John P. Donohue

John P. Donohue, M.D. (1932–2008) 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.

Training
Donohue graduated from Iona Preparatory School, New Rochelle, New York. He studied at Holy Cross College in Worcester, Massachusetts, graduating in 1954. He received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College, completed initial surgical training at the New York Hospital and received his urological training at Massachusetts General Hospital. After completing his training, he moved to Indianapolis, Indiana.

Career
In 1971, he became Professor of Urology and Chairman of the Department at Indiana University School of Medicine. He authored numerous articles on testicular cancer.

Later years
Dr. Donohue retired to Melbourne Beach, Florida. He died in 2009. Donohue was buried at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Palm Bay, Florida.