Dr. John A. Hefferon, MD | Chicago, IL | Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. John Hefferon is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine with over five decades of experience treating musculoskeletal conditions. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University at Buffalo in 1978. Throughout his extensive 54-year career, Dr. Hefferon has developed expertise in treating complex joint and bone conditions. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Hefferon practices at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, where he focuses on treating hip and knee disorders through comprehensive orthopedic care. His approach includes physical therapy and strength training to help patients regain function and mobility. He also provides manual therapy techniques to address musculoskeletal problems. Patients have given Dr. Hefferon an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 for his care and expertise.

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accepting new patients
4.4

29 Ratings
54 years of experience
20 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
University at Buffalo
5 written reviews
3 specialties
19 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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Dr. Hefferon has kept me up and moving. I'm a very active 58 year old male. I have had some cartilage and meniscus issues in my knees from previous sports wear and tear and needed to have both of my knees scoped for debris and to trim meniscus tears. Overall I have been able to continue bike riding, some volleyball and frisbee and moderate skiing (with knee braces). I have had cortisome shots as needed and, synovial fluid injections (Euflexxa) to keep myself mobile and active without any knee replacements. I have also had surgery on my right elbow, were a bone growth from an elbow related impact fall was cutting into my tendon. Debris was removed and my elbow is back in better shape now. I recommend Dr. Hefferon at NW Orthopedic.

December 2nd, 2019

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Dr. Hefferon was nice and performed surgery on both of my feet. I am only starting my post-opp care and ever experience I have had with the women in his office has been unprofessional, uncaring and frankly, they should not interact with patients. One hung up on me and another was admit about pushing my appointment back although I was instructed to come in earlier for my first post-opp appointment, leaving me to feel concerned about my bandages and possible infection. I will be bringing this up to Dr. H so he knows but if they don't straighten up, I will be looking for another physician with better staff.

March 24th, 2016

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Suprb Right Knee Replacement and recovery

March 26th, 2012

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Dr. Hefferon was recommend to me by my trainer. Scoped my knee in 2003 and my recovery was very successful. I had a great PT and Dr. Hefferon called me twice to follow up after my surgery. Knee is good as new.

September 15th, 2011

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I can't speak highly enough of Dr. Hefferon's professionalism and skill. My surgery was so skillfully performed that my recovery has been a breeze.

July 14th, 2008

Northwestern Center for Comprehensive Orthopaedic and Spine Care

259 E Erie St Lavin Family Pavilion, 13th FlChicago, IL 60611

Tel: (312) 695-6800


Dr. John A. Hefferon, MD	Dr. Vivek Mohan, MD	Dr. Benjamin D. Kuhns	Dr. Daniel David Bohl, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.4 (29 Ratings)	4.3 (30 Ratings)	4.6 (10 Ratings)	1 (3 Ratings)
54 Years of Experience	22 Years of Experience	10 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish
Chicago , IL	Schaumburg , IL	Des Plaines , IL	Chicago , IL
Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine	Med School: University of Illinois	Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine	Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine
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University at Buffalo1978

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Northwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineGraduated in 1972

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