalik staff is also great!
Nov-2023
Dr Mehalik and his staff are amazing
Oct-2023
Takes time to talk and explain things. Not in and out before you actually get a good look at him like some doctors!
Oct-2023
professional. cordial. extremely thorough. the best
Oct-2023
Took his time explaining my situation & what I need to do. Very pleasant.
His assistant was also very thorough & and friendly. All together my experience was very positive.
Oct-2023
Dr. Mehalik is professional and precise. He was spot on with my diagnosis and I feel so much better. His staff is courteous. I highly recommend.
Oct-2023
Very helpful. Took time to hear how I am doing. Treated problem
Oct-2023
Explain everything in a down-to-earth, real world fashion.
Oct-2023
Dr. Mehalik is an exceptional surgeon who also possesses a great bedside manner. I could not be happier with my rotator cuff post - op results which is allowing me to begin sports activities I love.
Oct-2023
Great
Oct-2023
Extremely thorough and communicative
Sep-2023
Best surgeon ever! Highly skilled and truly cares
Sep-2023
Professional, honest assessment,, explained medical procedure, in an easy to understand Laymans way.
Sep-2023
Very nice mannered. Listened to me when I asked questions. Told me the options I had for surgery. Explained why he chose the one he did. Shook my hand on the way out.
Sep-2023
Extremely personable and it shows that he cares about his patients.
Sep-2023
Patient. Thorough. Explained things very well. Dr. Neal lin referred me to Dr Mehalik. So glad he did.
Sep-2023
Dr.Mehalik was very knowledgeable, however, after being escorted into a patient room, I waited an hour and half before he came into my room to address my problem.
Sep-2023
He was very professional and polite
in discussing the issues and options
for my ACL.
Sep-2023
Took the time and answered all our questions. Did not push surgery or even injections!
Sep-2023
Details about procedure was good and he made sure that I understood
Sep-2023
Great explanations, good listener. Relay like him
Sep-2023
Caring doctor
Sep-2023
Dr. Mehalik is the best! I had shoulder surgery in July and it’s amazing what an awesome job he did!! I recommend him highly!!
Sep-2023
Great team
Sep-2023
I think he’s one of the best surgeons in town for knees and shoulders. He did my right knee years ago and I trust him and he’s very professional.
Sep-2023
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Fort Myers
12670 Creekside Lane Fort Myers, FL 33919
Dr. John N. Mehalik, M.D. is board certified and fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Shoulder and Knee. Dr. Mehalik has introduced several new advances in surgical treatment to our area, including meniscus allograft transplantation, arthroscopic shoulder instability reconstruction and all-arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. His success with rotator cuff problems is unparalleled, having performed more all-arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs than any surgeon in the region. Dr. Mehalik’s most recent impressive achievement has allowed him to routinely perform total shoulder replacement in the outpatient setting over the last 4 years.
Dr. Mehalik completed a Bachelor’s degree from both Miami University and Case Western Reserve University prior to attending the University of Cincinnati for his Master’s Degree in Biomechanical Engineering. He attended medical school and orthopedic surgery residency at the Medical College of Ohio (now the University of Toledo Medical School) and trained in arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgery at the world renowned Southern California Orthopedic Institute in Los Angeles.
He has completed ground breaking, influential research projects in the fields of human cartilage repair, knee ligament mechanics, arthroscopic shoulder reconstruction and all-arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. He also served as the team physician for all levels of professional, collegiate and high school sporting activities.
Dr. Mehalik’s passion is the advancement of arthroscopic and minimally invasive, reconstructive procedures for the shoulder and knee. Dr. Mehalik remains the most respected shoulder and knee surgeon in our region. He continues to teach arthroscopic surgery to residents, fellows and practicing orthopedic surgeons nationally and internationally. Patients, including many physicians, frequently travel locally, nationally and internationally to seek Dr. Mehalik’s expertise. His expertise and experience have distinguished him as an authority in the diagnosis and management of both common and complicated shoulder and knee problems.
Very kind and compassionate. We felt confident that he gave us the right diagnosis.
Spent appropriate amount of time with, explained in detail what is happening and provided approx time frame for healing. Staff was amazing
Great staff and friendly.
Conversation was clear and understandable with the use of useful illustrations physically and conversationally.
Excellent Surgeon for Shoulder replacement & PRP. He takes the time to address your issues and concerns, also recommend the best procedures and alternatives.
Doctor Mehalik provided me with a quick diagnosis on my upper arm pain- appeared very knowledgeable concerning my issue and, after examining my arm, has a game plan mapped out to address my arm pain (which he said is most likely a rotator cuff issue - the MRI will confirm). The initial visit went well!
He is great. He has keep me out of the woods 20+ years
Dr Mehalik is alway exceptional. His kindness and compassion are always present.
Very smart doctor
He is a great Dr. who takes time with me and explains in detail what my options are what’s best for me but not in a pushing manor. He is also polite and easy to talk to. Highly recommend!!