Dr. John Kearney is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in Sports Medicine, non-surgical Orthopedics. He is highly skilled in non-operative treatment options and rehabilitative principles for most musculoskeletal problems and injuries.
Dr. John Kearney is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in Sports Medicine, non-surgical Orthopedics. He is highly skilled in non-operative treatment options and rehabilitative principles for most musculoskeletal problems and injuries.
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Dr. Kearney has been a significant and positive partner in my orthopedic joint journey. His recommendations have made my life pain free👍
(2 days ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Kearney has been excellent both times I have had surgery with him. He fixed my frown should a couple of years ago and I just had Tenex surgery with him as well for my chronic plantar fasciitis. He is friendly and works efficiently. I trust him and am grateful for his skills.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Exceptional surgeon, compassionate bedside care & very humorous
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
So personable and kind through my process. .
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Kearney has the best bedside manner I have ever seen. He really talks with you and not at you. So refreshing.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
He was amazing ! Calming, professional and on time !!!
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Kearney is an amazing doc. My experiences with him have been fun, pleasant while staying professional. I would highly recommend him.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Visit and exam went well. It was almost an hour past my appointment time before I got to see him.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
I would highly recommend Dr Kearney kind and explains everything step by step.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
It’s not easy finding a Dr that treats kids respectfully but also caring. We had a wonderful experience. Praying the procedure works.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
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Sun City West Clinic
14520 W. Granite Valley Dr. Suite 210 Sun City West, AZ 85375
Dr. John Kearney is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in Sports Medicine, non-surgical Orthopedics. He is highly skilled in non-operative treatment options and rehabilitative principles for most musculoskeletal problems and injuries. He works alongside CORE surgeons to ensure that both non-surgical and surgical care is optimized.
Throughout his career, Dr. Kearney has been very involved in the community he serves. He is the team physician for Centennial and Peoria High Schools and also currently serves as the Medical Director for the following organizations: The Arizona Sports Medicine Society, CCV Stars Youth Sports, and Volleyball Festival International.
Additionally, he remains committed to and involved with academic medicine. He is the Director of Sports Medicine and Associate Clinical Faculty at Abrazo Central Family Medicine Residency Program where he routinely teaches and lectures to medical students and Resident Physicians on various orthopedic and sports medicine subject matter. He is also an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix.
Dr. Kearney completed his fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he was the primary team physician for three universities, two colleges, and the Minnesota State High School League. He completed his residency training at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. He received his medical degree from the University of Arizona where he graduated with the highest distinction possible. Dr. Kearney began his educational training at Arizona State University where he received his bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, summa cum laude. While there, he was a Maroon and Gold Scholar Athlete as a walk-on member of the men’s basketball team and was also honored as the convocation speaker for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Dr. Kearney has received the 2010, 2014, and 2016 PHOENIX Magazine’s Top Doctors distinction for Sports Medicine. He was also honored with the Phoenix Business Journal Physician of the Year Healthcare Hero Award in 2014 for his service to the community.
Dr. Kearney has been a significant and positive partner in my orthopedic joint journey. His recommendations have made my life pain free👍
Dr Kearney has been excellent both times I have had surgery with him. He fixed my frown should a couple of years ago and I just had Tenex surgery with him as well for my chronic plantar fasciitis. He is friendly and works efficiently. I trust him and am grateful for his skills.
Exceptional surgeon, compassionate bedside care & very humorous
So personable and kind through my process. .
Dr. Kearney has the best bedside manner I have ever seen. He really talks with you and not at you. So refreshing.
He was amazing ! Calming, professional and on time !!!
Dr Kearney is an amazing doc. My experiences with him have been fun, pleasant while staying professional. I would highly recommend him.
Visit and exam went well. It was almost an hour past my appointment time before I got to see him.
I would highly recommend Dr Kearney kind and explains everything step by step.
It’s not easy finding a Dr that treats kids respectfully but also caring. We had a wonderful experience. Praying the procedure works.