Dr. John R. McCloskey received his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Medical School in 1970.
He completed his surgical internship at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center in New York City in 1971.
Dr. McCloskey completed his orthopedic residency at The University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia in 1975.
He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a Lieutenant Commander and orthopaedic surgeon from 1975-1977. In 1977,
Dr. McCloskey joined the medical staff of Shore Medical Center in Somers Point where he has built a flourishing
private practice and where he continues his career as an orthopedic surgeon.

Dr. McCloskey served as the Chairman of the Orthopaedic Department at Shore Medical Center for 20 years. He has
also served as the President of the medical staff of Shore Medical Center and President of the medical staff at Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation. From 2003 through 2005 Dr. McCloskey led the New Jersey Orthopaedic Society as President. Dr. McCloskey has been named one of the top orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey Monthly Magazine.