John Grunow, MD, is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist. He served at Oklahoma University Health Science Center for 40 years before retiring in July 2020. During his time there he served as hospital Chief of Staff, Interim Pediatric Department Chairman and Section Chief of Pediatric GI. He led his section into ImproveCareNow (ICN) at its inception in 2006 and served as site leader until his retirement in 2020. He has participated with ICN in multiple capacities, including Chair of the Research Committee, Co-Chair of the Community Council and member of the Physician Leadership Group. Since retirement, he has continued on as a mentor for the Pre-visit Planning Learning Lab, member of the Advancement Committee and historical advisor to the Community Council.
John lives in Edmond, Oklahoma with his wife, Peggy. They have 4 children and 9 grandchildren, who command much of his time now. He is involved with many activities at his local church, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. He spends one day a week leading special learning sessions with the Pediatric GI fellows and staffing their continuity clinic.