John Gaffey, MD

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon

Urbandale: 4850 100th St | Urbandale, Iowa 50322

West Des Moines: 6001 Westown Parkway | West Des Moines, Iowa 50266

Specializations:

Post-traumatic reconstruction of the upper extremity
Treats arthritic conditions of the hand and wrist
Compressive neuropathies of the upper extremity
Bone Infection
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital Tunnel
DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis
Dislocations
Distal Radius Fracture
Finger Amputations
Dupuytren’s Contracture
Hand Fractures
Hand & Thumb Arthritis
Ganglion Cyst
Ligament repair and reconstructions
Lacerations
Nerve Repair
Scaphoid Fracture
Sports Injuries
Tendon Repair
Tendonitis
Trigger Finger
Work-related Conditions

Biography

Dr. John Gaffey is an Iowa native and University of Iowa graduate. Dr. Gaffey joined DMOS Orthopaedic Centers in 2010 and has build a significant practice centered around hand and wrist surgery.

Dr. Gaffey is an expert in treatment of arthritic conditions, including cutting-edge treatments, such as denervation procedures. One area of further interest for Dr. Gaffey is the minimally invasive treatment of Dupuytren's Contracture.

In his free time, Dr. Gaffey enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, fishing and boating. He also loves to travel and go on family vacations.

Credentials

Medical Education

University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine; Iowa City, IA

Orthopaedic Residency

Loyola University Medical Center; Maywood, IL

Fellowship Training

Hand Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics; Iowa City, IA

Associations

Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Member, American Society of Surgery of the Hand
Member, American Association for Hand Surgery

Board Certified

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Subspecialty Certification in Surgery of the Hand