Dr. John Hefferon, MD
Dr. John Hefferon, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Chicago, IL and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1972. He is affiliated with medical facilities Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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259 E Erie St Fl 13 Chicago, IL 60611Make an Appointment
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Dr. Hefferon is widely recognized for his orthopedic sports medicine expertise. Dr. Hefferon's experience includes team physician for the Chicago Bulls, NBA, WNBA and U.S. Olympic team.Orthopedic Surgery
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Hand Surgery At Boyes, Stark, Ashworth, Zemel, Rickard, Inc.
Fellowship Hospital, 1979State University Of New York At Buffalo
Residency Hospital, 1978Los Angeles County-usc Medical Center, Department Of Medicine|northwestern Memorial Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1974Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1972
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- Recipient of 29
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
82%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family17% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 17
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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