General Info

Dr. Gaffney is a board-certified, fellowship-trained upper extremity surgeon. He specializes in comprehensive care of patients with shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand conditions. This includes care of all upper extremity fractures, arthritis, rotator cuff injuries, and carpal tunnel. He has special interests in pain-free ultrasound diagnosis of carpal tunnel and rotator cuff tears, as well as wide awake minimally invasive surgery of the hand. Outside of work, Dr. Gaffney enjoys spending time with his family, strength training, mountain biking, and spending time outdoors. Prior to joining MD West ONE, Dr. Gaffney served as a flight surgeon in the Air Force. This afforded him the opportunity to serve his country and care for the sick and injured evacuees from Iraq and Afghanistan. Dr. Gaffney enjoys athletics and outdoor activities such as triathlons, strength training, mountain biking, snowboarding, climbing, hiking, camping. He also enjoys more leisurely activities such as spending time with family and organic gardening.