12/15/2025
When Dr. Joseph Meyn, OB/GYN, finishes seeing a patient at Mercy Health — St. Joseph Warren Hospital, he’s reminded of where his calling began. In his office hangs his grandfather’s medical degree from Temple University — a symbol of the five generations of care that came before him.
“I have degrees on my wall going back to 1840,” he says. “My great-grandfather, my grandfather and my cousins have all been in medicine, and my dad is a dentist. I’m the fifth generation to keep it going.”
That legacy comes with a philosophy he carries every day: practice good medicine, prioritize safety and always listen to your patients.
Dr. Meyn joined St. Joe’s in 2024 and was immediately drawn to Mercy Health’s commitment to zero patient harm. “Here, patient safety isn’t just a talking point — it’s foundational,” he explains.
His approach is rooted in accessibility and timeliness: ensuring patients are seen when they need care and heard fully upon arrival. “If you can’t get patients in and give them the time they deserve, you miss things,” he says. “Nine times out of ten, if you listen to your patients, they’ll tell you what’s wrong.”
Listening, he believes, is not a passive act: it’s one of the most important tools a physician has. “My legacy, I hope, is that I worked hard, did my job well and helped people get better,” Dr. Meyn adds. “That’s why I’m here.”
Outside the operating room and office, he remains closely connected to family. After his mother’s passing, he moved back to support his father. Together, they’ve adopted a shared passion for national parks. Zion, the Grand Canyon and more are already checked off their list, with Yellowstone and Yosemite up next.
“As you get older, you realize you don’t have unlimited time,” he says. “You have to take care of your health so you can enjoy it.”
From late-night deliveries to helping patients navigate complex diagnoses, Dr. Meyn sees every moment of care as part of something much bigger — a story that began long before him and will continue for generations to come.
