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Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR

Specializes in: Radiation Oncology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Professional interests include: breast cancer, lymphoma
1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR is a radiation oncologist in Salt Lake City, UT specializing in radiation oncology. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR is affiliated with University of Utah Health.

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Office Locations

University of Utah Health

1280 E. Stringham Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 581-2000
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University of Utah Health

1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
(801) 581-2396
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In The News 

“"We want our patients to have essentially no side effects," said Dr. David Gaffney, senior director of clinical research for the Huntsman Cancer Institute and vice chairman of the University of...”—"Huntsman Cancer Institute breaks ground on sophisticated radiation facility named for Sen. Hatch", Desert News, November 2018
“The treatment, called intensity modulated proton therapy, is tailored to treat cancerous tumors with more precision, limiting radiation's effects on surrounding parts of the body, said Dr. David...”—"More-precise radiation treatment coming to Utah in 2020", Desert News, January 2018
“The study, which was a retrospective look at what has happened to 21,249 cancer patients treated between 1988 and 2001, "is the largest reported population analysis of adjuvant radiation therapy in...”—"Study targets endometrial cancer", Desert News, January 2006

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

radiation therapy

In 2012, Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR had a list price for radiation therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Utah. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 82

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR treated as a radiation oncologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2013 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 285
radiation therapy 13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR.

Gender
Male 76
Female 116
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 175
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 105
From 75 to 84 55
85 and over 12
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR in 2013

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 28
Dementia 0
Cancer 52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR treated as a radiation oncologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2014 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 312
radiation therapy 29

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR.

Gender
Male 81
Female 123
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 178
Black 0
Hispanic 13
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 123
From 75 to 84 46
85 and over 14
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR in 2014

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 24
Dementia 5
Cancer 46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR treated as a radiation oncologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2015 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 308
radiation therapy 14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR.

Gender
Male 220
Female 284
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 444
Black 0
Hispanic 30
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 246
From 75 to 84 178
85 and over 38
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR in 2015

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 22
Dementia 7
Cancer 52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR treated as a radiation oncologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2016 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 270
radiation therapy 21

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR.

Gender
Male 126
Female 144
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 245
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 156
From 75 to 84 71
85 and over 25
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR in 2016

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 31
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 23
Dementia 6
Cancer 53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR treated as a radiation oncologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2017 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 157
radiation therapy 19

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR.

Gender
Male 78
Female 114
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 179
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 127
From 75 to 84 37
85 and over 12
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR in 2017

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 28
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 23
Dementia 0
Cancer 56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR treated as a radiation oncologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2018 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 218
radiation therapy 24

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR.

Gender
Male 70
Female 125
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 170
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 117
From 75 to 84 51
85 and over 14
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR in 2018

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 35
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 25
Dementia 6
Cancer 43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR treated as a radiation oncologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2019 were radiation therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 145
hospital care 13
inpatient care 13
radiation therapy 13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR.

Gender
Male 65
Female 117
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 154
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 111
From 75 to 84 49
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR in 2019

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 30
Dementia 0
Cancer 53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR treated as a radiation oncologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2020 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 192
radiation therapy 22

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR.

Gender
Male 85
Female 117
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 175
Black 0
Hispanic 14
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 112
From 75 to 84 62
85 and over 14
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR in 2020

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 35
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 26
Dementia 10
Cancer 50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR treated as a radiation oncologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2021 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 138
radiation therapy 30

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR.

Gender
Male 87
Female 109
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 177
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 110
From 75 to 84 63
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR in 2021

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 24
Dementia 11
Cancer 57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR treated as a radiation oncologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2022 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 279
radiation therapy 13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR.

Gender
Male 112
Female 156
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 240
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 147
From 75 to 84 90
85 and over 14
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR in 2022

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 22
Dementia 4
Cancer 69

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR treated as a radiation oncologist in Salt Lake City, UT were radiation therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit 216
hospital care 13
inpatient care 13
radiation therapy 19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR.

Gender
Male 90
Female 127
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 194
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 6
Other 1
Age
75 to 84 63
85 and over 13
Less than 65 14
65 to 74 123

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR treated were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 34
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 22
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Dementia 4
Cancer 48

Education & Training

Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed residency at University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology (Radiation Oncology) and has a state license in Utah.

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin

Residency: University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Radiology (Radiation Oncology)

Licensed In: Utah

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Utah Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 133 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR from all over the web to help you find the right in Salt Lake City, UT. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC $10,000 KEYTRUDA
$10,000
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation $7,624 KEYTRUDA
$7,624
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $1,510 LYNPARZA
$1,510
Nucletron Operations B.V. $247 Venezia
$167 		ELEKTA LINEAR ACCELERATOR
$80
Elekta, Inc. $235 MICROSELECTRON DIGITAL
$235
Other $55 SAVI
$55
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $19,010
Food and Beverage $661

Research Payments

Dr. David K. Gaffney, MD PHD, FACR has received 4 research payments totaling $651.

Biography

Dr. David Gaffney, who practices in Salt Lake City, UT, is a medical specialist in radiation oncology. On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among Dr. Gaffney's clinical interests: breast cancer and lymphoma. He attended Medical College of Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Utah. He is professionally affiliated with the University of Utah Health.

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