John E. Nawn, MD

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John E. Nawn, MD

Academic physician and Associate Professor of Hospital Medicine at Temple University Hospital with extensive experience in internal medicine, utilization review, and physician leadership. Core faculty for Internal Medicine residency, Sepsis Committee Chair, and Physician Executive coordinating hospital throughput for 20+ service lines. University of Pennsylvania-trained internist with a strong record in medical education, clinical excellence, and insurance appeals.

General Specialties: Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Utilization Review, Medical Education, Physician Leadership

Specialty Focus: Hospital medicine, internal medicine, utilization review and physician advisory, insurance appeals and medical necessity determination, clinical documentation, sepsis management, medical education and residency training, clinical competency evaluation, perioperative medicine

Licensure: Pennsylvania Medical License (Active, MD461492)

Certifications: Internal Medicine, Gold Humanism Honor Society, Phi Beta Kappa

Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) — University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine; Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Summa Cum Laude — Villanova University

Years in Practice: 10+

Curriculum Vitae

CLINICAL & EXPERTISE SNAPSHOT

  • Pennsylvania Medical License (Active, MD461492)
  • Associate Professor, Section of Hospital Medicine, Temple University Hospital
  • Physician Executive coordinating throughput for 20+ hospital service lines
  • Core Faculty, Internal Medicine Residency
  • Chair, Sepsis Committee, Temple University Health System
  • Utilization Review / Physician Advisor — 85+ inpatient insurance appeals monthly
  • Outstanding Faculty Educator (2020, 2022), Outstanding Clinician Award (2018)

AREAS OF FOCUS

Hospital Medicine & Internal Medicine

Comprehensive inpatient care across medical, surgical, and subspecialty service lines. Hospital throughput coordination, complex discharge planning, and night service supervision at a major academic medical center.

Utilization Review & Physician Advisory

Appeals approximately 85 inpatient cases monthly with insurers. Coordinates 100+ insurance appeals weekly, supervises infusion center processes and appeals, and provides faculty and nursing education and feedback on medical necessity and documentation.

Medical Education & Academic Leadership

Core faculty directing residency educational and clinical offerings, longitudinal resident mentoring, boards curriculum development, and Clinical Competency Committee participation. Penn Pearls Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching.

Sepsis Management & Quality Improvement

Chair of Sepsis Committee reviewing compliance with billing, insurance, and evidence-based practice. Mortality review and cross-departmental improvement coordination across the health system.

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

  • Pennsylvania Medical License (Active, MD461492, 6/2017 – present)
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society (2014)
  • Phi Beta Kappa Honors Fraternity, Sigma of Pennsylvania (2011)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Temple University Hospital — Philadelphia, PA          July 2018 – Present

Associate Professor, Section of Hospital Medicine

Assistant Professor (7/2018 – 6/2023), promoted to Associate Professor (7/2023 – present).

Utilization Review / Physician Advisor (August 2019 – Present)

Appeal approximately 85 inpatient cases monthly with insurers. Coordinate 100+ insurance appeals weekly, supervise infusion center processes and appeals, and provide faculty/nursing education and feedback.

Physician Executive (April 2020 – June 2020, July 2021 – Present)

Coordinate throughput and triage challenging discharges for 20+ hospital service lines, coordinate year-round staffing scheduling, supervise night service lines. Previously supervised 12 service lines during initial COVID response.

Core Faculty, Internal Medicine Residency (June 2022 – June 2026)

Direct program educational/clinical offerings, mentor residents longitudinally through training, participate in ongoing program reviews, and create boards curriculum.

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, PA          June 2015 – June 2018

Resident, Internal Medicine

Internal medicine residency at a premier academic medical center. Outstanding Clinician Award (2018), Penn Pearls Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching (2017).

EDUCATION

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) — University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA (8/2011 – 5/2015)
  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Summa Cum Laude — Villanova University, Villanova, PA (8/2007 – 5/2011). Minors: Biology, Humanities, Theology and Religious Studies

AWARDS & HONORS

  • Outstanding Faculty Educator (2020, 2022) — Awarded annually by housestaff for exceptional commitment, talent, and superior skills in contributing to education
  • Outstanding Clinician Award for Housestaff (2018) — Awarded annually to three housestaff members across all programs for clinical excellence
  • Penn Pearls Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching (2017) — Awarded annually to residents and faculty deemed exceptional clinical educators
  • Dr. Freddy Stark Award for Gross Anatomy (2015) — Excellence in gross anatomy during medical school career
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society (2014)
  • Phi Beta Kappa Honors Fraternity, Sigma of Pennsylvania (2011)
  • Presidential Scholar, Villanova University (2007–2011)

PUBLICATIONS

  • Marks CM, Nawn JE, Caplow JA. Gene Sequencing and Cases of Chronic Lyme Disease - Reply. JAMA Intern Med. 2017;177(5):739-740.
  • Marks CM, Nawn JE, Caplow JA. Antibiotic Treatment for Chronic Lyme Disease - Say No to the DRESS. JAMA Intern Med. 2016;176(12):1745-1746.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Catholic Medical Association (2012 – present)
  • American Medical Association (2012 – 2020)
  • American College of Physicians (2017 – 2020)