Dr. Megan Flynn, MD

Dr. Megan Flynn, MD

Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon
999 E Touhy Ave, # 450, Des Plaines, IL
4.92
“Very nice place, friendly people,Dr. was nice and listened to all my questions and answered them with explanations. ”
Carol G.February 7, 2026
Highly recommended
92% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
96% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.92

Average wait time

4.83

Bedside manner

5.00
“Very nice place, friendly people,Dr. was nice and listened to all my questions and answered them with explanations. ”
Carol G.February 7, 2026
“The staff and the doctor were amazing! I would book again. They made me feel comfortable and I didn’t have to wait long.”
Rebeca H.January 3, 2026

About Dr. Megan Flynn

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. She 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.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Rotator cuff injury
Joint injury due to trauma
Rotator cuff injury
Joint injury due to trauma

Office location

American Hip Institute
999 E Touhy Ave, # 450, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Medical School - Georgetown University School-Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
  • University of Notre Dame (Bachelor's)
  • Columbia University, Internship in General Surgery
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
  • American Sports Medicine Institute (Fellowship)

Professional memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1710320114

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.92
Wait time
4.83
Bedside manner
5.00
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Very nice place, friendly people,Dr. was nice and listened to all my questions and answered them with explanations.
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The staff and the doctor were amazing! I would book again. They made me feel comfortable and I didn’t have to wait long.
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It was amazing. They were on time and the doctor was verry respectful, empathetic and proactive
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Excellent Dr. Flynn always takes time to talk to me & is truly interested in my recovery.
Amazing staff and amazing doctor. Definitely recommend!
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Dr. Flynn was wonderful — very professional, detailed, and caring. She took the time to explain the next steps for my elbow revision, listened closely to my concerns, and made me feel confident moving forward.
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This office is super patient oriented. Dr. Flynn and staff listen and care about your healthcare. I actually enjoy seeing Dr. Flynn & the PT staff. I wish all the doctors offices made me feel like they do care, cared for & like I was at home with friends. Big thank you for taking care of me Doc. Flynn!
My visit was Dr. Megan Flynn was the best patient experience. She took the time understand the reasons for my visit and addressed all the medical questions in great detail. She's extremely competent and cares a lot about her patients. Highly recommend Dr. Flynn and the practice!!
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Where is Dr. Megan Flynn's office located?

Dr. Megan Flynn's office is located at 999 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Megan Flynn?

Dr. Megan Flynn frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Orthopedic Consultation, Sports Injury, Surgery Consultation, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Megan Flynn on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Megan Flynn speak?

Dr. Megan Flynn speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Megan Flynn in reviews?

26 patients have reviewed Dr. Megan Flynn. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.92/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.83/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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