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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Hip Disorders
Knee Disorders
Musculoskeletal Medicine
Nonsurgical Orthopaedics
Overuse Injuries
Sports Medicine

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 1972
Internship:: University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) - 1974

University at Buffalo - 1975
Residency:: University at Buffalo - 1978

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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2512 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 26, 2025

5.0

Everything is excellent!

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April 25, 2025

5.0

He is a great doctor. He is a good listener and is very helpful.

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April 25, 2025

5.0

Absolute best!

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April 25, 2025

5.0

I would tell my family and friends!

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April 25, 2025

5.0

As I mentioned he was extremely kind and his staff was very personal and warm.

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April 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hefferon was great! He was friendly, efficient, listened well and made me feel cared for and much better after my visit.

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April 23, 2025

5.0

Great doctor, very knowledgeable.

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April 23, 2025

5.0

Very good doctor,he is very concerned about what is going on with you and takes the time to answer your questions

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April 23, 2025

5.0

His knowledge is amazing. He listens and discusses treatment.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Very Professional.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Never rushes things & explains what is happening.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

affable, relatable, human ........ knowledgeable, caring LISTENS

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April 21, 2025

5.0

He is very patient and informative.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Fantastic insight

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April 21, 2025

5.0

He is just great.

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April 17, 2025

5.0

Very Good Doctor

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April 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hefferon is pleasant, calm, and highly experienced. He offered me a non-surgical option to relieve knee pain and swelling which he then performed during my office visit with quick and profound results.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Because he is interested in knowing what the patient is feeling and finding a solution to improve the patient's discomfort.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hefferon was excellent. He had a kind and reassuring demeanor and relieved my pain.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

He is an excellent doctor.

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Direct, informative & kind.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Nice and professional.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and does not dish. Great personality.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Dr Hefferon was very thorough and detailed in discussing my care. He listened with care and concern giving me confidence in knowing he was understanding about my situation and willing to help me seek the specific treatment needed.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and caring doctor.

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April 07, 2025

5.0

Nobody like Dr Hefferon

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April 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hefferon, was very kind and knowledgeable

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April 05, 2025

5.0

Dr Hefferon is experienced and knowledgeable. Informative and helpful.

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April 04, 2025

4.0

Personable, patient and took the time to explain things.

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April 04, 2025

5.0

He was very kind and professional.

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April 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hefferon is both personable & professional; a credit to Northwestern Medicine.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

He's an incredibly caring doctor

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March 31, 2025

5.0

I have had several orthopedic doctors at Northwestern. They were good but, Dr. John Hefferon is the BEST!!! Unequivocally, the BEST!!!

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March 31, 2025

5.0

I consider him an expert in his field of practice with a easygoing demeanor and very responsive to my questions.

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March 31, 2025

5.0

He is very attentive to all of my concerns and addresses all my pain with a treatment plan

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March 31, 2025

5.0

Great doctor I have seen for many years. Always gets to the problem and listens to my concerns.

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March 31, 2025

5.0

Been seeing him for years. The man is a genius!

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March 25, 2025

5.0

I have recommended Dr. Hefferon to countless friends, family and acquaintances and all have been extremely pleased.

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March 21, 2025

5.0

Excellent and informative and kind

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March 20, 2025

5.0

He is the best. Two knee replacements for both my wife and Iin addition to all the other fractures.

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March 20, 2025

5.0

Cares about his patients

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March 19, 2025

5.0

He is very patient and answers all my questions.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Quality of work

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Dr Hefferon is the most professional and nicest Doctors I meet he took very good care of me.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

For reasons above, have already sent two people his way.

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Very pleasant experience. The doctor, is friendly, pleasant, knowledgeable.

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March 08, 2025

5.0

Answered all my questions and very patient.

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March 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hefferon and his entire Team are the best! Professional & caring - first rate!!

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March 06, 2025

5.0

The Doctor was great. He was professional, friendly and knew how to explain things well.

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Dr was very good listening and responding. Found the issue to my pain with X-rays taken right there and then. So happy for his professionalism and care.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

Very professional

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March 05, 2025

5.0

just awesome.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

Friendly, knowledgeable and gave me a shit for my pain

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Excellent physician who is both clinically skilled and compassionate.

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March 03, 2025

5.0

Solved the problem Attentive Informative Personal

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March 03, 2025

5.0

Same as above. Takes time and helps to set up upcoming schedules and answers all questions even at my first visit

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March 02, 2025

5.0

Never sugar coating findings but has the remedy for anyone's pain

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February 28, 2025

4.0

Lots of experience

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February 26, 2025

5.0

Dr.Hefferon demonstrates superior experience and is able to quickly identify issues and treatment.

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February 24, 2025

5.0

Because he's the best in the business

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February 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hefferon has been the cornerstone of my care within Northwestern as well as my daughter. His diagnostic and surgical skills have been a haven for me throughout the years. His referrals have provided me with excellent outcomes and unparalleled confidence that I am in good hands!!

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February 24, 2025

5.0

I have recommended Dr. Hefferon to friends and family for years! There is no one better! He is so knowledgeable & kind!! I'm always confident in his care!

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Expertise, experience, and he clearly explains treatment options.

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February 21, 2025

5.0

He is careful, provides good care.

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February 20, 2025

5.0

DR HEFFERON WSS VERY NICR .CHEERS.

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional and approachable

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February 19, 2025

5.0

He is caring and knowledgeable.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

I have been a Pt. of Dr. Hefferon's for over 30 yrs. He is an amazing Physician and kind man.

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February 17, 2025

5.0

Outstanding!!!! Took time to explain how to read MRI and how my ailments actually look. Additionally, provided much needed color around my issues, how to deal with them, and when I should consider taking action.

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February 15, 2025

5.0

he is great

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February 12, 2025

5.0

He has a tremendous amount of knowledge and reputation of hip disease. He was very friendly and to the point.

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February 11, 2025

5.0

Compassionate and competent professional. Easy and comfortable manner

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February 10, 2025

5.0

He is excellent in assessing the issues that the patients are experiencing and takes action to address the same without hesitation.

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February 08, 2025

5.0

Dr Hefferon has always been attentive, caring and informative to my health care needs. Thank you Dr Fredna Diane Butler-McNeal

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February 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hefferon is great. He made receiving the shot very comfortable. I left the visit with instant results.

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February 03, 2025

5.0

A caring Physician.

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January 27, 2025

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable, friendly, competent

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January 27, 2025

5.0

He's been my physician for many years and many injuries. He is an amazing doctor and surgeon. The best bed side manner and always puts his patients care first

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January 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hefferon is a great physician & surgeon.

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January 22, 2025

5.0

Professional and knowledgeable about his craft along with a long history of professional sport medicine with NBA & WNBA.

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January 22, 2025

5.0

Doctor John Hefferon is an excellent doctor.

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January 21, 2025

5.0

timely and efficient

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January 20, 2025

5.0

Great doctor

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January 17, 2025

5.0

He took the time to show you the X-rays and explained what you were looking at. He explained steps for treatment. Made sure you understood what was discussed.

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January 17, 2025

5.0

Insightful and creative care

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January 17, 2025

5.0

Superior care and dedication to medicine and his patients

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January 15, 2025

5.0

he was very honest in diagnosing my issue, his many years as a physician makes him trustworthy and believable

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January 15, 2025

5.0

Expertise

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January 13, 2025

5.0

He is straight forward and frank, which I appreciate. He said if I learned the exercises from physical therapy, I would likely recover quickly. A patient needs to hear that sort of thing!

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January 13, 2025

5.0

Dr H is no nonsense. He is wonderful - knowledgeable, perceptive, smart, and personable.

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January 10, 2025

5.0

Very good doctor

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January 08, 2025

5.0

Very good doctor that cares

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January 08, 2025

5.0

Caring and knowledgable.

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January 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hefferon has been my ordo doctor for over 20 years.

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December 23, 2024

5.0

I highly recommend Dr. Hefferon. He provided a clear and concise explanation of my shoulder condition and the treatment plan, which greatly eased my concerns.

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December 23, 2024

5.0

I have known John for years and trust him completely.

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December 20, 2024

5.0

Deep listening and creative responses for greater health.

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December 20, 2024

5.0

Because he is very professional and speaks to you with the truth regarding your problem.

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December 19, 2024

5.0

Friendly. Punctual experienced compassionate

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December 17, 2024

5.0

Laidback and easy to speak to, get the full story, etc.

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Disclosures

John A. Hefferon, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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