Summary

Dr. Joseph Gaffney is a cardiovascular disease specialist who focuses on heart conditions in children and young patients. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College and completed his pediatric residency training at Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center. With 45 years of experience in pediatric cardiology, Dr. Gaffney holds board certification in Pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics. He provides care in English for his patients and families.

Dr. Gaffney practices at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton and sees patients in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He specializes in treating children born with congenital heart disease and heart valve problems, including aortic valve stenosis and bicuspid aortic valve conditions. His expertise includes performing heart rhythm tests, specialized heart ultrasounds, and stress tests to evaluate how well young hearts function. Patients rate Dr. Gaffney 5.0 out of 5 stars for his compassionate care and clinical expertise.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 45 years of experience
  • 11 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatrics
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Clinical Academic Building - Rutgers Health Department of Pediatrics | Cardiology

125 Paterson St Ste 6100New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Mon8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks English Speaks English, French, Spanish Speaks Chinese, English Speaks English, Russian, Spanish
New Brunswick , NJBrooklyn , NYBrooklyn , NYBrooklyn , NY
Med School: New York Medical College Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Shandong Medical Univ Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Joseph W. Gaffney

  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • GEHA
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Meritain Health
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Joseph W. Gaffney has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Joseph W. Gaffney has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Critical Care
  • Echocardiography
  • Heart Catheterization

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

Joseph W. Gaffney holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey. They are board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatrics, Brookdale Hospital Med Center, and Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program.

Medical School

Graduated from New York Medical College in 1981 and New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny in 1981.

NPI Number

Joseph W. Gaffney's NPI number is 1437125952.

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