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.