John A. Hefferon, MD

Primary Specialty
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Insurance
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Practice Focus Areas
- Arthroscopic Surgery - Knee
- Arthroscopic Surgery - Shoulder
- Arthroscopy - Elbow
- Athletic Knee Problems
- Knee Replacement Surgery
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Prosthetic Knee Revision
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 1972
- Internship:
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University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center - 1974University at Buffalo - 1975
- Residency:
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University at Buffalo - 1978
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Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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1330 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
August 22, 2022
5.0 star star star star starAmazing Dr Hefferon! He is like no other orthopedic Surgeon in his patient care, time devoted to his patient and personally explaining very well to patient their condition along with their imaging! He goes way and beyond what is needed! He makes his patient feel they are listened to and given enough time and importance! I would highly recommend him to anyone! His assistant , Jason Yu provided grewt patient care and provided documents needed in a timely manner!
July 15, 2022
5.0 star star star star starI was particularly grateful to have been able to be seen on short notice. John is an extraordinarily capable surgeon whom I worked with on two other occasions. He’s also possessed of a warm and generous personality, which makes the visit an even greater pleasure, even under painful circumstances.
July 13, 2022
2.0 star star star_border star_border star_borderDoctor didn’t really tell me anything that was helpful. Just that I had arthritis and I could do injections but he didn’t do those and I’d have to talk to someone else, so felt like I wasted my time driving into the city for nothing
March 30, 2022
5.0 star star star star starOf all the ortho doctors I have seen the last 4years everyone recommended knee replacement within 5 minutes after the X-rays. Not doctor John Hafferon. He recommended alternative therapies and I am very happy.
Disclosures
John A. Hefferon, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.
External Professional Relationships
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