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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Very friendly and answered questions regarding procedure.
(3 days ago)
May-2026
Very knowledgeable, professional and caring.
(4 days ago)
May-2026
Excellent experience. Dr. Kearney explained everything very well and listened carefully to what I had to say.
Staff was very efficient.
(4 days ago)
May-2026
Love Dr Kearney. He lets you know exactly what needs to be done for better health.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Dr. Kearney was very professional and explained everything clearly to me-he kept me relaxed and when I needed more numbing medicine he gave it to me- I was nervous but he made it a very relaxing procedure.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Dr Kearney was great explaining everything to me about my procedure
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Could not ask for a better doctor
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Dr Kiearney is always professional and courteous. He listens and makes me comfortable.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Kearney was excellent from start to finish. He took the time to listen to my concerns and treated my condition accordingly. I greatly appreciated his candor, friendliness, and knowledge.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Best experience I have had with a doctor/surgeon in a long time! Dr Kearney takes his time to explain every detail of what he is doing and anything else you need to know! Very informative, patient and a great doctor! Highly recommend Dr Kearney
(1 week ago)
Apr-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.
Very friendly and answered questions regarding procedure.
Very knowledgeable, professional and caring.
Excellent experience. Dr. Kearney explained everything very well and listened carefully to what I had to say. Staff was very efficient.
Love Dr Kearney. He lets you know exactly what needs to be done for better health.
Dr. Kearney was very professional and explained everything clearly to me-he kept me relaxed and when I needed more numbing medicine he gave it to me- I was nervous but he made it a very relaxing procedure.
Dr Kearney was great explaining everything to me about my procedure
Could not ask for a better doctor
Dr Kiearney is always professional and courteous. He listens and makes me comfortable.
Dr. Kearney was excellent from start to finish. He took the time to listen to my concerns and treated my condition accordingly. I greatly appreciated his candor, friendliness, and knowledge.
Best experience I have had with a doctor/surgeon in a long time! Dr Kearney takes his time to explain every detail of what he is doing and anything else you need to know! Very informative, patient and a great doctor! Highly recommend Dr Kearney