Megan Flynn, M.D.
Megan Flynn, M.D.
Specialty
Dr. Flynn is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. She began her post-secondary education at the University of Notre Dame where she received her bachelor's degree. Dr. Flynn then proceeded on to receive her medical degree at Georgetown University in Washington DC, where she acquired awards for leadership and teaching in addition to being elected class vice president. After receiving her medical degree, Dr. Flynn began her surgical training at Columbia University in New York and completed her orthopedic residency at the Cleveland Clinic. Rounding out her training, Dr. Flynn completed her sports medicine fellowship at the prestigious American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham Alabama.
Dr. Flynn is highly experienced in working with athletes, from professionals to weekend warriors, where she specializes in primarily soft tissue injuries and treatments of the knee, shoulder, and elbow.
Dr. Flynn's elite surgical and non-surgical training, bedside manner, and passion for improving the well-being of her patients as well as her passion to train the next generation of physicians set her apart in the field of sports medicine.
Office Locations
- B.S.,University of Notre Dame; Notre Dame, IN
- M.D.,Georgetown University School of Medicine; Washington, DC
- Internship,General Surgery, Columbia University; New York, NY
- Residency,Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation; Cleveland, OH
- Fellowship in Sports Medicine, American Sports Medicine Institute; Birmingham, AL
- Fellowship in Comprehensive Hip Surgery, American Hip Institute Research Foundation; Chicago, IL
Conditions Treated
- Knee Ligament, Meniscus & Cartilage Injuries
- Rotator Cuff Tears & Shoulder Instability
- Elbow Tendon & Ligament Injuries
- Sports-Related Knee, Shoulder & Elbow Injuries
- Overuse Injuries & Athletic Performance Conditions
Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery
- Arthroscopic Surgery of the Knee, Shoulder & Elbow
- Open Surgery of the Knee, Shoulder & Elbow
- Sports Injury Prevention, Treatment & Rehabilitation
Regenerative & Performance Medicine
- Regenerative Medicine (PRP, Biologic Injections)
- Performance Optimization & Recovery Medicine
- Women’s Musculoskeletal Health
- Director of Sports Performance & Women’s Health, American Hip Institute; Des Plaines, IL
- Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon, American Hip Institute; Des Plaines, IL
- Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon, DuPage Medical Group // DULY Health and Care; Chicago, IL
- Founder and Director of Advising, Pearls and Pitfalls; Chicago, IL
- Coach, Train Moment Fitness Studio; Chicago, IL
- Medical Student and Resident Master Advisor, MedSchoolCoach
- Founder, General Manager, and Lead Instructor, Rise Nation; Chicago, IL
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
Dr. Megan Flynn is involved in research through the American Hip Institute Research Foundation (AHIRF), a global leader in hip preservation and orthopedic research. Her work focuses on advanced hip preservation and reconstruction, including arthroscopic management of complex acetabular and extra-articular pathology, revision hip arthroscopy, biologic and perioperative optimization strategies, and minimally invasive techniques aimed at improving long-term functional outcomes and durable patient recovery.
Highlighted Publications:
- Long-term Outcomes of Advanced Arthroscopic Techniques for Patients With Acetabular Retroversion Without Anteverting Periacetabular Osteotomy
- The Subspine Sweep Technique for Hip Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine Extra-Articular Impingement
- Endoscopic Iliopsoas Fractional Lengthening After Total Hip Arthroplasty: Surgical Technique
- Perioperative Testosterone Supplementation Improves Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgeries: A Systematic Review of Heterogeneous Studies
- Endoscopic Gluteus Medius Repair Replicates Open, Knotless Repair With Similar Cyclic Loading Properties: A Cadaveric Study
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Patient Spotlight on Julia Mantice
I had shoulder surgery with Dr. Flynn at the American Hip Institute, and honestly, the whole experience couldn’t have gone better. From the moment I walked in, everyone, from the front desk to the surgical team, made me feel cared for and comfortable.
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Jon V. Returns to Pitching After Shoulder Arthroscopy
It's been 3 months since my surgery, and I am so happy with the results. I am back at the gym and, more importantly, living each day without any restrictions. Thanks American Hip Institute for your surgical expertise!
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Theresa S. shares her return to volleyball, softball, and a successful sprint triathlon!
I am very excited to share that I have not only been able to return to some of my favorite sports, including volleyball and softball, but I just competed in a sprint triathlon this past weekend! I am so grateful to the American Hip Institute team for guiding me through this recovery process and back to the activities I love.