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Dr. John Hefferon, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 77
Dr. John Hefferon, MD
4.8 (25 Ratings)

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Dr. John Hefferon, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 77
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Hefferon, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Hefferon graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1972 and completed a residency at State University of New York at Buffalo.Dr. John Hefferon, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Chicago, IL and has 52 years experience. Dr. Hefferon currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Hefferon has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hefferon received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Dr. Hefferon's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Hefferon also speaks Spanish. Dr. Hefferon is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arthrocentesis
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Arthrocentesis
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Piriformis Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Peripheral Nerve Block
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Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
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Hammer Toe
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Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
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Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Overuse Injuries
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Scleroderma
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
ACL Surgery
Arthroscopic Labrum Repair
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Epidural Block
Excision of Femur or Knee
Facet Blocks
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Spinal Nerve Block

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Locations

  1. 1 Northwestern Center for Comprehensive Orthopaedic and Spine Care
    259 E Erie St Fl 13, Chicago, IL 60611
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4.8
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Feb 07, 2024
Always recovered faster than I was told it wld take. 3 surgeries and I am stronger than b4 surgeries and no residual pain
V DiBenedetto — Feb 07, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    1972
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Los Angeles County-Usc Medical Center, Department Of Medicine|Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    1974
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • State University of New York at Buffalo
    1978
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Hand Surgery At Boyes, Stark, Ashworth, Zemel, Rickard, Inc.
    1979
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Hefferon, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hefferon's profile.

Dr. Hefferon frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Hefferon, MD is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John Hefferon, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL