Dr. Gaffney is a board-certified, fellowship-trained upper extremity surgeon. He specializes in comprehensive care of patients with shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand conditions. This includes care of all upper extremity fractures, arthritis, rotator cuff injuries, and carpal tunnel. He has special interests in pain-free ultrasound diagnosis of carpal tunnel and rotator cuff tears, as well as wide awake minimally invasive surgery of the hand. Outside of work, Dr. Gaffney enjoys spending time with his family, strength training, mountain biking, and spending time outdoors. Prior to joining MD West ONE, Dr. Gaffney served as a flight surgeon in the Air Force. This afforded him the opportunity to serve his country and care for the sick and injured evacuees from Iraq and Afghanistan. Dr. Gaffney enjoys athletics and outdoor activities such as triathlons, strength training, mountain biking, snowboarding, climbing, hiking, camping. He also enjoys more leisurely activities such as spending time with family and organic gardening.
Dr. Daniel L Gaffney, MD
- Hip & Knee Orthopedic Surgery
- Accepting new patients
- 24 years of experience
- MD West One - Omaha 8005 Farnam Dr Ste 305, Omaha, NE 68114
- (402) 390-4111
Brief Intro
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Education Background
FELLOWSHIP
Wake Forrest University - 2014
RESIDENCY
University of Utah - 2013
Brooks Air Force Base - 2006
Michigan State University - 2006
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Creighton University School of Medicine - 2005
Washington State University - 2001
Languages Spoken
- English
Location & Hours
- 8005 Farnam Dr Ste 305, Omaha, NE 68114
Specialties Treated
- Hip & Knee Orthopedic Surgery
Conditions Addressed
- Shoulder impingement
Insurance Accepted
* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).
- Aetna
- UnitedHealthcare
- Medicaid
- AARP
- Medicare
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Cigna
- Molina Healthcare
- Tricare
- Wellcare
- Meritain Health
- CHAMPVA
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Humana
- Oscar Health Insurance
- Medica
- AmeriGroup
- Golden Rule
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