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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Understanding and caring for my 97 yo mother. I am so encouraged with his care.
(4 days ago)
Jul-2026
Ty Dr excelent job!!!
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Kearney was very kind, empathetic, and professional. I feel the utmost confidence that he will take good care of my shoulder problem!
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Kearney was very personable and really tried to understand my issues and determine the best treatment plan.
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
OUTSTANDING CONSIDERATE, PATIENT DOCTOR
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Very professional and caring
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Awesome guy.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
I Had a Tenex Procedure a Couple day ago 07/15/2026...
Dr John Kearney is A great Doctor, took Really good care of me, Very Patient, And gentle with the procedure.
Very Friendly and Caring Doctor.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Great bedside manner. Explained my condition and my procedure very well. I like that he is committed to finding cost and care efficiencies.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Very professional
(1 week ago)
Jul-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.
Understanding and caring for my 97 yo mother. I am so encouraged with his care.
Ty Dr excelent job!!!
Dr. Kearney was very kind, empathetic, and professional. I feel the utmost confidence that he will take good care of my shoulder problem!
Dr Kearney was very personable and really tried to understand my issues and determine the best treatment plan.
OUTSTANDING CONSIDERATE, PATIENT DOCTOR
Very professional and caring
Awesome guy.
I Had a Tenex Procedure a Couple day ago 07/15/2026... Dr John Kearney is A great Doctor, took Really good care of me, Very Patient, And gentle with the procedure. Very Friendly and Caring Doctor.
Great bedside manner. Explained my condition and my procedure very well. I like that he is committed to finding cost and care efficiencies.
Very professional