John Donald Mahan MD FAAP

Professor of Pediatrics, Ohio State University

555 S 18th StColumbus, OH 43205
Phone+1 614-722-4362
Fax+1 614-722-6482

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Summary

Dr. John Mahan is a pediatric nephrologist in Columbus, OH and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University and has been in practice 40 years. He is experienced in acute renal failure, chronic kidney disease, metabolic bone disease, kidney transplantation, and biopsies.

Education & Training

University of MinnesotaFellowship, Nephrology, 1981 - 1984
University of MinnesotaResidency, Pediatrics, 1977 - 1980
Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 1977
LaSalle CollegeBA, 1973

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Certifications & Licensure

OH State Medical License 1984 - 2028
MN State Medical License 1981 - 1983
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2020
The Ohio State University College of Medicine Lifetime Educator Award OSU, 2019
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Career Achievement Award Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 2018

Clinical Trials

Novel Therapies for Resistant FSGS (FONTII): Phase II Clinical Trial
COMPLETED
PHASE2
Three Times Weekly (TIW) Growth Hormone Therapy in Children on Hemodialysis
COMPLETED
PHASE3
Phase 3 Safety and Efficacy Study of CTAP101 Extended-release Capsules in Children With Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Start of enrollment: 2023 Jan 31
TERMINATED
PHASE3
Roles: Principal Investigator, Contact

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
CKDin children-a commentary on evidence, insights, and prioritizing prevention.
Benjamin Russell, Tahagod Mohamed, John D Mahan
Pediatric Nephrology. 2026-05-01
IPNA webinars: an effective teaching platform advancing patient care in pediatric nephrology worldwide.
Eugene Yu-Hin Chan, Sharon Teo, Michelle López, Abdullahi Mudi, Pankaj Hari
Pediatric Nephrology. 2025-11-01
2 citations
Validity Evidence for Level of Supervision Scales With Pediatric Subspecialty-Specific Entrustable Professional Activities.
Angela S Czaja, Alan Schwartz, Scott H James, Cary Sauer, Jay J Mehta
Academic Pediatrics. 2025-07-21

Journal Articles

Two new scales for integrative medical education and research: confidence in providing calm, compassionate care scale (CCCS) and self-efficacy in providing non-drug th...
Kemper K, Gascon G, Mahan JD, Eur J Integrative Med, 1/1/2015
The self-management and transition to adulthood program "UNC STARx": Instruments and lessons from the field
Ferris ME, Ferris MT, Viall C, Stewart HD, Fenton N, Haberman C, Iglesia EA, Hancock LE, Harward DH, Gilleskie D, O'Neill J, Imperial R, Ko Z, Benton MH, Doan M, Bickf..., Int J Child Adolesc Health, 1/1/2013
Prevalence of sleep disturbances in children with chronic kidney disease
Davis ID, Greenbaum LA, Gipson D, Wu LL, Sinha R, Matsuda-Abedini M, Emancipator JL, Lane JC, Hodgkins K, Nailescu C, Barletta GM, Arora S, Mahan JD, Rosen CL, Pediatr Nephrol, 1/1/2012

Books/Book Chapters

Clinician's Manual of Pediatric Nephrology
Chapter: Chronic Kidney Disease.
Page 487 - 504Mahan JDWorld Scientific, Singapore2011
Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics
Chapter: Nephrology and Urology.
Page 161 - 169Mahan JDSaunders, PhiladelphiaEdition 6th,2011
Textbook of Nephro-Endocrinology
Chapter: Growth Hormone.
Page 409 - 426Mahan JDEditors: Singh AK, Williams GH.Academic Press, San Diego, CA2009

Abstracts/Posters

Teaching Motivational Interviewing Skills to Trainees and Developing Faculty to Assess Them Using a Validated Tool.
Whicker SA, Wacker J, Engle D, Turner TL, Mahan JD, ACGME 2015 Annual Educational Conference, San Diego, CA, 1/27/2015
Resident Outcomes and Resident Future: One Dual Accredited Pediatric Residency Program's Experience.
Rakowsky AT, Donthis RR, Mahan JD, Backes C, Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1/27/2015
Meeting Pediatric Resident Learner Needs: The Pediatric Nutrition Series Motivational Interviewing Modules.
Bashaw H, Wacker J, Turner TL. Mahan JD, Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1/26/2015

Lectures

Moving Toward Online Faculty Development: The View Over the Horizon.
San Diego, CA - 1/27/2015
Gaining the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Perspective in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Midwest Pediatric Nephrology Consortium Study.
San Diego, CA - 1/27/2015
Challenges and Ethical Dilemmas in Transitioning Pediatric Nephrology Patients into Adult Care: A Case Based Workshop.
San Diego, CA - 1/26/2015

Other

"Adult Learners: Practices and Premises"
Stein D, Mahan JD, OSU COM FD4ME (Faculty Development for Medical Educators)
http://FD4ME.osu.edu
1/1/2013
"Dealing with the Difficult Learner"
Mahan JD, OSU COM FD4ME (Faculty Development for Medical Educators)
http://FD4ME.osu.edu
1/1/2012
Pediatric Chronic Renal Insufficiency.
Mahan JD, Medical Answers (with Dr. Brian Doyle) Show #903, PBS
Washington DC - 1/18/2003