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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Would have been five stars but we waited 45; minutes past appointment time.
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
First time I saw him he was amazing. Explained the procedure and what he was going to do and the outcome. Was kind and patient. Highly recommend him.
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
This provider took time to listen to me and quickly diagnosed my problem.
(6 days ago)
Jan-2026
Great knowledge he nailed it with my issue.
Thank you so much.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Kearney uncovered my issue and has treated it over the past few years with great success. I recommend him without reservation.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Professional and great docotr
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Professional, thorough, knowledgeable.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Kearney is absolutely the best at what he does. My first procedure with him was a successful one, so I had the utmost confidence that he would be able to help me once more. He is a wonderful Dr. and extremely personable.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Kearney is a great guy. He takes his time with his patients and explains in detail of what your results are and the next steps will be. He is very sincere and thorough. He listens and really tries to get to the underlying issue. Highly recommended.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Very talented doctor and great bedside manner!
(1 week ago)
Jan-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.
Would have been five stars but we waited 45; minutes past appointment time.
First time I saw him he was amazing. Explained the procedure and what he was going to do and the outcome. Was kind and patient. Highly recommend him.
This provider took time to listen to me and quickly diagnosed my problem.
Great knowledge he nailed it with my issue. Thank you so much.
Dr. Kearney uncovered my issue and has treated it over the past few years with great success. I recommend him without reservation.
Professional and great docotr
Professional, thorough, knowledgeable.
Dr. Kearney is absolutely the best at what he does. My first procedure with him was a successful one, so I had the utmost confidence that he would be able to help me once more. He is a wonderful Dr. and extremely personable.
Dr. Kearney is a great guy. He takes his time with his patients and explains in detail of what your results are and the next steps will be. He is very sincere and thorough. He listens and really tries to get to the underlying issue. Highly recommended.
Very talented doctor and great bedside manner!