Overview
Sean Gaffney is a Palliative Medicine provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. His top area of expertise is Opioid Induced Constipation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sean Gaffney
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sean Gaffney?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sean Gaffney by calling their office at 984-974-1000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sean Gaffney a top-rated expert for Opioid Induced Constipation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sean Gaffney is classified as an Experienced expert for Opioid Induced Constipation, 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. Sean Gaffney specialize in?
While Dr. Sean Gaffney is a Palliative Medicine, they have specific expertise in Opioid Induced Constipation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Palliative Medicine.
Does Dr. Sean Gaffney participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sean Gaffney has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Opioid Induced Constipation. You can view a list of Dr. Sean Gaffney's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sean Gaffney accept my insurance?
Dr. Sean Gaffney accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 984-974-1000 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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- Opioid Induced ConstipationDr. Gaffney isExperienced. Learn about Opioid Induced Constipation.