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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Takes the time to explain why he is offering the treatment and so far so good
(3 days ago)
Dec-2025
He was so knowledgeable and explained everything to me so I clearly understood. Left feeling confident in my care. Highly recommend Dr. Kearney!
(4 days ago)
Dec-2025
Appreciate that he takes time for questions
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Great
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Attentive to my questions and concerns
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Personable, and extremely talented in his field.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Her takes the time too walk you thru the proceedure and answer any questions.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Great doctor and staff!
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
I would highly recommend! Fabulous bedside manner, very knowledgeable and he just made me feel comfortable. I knew I was in good hands from the get go!
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
I had my first visit with Dr Kearney. He was very thorough explaining the issues with my hip and back. I was happy that he sent my got an MRI that previous orthopedic did not follow up to assure themself of my issues. I’ve been taking PT and even them had said I doula be getting an MRI because I am not getting better after s month of PT.. I definitely recommend dr Kearey to others.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
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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.
Takes the time to explain why he is offering the treatment and so far so good
He was so knowledgeable and explained everything to me so I clearly understood. Left feeling confident in my care. Highly recommend Dr. Kearney!
Appreciate that he takes time for questions
Great
Attentive to my questions and concerns
Personable, and extremely talented in his field.
Her takes the time too walk you thru the proceedure and answer any questions.
Great doctor and staff!
I would highly recommend! Fabulous bedside manner, very knowledgeable and he just made me feel comfortable. I knew I was in good hands from the get go!
I had my first visit with Dr Kearney. He was very thorough explaining the issues with my hip and back. I was happy that he sent my got an MRI that previous orthopedic did not follow up to assure themself of my issues. I’ve been taking PT and even them had said I doula be getting an MRI because I am not getting better after s month of PT.. I definitely recommend dr Kearey to others.