Testimonials

One year ago today you gave me my freedom back, and for the rest of my life I will never forget this date. You are truly a brilliant surgeon and an even kinder person. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I simply can enjoy my independence and mobility because of your talents.

Paul P.

A long time ago when I was healing from surgery and I was feeling low, I told myself that I should think about the day when I would be all better and I would thank you. At the time thinking of a bright future made me feel better.

So, I just want to thank you even thought it’s been a long time from diagnosing and fixing my foot. You did it, the pain I had from that osteochondral lesion is gone. I never forget that you healed me, and am always grateful. I just want to say thanks. Happy Thanksgiving.

Amy F.

"As a competitive runner, it was very demoralizing for me to hear from other Doctors how I would not be able to continue running due to damage to the cartilage in my ankle. So it was encouraging when Dr. Kennedy said that he could do a procedure to replace the damaged cartilage and allow me to go back to running. It's been two years now, and I've been back running competitevely for a while now and completely pain free."
F. Jones, Marathon Runner.

"Having heard of the benefits of microfracture surgery for some professional athletes, I knew that this was the right choice for me. But my knee is my life, therefore I could only trust it to the best doctors. That's why i came to the Hospital for Special Surgery and put my faith on Dr. John G. Kennedy. I couldn't have asked for a better treatment. His knowledge and skills are top-notch and the service at the hospital is first-class."
E. Carter, Downhill Skier.

"I had been suffering from ankle sprains since high school and had developed pain in my ankle which was now there all the time. As a mother of two, it was my desire to be able to run around and play with my children in the park, but I wasn't able to do so due to the pain. I went to visit Dr. Kennedy, who told me that I had a defect in my cartilage that could be treated with surgery. i decided to follow his advice and now I'm able to do all the things I want with my kids."
C. Goldberg

"I tried to go by with pain in my ankle for a few months, but as a salesman in New York city, walking blocks and blocks a day is the norm and it was interfering with my work to the point where I had thought about quitting. I had tried physical therapy for months, but the pain was very severe. I had an MRI done at HSS and Dr. Kennedy pointed out that I had a cyst in my bone which was the cause of the pain. He did surgery to drill the cyst and replace it with cement and, after more specific physical therapy program, I returned to work and can know also run on a treadmill at the gym."
P. Clayton

"Dr. Kennedy took care of my injured foot and made me comfortable again - quickly! I got better fast and was back to my game.

Michael Johnson - NY Giants

"In the spring of 2006 an MRI revealed a bond cyst in my left foot. As a competitive triathlete and runner I had obvious concerns about the extent of the injury, the length of recovery, and my ability to compete going forward. Needless to say, I shouldn't have worried. Dr. Kennedy and his team did an excellent job, from the surgery to post-op evaluations, my every need and concern was addressed. By summer I was out competing with absolutely no pain and even better, the confidence I gained form such treatment allowed me train harder that year and resulted in several top 10 finishes including New York City and Chicago triathlons. Thanks!!!"

Charles Macintosh - Triathlete

Dr. Kennedy is personable, knowledgeable and is not conservative - meaning, he got me back on the playing field as soon as he could and that's important to me. He's a real sportsman's doctor!
Greg Gurenlian - San Francisco Dragons - Lacrosse