John Kearny Rodgers (October 18, 1793 – November 9, 1851) was an American surgeon who was known for his skill in both ophthalmic and vascular surgery.

His paternal grandfather, John Rodgers, was the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Manhattan for many years.

After graduating from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1816, he and his fellow student there, Edward Delafield, went to London for further training.

[4][5] In 1818, shortly after his return to New York, Rodgers was appointed as a demonstrator in the anatomy department of the College of Physicians and Surgeons and also went into private practice.

He was attended by several physicians during his month-long illness, with serious disagreements between them as to the appropriateness of his treatment and the ultimate cause of his death.