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Dr. Philip Gafford, MD

Dr. Philip Gafford, MD

General Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Philip Gafford, MD is a general surgeon in Lima, OH and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities Texas Health Fort Worth and Faith Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

1003 Bellefontaine Ave Ste 125 Lima, OH 45804

Make an Appointment

(419) 998-8207

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Gafford is affiliated with Texas Health Fort Worth Fort Worth, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Gafford specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Gafford's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gafford

3.7
6 ratings
5 star
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3 star
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1 star
33%
33%

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About Me

biography

Dr. Philip Gafford, MD is a general surgeon in Lima, OH and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities Texas Health Fort Worth and Faith Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

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  • Southwest College Of Naturopathic Medicinehealth Sciences

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Lima Memorial Health System1003 Bellefontaine Ave Ste 125 Lima, OH 45804
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Practice

Faith Community Hospital215 Chisholm Trl Jacksboro, TX 76458
2
Lima Memorial Health System1001 Bellefontaine Ave Lima, OH 45804
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Faith Community Hospital

    215 Chisholm Trl
    Jacksboro, TX 76458

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

    89%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    87%
    Patients said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

    20% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Texas Health Fort Worth

    1301 Pennsylvania Ave
    Fort Worth, TX 76104
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025)

    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

    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 nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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