John F. McGeehan, MD, built his career on the simple belief that medicine begins with listening. Trained at the University of Pennsylvania and seasoned through years as a primary care doctor, he cared for families across generations. Later, he became an associate dean, helping to create medical schools and guiding students through the challenges of becoming physicians. He also chaired ethics committees, where families turned to him in their hardest hours. His own near-fatal illness changed how he saw life. It gave him a deeper sense of gratitude and a clearer understanding of what patients feel when they lose control. Beyond his work, he is a husband, father, and grandfather who treasures the gift of time. His memoir, A Doctor’s Stories: Behind Closed Doors, is his way of honoring the patients and families who shaped him as much as he shaped them.