Dr. James Shannon Gaffney, MD

Dr. James Gaffney specializes in neurology, bringing more than four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College and completed his residency training at Strong Memorial Hospital. With 42 years of experience treating neurological conditions, Dr. Gaffney has developed extensive knowledge in diagnosing and managing disorders of the nervous system. He speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Gaffney practices at multiple locations throughout central New York, including affiliations with Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca, Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, and Schuyler Hospital. His practice serves patients in Ithaca and Cortland. He focuses on treating conditions such as altered consciousness levels and high blood pressure emergencies. Dr. Gaffney performs specialized neurological tests including nerve conduction studies and brain wave monitoring to help diagnose his patients' conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.9 …out of 5 stars on Vitals.