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 is very friendly, & explained on easy terms to understand the issue going on. Offer multiple solutions. Implemented the best solutions. Did not feel rushed & spent more than ample time with me. He is a great asset to the CORE and his patients.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Dr. K listened to my concerns.
My knee pain is chronic and we are looking for solutions.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Great visit! Very thorough, Great staff, Easy to talk to and had solutions for me. So glad I was referred to him!
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Provided all the pros and cons of every option. It gave me all the info I need to make a decision. Super helpful!
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Always great!
(1 week ago)
May-2026
I wish all my Doctors were like Dr. Kearney
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Very pleasant and professional doctor. He was thorough with his diagnosis and I found him to be very helpful. I highly recommend him!
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Dr Kearney is an outstanding physician and surgeon. As I was awake for the procedure, he kept a very friendly conversation going during it I would highly recommend Dr Kearney!
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Dr Kearney has done a tenex surgery on both of my shoulders, and I'm very happy with the results.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
A very caring physician.
(2 weeks ago)
May-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 is very friendly, & explained on easy terms to understand the issue going on. Offer multiple solutions. Implemented the best solutions. Did not feel rushed & spent more than ample time with me. He is a great asset to the CORE and his patients.
Dr. K listened to my concerns. My knee pain is chronic and we are looking for solutions.
Great visit! Very thorough, Great staff, Easy to talk to and had solutions for me. So glad I was referred to him!
Provided all the pros and cons of every option. It gave me all the info I need to make a decision. Super helpful!
Always great!
I wish all my Doctors were like Dr. Kearney
Very pleasant and professional doctor. He was thorough with his diagnosis and I found him to be very helpful. I highly recommend him!
Dr Kearney is an outstanding physician and surgeon. As I was awake for the procedure, he kept a very friendly conversation going during it I would highly recommend Dr Kearney!
Dr Kearney has done a tenex surgery on both of my shoulders, and I'm very happy with the results.
A very caring physician.