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Dr. James Gaffney, MD

Dr. James Gaffney, MD

Neurology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. James Gaffney, MD is a neurologist in Ithaca, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1984. He is affiliated with Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

905 Hanshaw Rd # A Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 273-6757

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Gaffney specializes in the area of Neurology. • See board certifications
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Gaffney's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gaffney

3.2

13 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
46%
46%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
38%
38%

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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Ithaca, NY – Jun 24, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
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Disgruntled – Jun 01, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
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Matthew A in Ithaca, NY – Apr 21, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
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Kaye Stone in South Ogden, UT – Jan 18, 2017
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 people found this helpful
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Ithaca, NY – Nov 02, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
8 people found this helpful
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Arthur in Upstate, NY – Mar 25, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Gaffney, MD is a neurologist in Ithaca, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1984. He is affiliated with Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca.

  • Neurology

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  • New York Medical College

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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Locations

Practice

Cayuga Neurologic Services905 Hanshaw Rd # A Ithaca, NY 14850
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
  • Directions

Practice

Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca101 Dates Dr Ithaca, NY 14850
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Cayuga Immediate Care8 Brentwood Dr Ste B Ithaca, NY 14850
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca

    101 Dates Dr
    Ithaca, NY 14850
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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