
John A. Hefferon, MD

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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Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
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.
March 28, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Hefferon is a all around person and treats you like a friend. Always walks in the room calls you by your name and has small talk with you. Been going to him for 10 plus years and send family and friends to him.
March 23, 2022
3.0 star star star star_border star_borderThis was our first visit so I would hesitate to give a score recommending this doctor. He was friendly, and seemed knowledgeable. It was frustrating because he was the third orthopedic we had seen and he seemed to leave us with less information rather than more. We were led to believe he was a sports specialist but he didn't seem to offer any sports expertise. The soonest MRI appointment we could get is 3 weeks away which is also very frustrating.
February 18, 2022
0.0 star_border star_border star_border star_border star_borderHis questions regarding how I got my job as a Director of Pharmacy was insulting. His professionalism dropped 10,000 points after that. I don’t think that was appropriate and would not be appropriate for me to ask him the same question on how he got his job. I would prefer to see someone else if I need a Ortho.
February 13, 2022
5.0 star star star star starIt is truly always an honor to interact as a patient with Dr. Hefferon. Despite his great career accomplishments (which he never mentions), he is always completely focused on.my the patient. Also. A shout out to now nurse Margaret who I feel will go on to greet accomplishments as a Nurse Practitioner.
January 31, 2022
5.0 star star star star starThroughout the years as Dr. Hefferon’s patient, I have received excellent care and advice. I am so fortunate to have him on my health care team. He listens to the patient’s symptoms, and answers questions to the patient’s satisfaction.
January 19, 2022
5.0 star star star star starHe has followed up on my claims of pain and discomfort that eventually resulted in approvals for surgical procedures that were successful and improved my life as an active athlete, remodeler and live event videographer. Without these procedures I would be unable to do any of these activities and jobs.
January 04, 2022
5.0 star star star star starHe is one of the most compassionate doctors. He will always make sure you understand what your choices (surgical and non-surgical) are; and what outcome will work best for you and your lifestyle.
Disclosures
John A. Hefferon, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.
External Professional Relationships
Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.