John P Nelligan, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 21-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout John P Nelligan
About The Provider
Dr. Nelligan earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago, Illinois, and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Stanford University Medical Center in Palo Alto, California. He then went into private practice, serving at both Stanford University Medical Center and Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City for over 20 years. He also served as medical director and staff surgeon for the total joint program at St. John’s Medical Center in Longview, Washington, before moving to Sonora in 2012.
"It is important to offer each patient a full-spectrum of care, which includes non-surgical measures," Dr. Nelligan explains. "We work with each patient to bring him or her functional restoration and pain relief using the least invasive treatment option that is likely to work.”
Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- Adventist Health Sonora Orthopedics
- 680 Guzzi Lane, Suite 102, Sonora, CA 95370
- Get Directions
- phone: 209-536-5795
- 193 Fairview Lane, Suite C, Sonora, CA 95370
- Get Directions
- phone: 209-536-5135
Expertise
Education
Rush Medical College
Medical SchoolRush University Medical Center
Internship ProgramStanford University
Residency ProgramBoard Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1990Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Anthem MediCal
- Blue Shield
- CA Health & Wellness
- Cigna
- CMSP (County Medical Services Program) (AHSR)
- Health Net Medi-CAL (AHSR only)
- HealthNet
- Medi-cal ORP1
- Medicare AHSR Part B
- Stanislaus Foundation (AHSR)
- TriWest
- UHC
- Western Growers (AHCL) (AHSR)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
205 ratings, 22 reviewsThe provider star rating is calculated using patient responses to the five care provider questions in our patient satisfaction survey. Below you can see the provider’s star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Dr. Nelligan raises listening to an art. Everything I said he responded to appropriately and respectfully. It's been a long time since I have been so pleased in being heard as I was with Dr. Nelligan
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr. Nelligan took extra time To assess and help figure out what's wrong with my knee.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr. Nelligan thoroughly explained to me what to expect after my therapy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
All good experiences there!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
Dr is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Dr. Nelligan is wonderful and listens to my issues about my arm
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Always recommend Dr Nelligan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2025
Great doctor and a great person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
She was extremely kind and listened to my concerns with encouragement to help me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2025
Dr Nelligan was very caring and explained my knee problems very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
I started going to Dr Nelligan #1 to avoid traveling and so far u have been very satisfied with Dr Nelligan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2025
Dr. Nelligan was efficient and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
Dr Nelligan takes the time to listen and explain all treatment plans.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
Had a 3 week delay in getting referred for PT, no one would send the referral
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2025
Doctor Nelligan seems to be a very nice man, very respectful and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
Dr Nelligan was excellent at their being concerned for my health. They were patient, caring and thorough with pursuing good results for my improvement.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2025
Intelligent , patient, took good notes
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
I as so impressed by this Dr. He was simply excellent. He was very engaging, listened to my concerns and took all the time I needed. I left feeling so fortunate to have found him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
He is solid, knows his business, never a worry, never a problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2024
Dr Nelligan is the best. Highly recommend him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2024
Dr. Nelligan is a wonderful, caring, thoughtful, profressional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2024
Dr Nelligan was real informative about all that was going on with my knees. He listened and answered all our questions. He's real good at giving injections into the knees. I'm seeing improvements and would definitely recommend him