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 takes the time to listen to me and is receptive to my issues and needs. This is a rare quality these days!
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
He is such a kind man and excellent doctor. He makes you feel at ease from the minute you meet him throughout the entire procedure. His staff is also very wonderful.
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
Not only is he well trained in his area of profession, he has a bedside manner that shows he cares too.
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
Compassionate and caring. Listens. Does his absolute best to resolve the problem. Trust him with my life
(6 days ago)
Aug-2026
It was a pleasure working with Dr Kearney. He explains things thoroughly, he’s very professional providing full details.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Very concerned about patient Gave options for treatment Very honest
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Listened and asked a lot of questions before he started exam.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
He always takes good care of my needs
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Kearney took his time, listened and explained my options to me. He gave me many tools to manage my condition. I left with a better understanding and, most importantly, a plan. I highly recommend.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Such a personable, knowledgeable manner with patients. Takes the time to really study a persons’ medical historiy and formulate a reasonable action plan.
(1 week 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 takes the time to listen to me and is receptive to my issues and needs. This is a rare quality these days!
He is such a kind man and excellent doctor. He makes you feel at ease from the minute you meet him throughout the entire procedure. His staff is also very wonderful.
Not only is he well trained in his area of profession, he has a bedside manner that shows he cares too.
Compassionate and caring. Listens. Does his absolute best to resolve the problem. Trust him with my life
It was a pleasure working with Dr Kearney. He explains things thoroughly, he’s very professional providing full details.
Very concerned about patient Gave options for treatment Very honest
Listened and asked a lot of questions before he started exam.
He always takes good care of my needs
Dr. Kearney took his time, listened and explained my options to me. He gave me many tools to manage my condition. I left with a better understanding and, most importantly, a plan. I highly recommend.
Such a personable, knowledgeable manner with patients. Takes the time to really study a persons’ medical historiy and formulate a reasonable action plan.