
Dr. John Luke Gaffey M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
2160 S 1st Ave Maywood IL, 60153About
Dr. John Gaffey is a hand surgeon practicing in Maywood, IL. Dr. Gaffey specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
Education and Training
University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com 2004
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Practice At 1301 Penn Ave Suite 213
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- Dr. Gary Kronen MD1200 S York Rd Elmhurst IL 60126
- Dr. Todd Rimington MD250 S Northwest Hwy Park Ridge IL 60068
- Dr. Jennifer Wolf M.D.5841 S Maryland Ave Chicago IL 60637
- Dr. Anton Jiries Fakhouri MD10330 S Roberts Rd Palos Hills IL 60465
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LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERl
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700 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE DES MOINES IA 50316IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl
1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl
1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309