Laura Gaffney's Online Review Report Card

My experiences with Dr Gaffney have always been very good. She always took the time to listen and explain. Very professional. I would follow her to her next location, if I knew where she is going.

I waited 6 months to get into see Dr. Gaffney, 2 days before my appointment I received a phone call stating that they were not going to be able to see me and told me to find another Dr. No explanation as to why. I thought maybe it was because they decided not to take new patients but when I called pretending to be someone else they were more than happy to schedule an appointment. Had I read these reviews prior to making an appointment I would have never bothered. When I went on the Adventhealth website she had nothing but rave reviews, not sure how that can be possible when so many people on this forum have nothing good to say about her. I guess this was a blessing in disguise that my appointment was cancelled.

Dr.Gaffney didn’t even look at me when she walked in the room. She was arrogant and condescending. I felt extremely rushed. Don’t know why she chose this profession. Doesn’t seem to care at all. My blood pressure was probably sky high by the time I left her office. I chose her because I usually feel woman are more compassionate. Advent Health is suppose to be a ministry.

I went to Dr Gaffney for a little over a year and it was just NOT GOOD. I am putting this out there as a warning because I honestly feel bad for the her clientele which is mostly seniors. I was probably her youngest patient - and I am no spring chicken. Getting appointments is more than 5-6 months out and the office will say they called in refills but never do (I tried 5 times!) They told me ... well just go to immediate care and they can refill it. Really? This was me calling PROACTIVELY for 4 weeks prior to my prescription expiring.. and it finally ran out due to their negligence. I even tried to have my pharmacy request the refill and Dr. Gaffney denied it because she claimed I needed to come in for a visit. This is a medication I have taken for years.. not major meds but something for skin inflammation that I take daily as preventative. Yea - come in for an appointment but can't get in for 6 months? No call ever. I feel bad for seniors aren't able to manage this. BEWARE!

I wish the people with a bad experience would give Dr.Laura Gaffney another chance. My husband and I have been going to her for over a year and we are very pleased with the time spent with us....we have never had to wait a lengthy time when we have an appt. She is courteous, knowledgeable and thorough. Her office staff actually answers the phone when you need an appointment. I would give her 10 stars if I could and I feel blessed to have found her.

I was seen for bad fluid retention. I was very concerned (still am since it's still going on) but I don't think she even heard my complaints. She barely looked at the swelling in my legs and didn't even look at my feet and told me that my fluid retention was mild. I even have swelling in my lower back and numbness/tingling in my hands and feet. If it's so mild then why have I gained 12 lbs in a week despite eating much less? And why can I press and leave large dents in my legs, feet and back? Then she suggested stopping one of my diabetes meds and increasing my water pill for only a couple days. She also refused to address another issue I've been having and said I would need to make a separate appointment to see a PA who I won't be able to see until next year. This poor excuse for a doctor is as useless as a screen door on a submarine!

Unfortunately, Dr. Gaffney takes a very dismissive approach with her practice and tends to rush every appointment. I can understand this happening once or maybe even twice, but leaving every single appointment with the same conclusion is unacceptable. She finds an excuse for every symptom so that no further tests are ever recommended. That being said, their office has a wonderful Physician Assistant on staff that I've been deferring to until I can find a better suited PCP.

I am taking my mom to Dr. Gaffney and I wish I could switch to her as well, unfortunately, they do not accept my insurance. Dr. Gaffney always very respectful, she listens to our concerns and tries to find the best options for my mom. My mom has cancer and other complex problems that come with it. Dr. Gaffney not only creates individualized plan of care, she also helps us to find great specialists for consultations.

I saw Dr Gaffney at my first regular Dr appt within a year of moving here. I was behind on a few screenings and she quickly but empathetically zeroed in on those as well as a primary need, addressing a very confusing, situational depression that had set in since a recent heart surgery. While my world was spinning still trying to sort through exactly why I felt so devastated, she asked all the right questions, made great referrals, and helped me truly recover within a month. I will always be grateful for her professionalism, knowledge and quick observations to not only heal me, but save me months of suffering.

Yes she absolutely addressed My issues that really helped And it was simple and helpful At no cost just something I could do my self