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Dr. John Hefferon, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.8 (25)
Map Pin Small Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. John Hefferon, MD

Dr. John Hefferon, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Chicago, IL. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 52 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and is affiliated with Evanston Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Hefferon, completed a residency at State University of New York at Buffalo. Patients rated Dr. Hefferon an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Hefferon works at Northwestern Medicine Primary & Specialty Care in Chicago, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain and Miner's Knee along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Hefferon's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Northwestern Center for Comprehensive Orthopaedic and Spine Care
    259 E Erie St Fl 13, Chicago, IL 60611 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 695-6800

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  • Evanston Hospital
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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Arthrocentesis
Joint Pain
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Piriformis Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
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 Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Herniated Disc
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
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
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
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
Systemic Sclerosis
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
ACL Surgery
Arthroscopic Labrum Repair
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
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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    4.8
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    About Dr. John Hefferon, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 52 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1982677480
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Hand Surgery At Boyes, Stark, Ashworth, Zemel, Rickard, Inc.
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • State University of New York at Buffalo
    Residency
    Internship
    • Los Angeles County-Usc Medical Center, Department Of Medicine|Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. John Hefferon, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Hefferon is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Hefferon works at Northwestern Medicine Primary & Specialty Care in Chicago, IL. View the full address on Dr. Hefferon’s profile.

    Dr. Hefferon has seen patients for Joint Pain and Miner's Knee, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Hefferon on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    25 patients have reviewed Dr. Hefferon. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hefferon.

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