Christian J. Gaffney
Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Christian J. Gaffney

General Surgery
Sanford Health Spine Center
4141 5th St., 
Rapid City, SD 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
3
conditions
Sanford Health Spine Center
4141 5th St., 
Rapid City, SD 

Overview

Christian Gaffney, MD, treats a wide variety of conditions that impact the neck, back and spine. He is devoted to helping patients return to their active, healthy lifestyles. Dr. Gaffney offers: Dr. Gaffney also provides outreach services in Gillette, WY. Speaks: English.

Dr. Gaffney is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Dr. Gaffney is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Gaffney is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in SD

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowships

Twin Cities Spine Center, Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Monument Health Custer Hospital
Fall River Hospital - Cah
Black Hills Surgical Hospital LLC
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital
Chadron Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Avera Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Mountain Health
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • POS
  • PPO
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Sanford
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Sanford Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Sanford Health Spine Center
4141 5th St., Rapid City, SD 57701
Other Locations
Black Hills Surgical Hospital
216 Anamaria Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christian J. Gaffney

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christian J. Gaffney?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Christian J. Gaffney by calling their office at 605-341-1414. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Christian J. Gaffney a top-rated expert for Microdiscectomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christian J. Gaffney is classified as an Advanced expert for Microdiscectomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Christian J. Gaffney specialize in?

While Dr. Christian J. Gaffney is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Microdiscectomy, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Christian J. Gaffney accept my insurance?

Dr. Christian J. Gaffney accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Avera Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 605-341-1414 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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