Dr. James Shannon Gaffney, MD

Dr. James Gaffney is a neurologist who has dedicated over four decades to caring for patients with neurological conditions. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College and completed his residency training at Strong Memorial Hospital. With 42 years of experience in neurology, Dr. Gaffney has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating complex neurological disorders. He provides care in English to his patients.

Dr. Gaffney practices at multiple locations throughout central New York, including Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca, Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, and Schuyler Hospital, with offices in Ithaca and Cortland. He specializes in treating conditions such as altered consciousness levels and high blood pressure emergencies. His clinical expertise includes performing diagnostic tests like nerve conduction studies and brain wave monitoring, along with providing emergency neurological care. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 on Vitals.