Laura A. Gaffney, MD
Pediatrics, Internal Medicine
Offers Video Visits Accepts New Patients
Locations for Laura A. Gaffney, MD
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Shawnee Mission Office
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AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at Shawnee MissionFormerly known as AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at Prairie View
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SHAWNEE MISSION Office
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Britain Development - B.E. Smith Family Center
Expertise of Laura A. Gaffney, MD
- Biography
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Laura Gaffney, MD, is an internist and pediatrician who focuses much of her patient care on adults with special needs. She is the medical director of AdventHealth Medical Group's Special Pediatric-to-Adult Need (SPAN) program. SPAN is Greater Kansas City’s only primary care program that provides comprehensive, patient-focused care for adults with a chronic condition that persists from childhood to adulthood.
NOTE: Though Dr. Gaffney is not currently accepting new patients for standard primary care, she is accepting new patients in the SPAN program. If you or someone you know is an adult with special needs who would like to schedule a new-patient appointment with Dr. Gaffney, call the SPAN scheduling line at Call913-632-SPAN (7726). Visit MyHealthKC.com/SPAN for additional details.
Dr. Gaffney has been providing care for adults with special needs since 1996. With dual Board certifications in pediatrics and internal medicine, she is uniquely qualified to provide specialized care for patients of all ages. She earned her medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, where she also completed her residency.
Dr. Gaffney has been with AdventHealth Medical Group (formerly Shawnee Mission Physicians Group) since 1997, during which time she has earned numerous honors for excellence in patient care.
- Personal Interests
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Family, gardening, reading, spirituality, travel.
- Care Philosophy
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Dr. Gaffney prioritizes listening to her patients. She is passionate about getting to know each patient while working to meet all of their health needs.
She'll work closely with you and a team of multidisciplinary physicians, when needed, to ensure you achieve your treatment goals so you can live your best life.
- Areas Served
- Shawnee Mission, KS | SHAWNEE MISSION, KS
- Languages Spoken
- English
- Education
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University of Missouri - Kansas City
- Residencies
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Pediatrics at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Internal Medicine at University of Missouri-Kansas City
- Medical Organization Memberships and Committees
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American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association
- Board Certification
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Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics
Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine
- Ages Accepted
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NewbornsInfantsChildrenAdolescentsAdultsGeriatrics
Insurances accepted by Laura A. Gaffney, MD
Disclaimer:
The list below is for reference purposes only and is subject to change. Please check with your health plan to confirm that this doctor is included before scheduling an appointment.
- AARP
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health-KS Medicaid
- BCBS-Kansas City
- Beech Street
- Century Health Solutions
- Champus
- Cigna
- Cigna HealthSpring Medicare Advantage HMO
- GEHA
- Galaxy Health Network
- Home State Health Allwell Medicare Advantage
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