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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Listens well. Very personable. Provides good advice.
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
This was my first visit to Dr. Carney… And I felt that he really listened to what I had to say.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Great Dr
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Always great!
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Very polite & professional. Explained injury and healing process.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Kearney is the epitome of a kind, considerate, personable, professional, knowledgeable, and experienced doctor!
When I first met him, he listened very carefully to me, asked pertinent questions and explained the procedure that he believed would help me. I am almost one week past that procedure, and I am completely pain free!
He is absolutely, 10000% worth any wait you may experience!
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent care!
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Friendly, great bedside manner, explained the process and what to expect
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent, caring doctor!
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Super nice, professional & thorough!
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-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.
Listens well. Very personable. Provides good advice.
This was my first visit to Dr. Carney… And I felt that he really listened to what I had to say.
Great Dr
Always great!
Very polite & professional. Explained injury and healing process.
Dr Kearney is the epitome of a kind, considerate, personable, professional, knowledgeable, and experienced doctor! When I first met him, he listened very carefully to me, asked pertinent questions and explained the procedure that he believed would help me. I am almost one week past that procedure, and I am completely pain free! He is absolutely, 10000% worth any wait you may experience!
Excellent care!
Friendly, great bedside manner, explained the process and what to expect
Excellent, caring doctor!
Super nice, professional & thorough!