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Dr. John Kronick, MD

Dr. John Kronick, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. John Kronick, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Brentwood, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of Health Sciences Chicago in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities John Muir Medical Center Concord and John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Golden State Orthopedics & Spine - Brentwood

350 John Muir Pkwy Brentwood, CA 94513
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Dr. Kronick's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kronick

3.8

30 ratings, 18 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sherrie Cogbill – Jan 21, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 27, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
3 people found this helpful
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Greg Duarte – May 02, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
2 people found this helpful
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Becky – Jan 30, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Sarah – Jul 15, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Patient in Pain – Mar 29, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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José Luis Rodríguez – Aug 24, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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John Forcina – Aug 05, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Aug 03, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Anna R. – May 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Irma Sevin – Apr 02, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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JR1144 – Feb 26, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Steve J – Feb 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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J.C. – Mar 17, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Misty Cork in Walnut Creek, CA – Jun 26, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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May 10, 2019
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
11 people found this helpful
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Brentwood, CA – Apr 08, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Cornelius Shields in Oakland, CA – May 12, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I am most proud of being able to take care of patients with difficult problems that other surgeons don't tackle and enjoy restoring patients' quality of life – to return to an active lifestyle.

biography

Dr. Kronick is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and has 17-plus years of experience in treating patients. He began practicing orthopedic surgery in 1995 after completing his medical training at the Chicago Medical School and his residency...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Rush Orthopaedic Institute

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery Wayne State University School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1995
  • Wayne State University School Of Medicine, Department Of Orthopedic Surgery

    Residency Hospital, 1995
  • Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery Wayne State University School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1991
  • Wayne State University School Of Medicine, Department Of Orthopedic Surgery

    Internship Hospital, 1991
  • University Of Health Sciences Chicago

    Medical School, 1990
  • Bowdoin College

    Undergraduate School, 1986
  • Bowdoin College (ba)

    Undergraduate School, 1986
  • Board Certification American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

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Locations

Golden State Orthopedics & Spine - Brentwood

Golden State Orthopedics & Spine - Brentwood350 John Muir Pkwy Brentwood, CA 94513
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Golden State Orthopedics & Spine - Redwood

Golden State Orthopedics & Spine - Redwood2625 Shadelands Dr Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • John Muir Medical Center Concord

    2540 East St
    Concord, CA 94520
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd
    Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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