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Dr. John Gaffney, MD

Dr. John Gaffney, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. John Gaffney, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Garden City, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island and NYU Langone Hospitals. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

1300 Franklin Ave Ste UL3A Garden City, NY 11530
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Dr. Gaffney's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gaffney

3.7
28 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Brought my son in who had pain in his ankle. X-rays were negative and when Dr. Gaffney examined his ankle (touching and asking where it hurt) he diagnosed it as a growth plate fracture. Saw him for a total of 5 minutes and his office billed my insurance for a "surgery" charging over $4,000!!!! No bedside manner as well. Will NEVER go back to him again.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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Jason Torres – Jul 28, 2021
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If you have a deductible do not go here, they charge extremely high prices for mediocre service. For our two followup visits, we saw a P.A. less than 10 minutes (Dr. Gaffney didn't come in at all) and we weren't even shown the Xray yet received a incredibly high bill. They are part of a huge group and thats what you pay for, a fancy office thats like a factory. Also they gave us a prescription to buy a child's sling which we drove almost an hour to find while my daughter was in such pain and it turned out to be a cheap piece of garbage. I bought one on the internet so much stronger and supportive, why wouldn't they know this and recommend to patients in the initial visit.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Jennifer Paige – Apr 15, 2020
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Was recommended to Dr. Gaffney by our family physician when my daughter injured her ankle. She had a bad sprain and displaced fracture. We were able to schedule an appointment for an evaluation, and Dr. Gaffney was very thorough and explained the injury and followup care. Would recommend Dr. Gaffney.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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NY – Apr 05, 2019
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Dr Gaffney is knowledgeable, professional and thorough. The amount of time, attention and expertise he and his staff gave to my son led us to an accurate diagnosis that could have very easily been overlooked. Dr Gaffney was recommended to me, and I, in turn highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 18, 2019
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The front office clerk, would not make us a return appointment. Said, 'either you can be seated and wait until I call you up -there was no one up front w/ her at the time other than us, or you can call back to make an appt. Every time I attempt to call for an appointment, their 'out of office' recording is on even though I called during what normal business hours. Extremely disappointing and unprofessional. I can't recall a DRs office that will not make a f/u appt. immediately before u leave
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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NY – Jan 19, 2019
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My daughter was referred to the office regarding an elbow injury that was causing numbness and blue fingers. Office staff refused to schedule an appointment despite phone calls from another orthopedic doctor requesting that she be seen. Office staff was rude and unprofessional. Extremely disappointed in my first impression of this office. I have no comment on doctor care as she was not seen, but the office staff was uncaring and insensitive to a 10 year old in pain.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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May 26, 2018
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I've been to see Dr. Gaffney many times. He is a pleasure of a doctor. He takes the time to explain the situation an remedy. His bedside manner is impeccable. I have referred him to many of my friends.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Diana in East, Meadow, NY – Nov 01, 2017
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Dr gaffney is a wonderful doctor. He spends the time to explain things to do and doesn't make you feel rushed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Romie C in Bellmore, NY – Sep 05, 2017
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Dr. John Gaffney, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Garden City, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with medical...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

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  • New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Nyu Langone Sleep Medicine Associates-1300 Franklin Ave Ste Upper1300 Franklin Ave Ste UL3A Garden City, NY 11530
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island

    259 1st St
    Mineola, NY 11501
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards
  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave
    New York, NY 10016
    Recipient of 62
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • St Charles Hospital

    200 Belle Terre Rd
    Port Jefferson, NY 11777
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    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

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

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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