David K. Gaffney
( out of 140 reviews )

David K. Gaffney, MD, PhD, FACR, FABS, FASTRO

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

  • Radiation Oncology

    801-581-2396

  • Sugar House Health Center

    801-586-4041

  • Senior Director for Clinical Research, Huntsman Cancer Institute

    Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Utah

    J Robert and Ann K Stewart Endowed Professorship

    David Gaffney, MD, PhD, is vice-chair and professor of radiation oncology, Senior Director for Clinical Research, and J Robert and Ann K Stewart Endowed Professorship at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. His main research interests are in clinical trial development, prognostic markers, radiation sensitizers, and secondary cancers. He is an active clinician and specializes in the radiotherapeutic management of gynecological cancers, breast cancers, and lymphoma.

    Dr. Gaffney is interested in clinical trials that improve survival and quality of life for cancer patients. He serves as a co-Chair for the National Cancer Institute Gynecologic Cancer Steering Committee and previously was chair of the Gynecologic Working Group for the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG). He is a past chair of the American Brachytherapy Society and the Cervix Cancer Research Network. He is active in the Gynecologic Cancer Intergroup, a worldwide organization of clinical trial groups. He also chairs the Clinical Research Executive Committee at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and serves as a Senior Editor for the International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer, Gynecologic Oncology, and the American Journal of Clinical Oncology, and Brachytherapy.

    In addition, Dr. Gaffney is interested in radiation sensitizers, which are drugs that make cancer cells more sensitive to the effects of radiation therapy. Dr. Gaffney enjoys working with medical students and residents on a wide variety of projects.

    Dr. Gaffney received his PhD in biochemistry from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1990 and his MD from the same institution in 1992. He completed an internship at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, and a residency in radiation oncology at the University of Utah School of Medicine.

    Specialties

    • Gynecologic Oncology
    • Radiation Oncology
    • Lymphomas
    • Breast Cancer

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Radiation Oncology - Primary

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 140 reviews )

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    February 19, 2023

    Kind and very attentive! Remembered me from 20 years ago. Remembers that I was a coach!!! Helped me relax in a stressful situation.

    February 12, 2023

    It is nice to have a caring and informed Dr. Never worry about my care I receive.

    February 11, 2023

    He was upbeat and friendly

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  • Senior Director for Clinical Research, Huntsman Cancer Institute

    Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Utah

    J Robert and Ann K Stewart Endowed Professorship

    David Gaffney, MD, PhD, is vice-chair and professor of radiation oncology, Senior Director for Clinical Research, and J Robert and Ann K Stewart Endowed Professorship at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. His main research interests are in clinical trial development, prognostic markers, radiation sensitizers, and secondary cancers. He is an active clinician and specializes in the radiotherapeutic management of gynecological cancers, breast cancers, and lymphoma.

    Dr. Gaffney is interested in clinical trials that improve survival and quality of life for cancer patients. He serves as a co-Chair for the National Cancer Institute Gynecologic Cancer Steering Committee and previously was chair of the Gynecologic Working Group for the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG). He is a past chair of the American Brachytherapy Society and the Cervix Cancer Research Network. He is active in the Gynecologic Cancer Intergroup, a worldwide organization of clinical trial groups. He also chairs the Clinical Research Executive Committee at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and serves as a Senior Editor for the International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer, Gynecologic Oncology, and the American Journal of Clinical Oncology, and Brachytherapy.

    In addition, Dr. Gaffney is interested in radiation sensitizers, which are drugs that make cancer cells more sensitive to the effects of radiation therapy. Dr. Gaffney enjoys working with medical students and residents on a wide variety of projects.

    Dr. Gaffney received his PhD in biochemistry from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1990 and his MD from the same institution in 1992. He completed an internship at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, and a residency in radiation oncology at the University of Utah School of Medicine.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Radiation Oncology -Primary

    Research interests

    • Gynecologic Oncology
    • Breast Cancer
    • Lymphoma
    • Secondary Cancer Risk
    • Prognostic Markers
    • Clinical Trial Development

    Education history

    Residency Radiation Oncology - University of Utah Resident
    LDS Hospital Intern
    Doctoral Training Biochemistry - Medical College of Wisconsin Ph.D.
    Medicine - Medical College of Wisconsin M.D.
    Undergraduate Chemistry - University of Colorado B.A.