- Neurologists
- GA
- Austell, GA
- Dr. Sandy McGaffigan, MD
Dr. Sandy McGaffigan, MD
Neurology•Female•Age 59
Neurology
Dr. Sandy McGaffigan, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Austell, GA and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. McGaffigan has extensive experience in Headache, Epilepsy, and Neurodegenerative Disorders. She graduated from Rush University in 1991. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Wellstar Cobb Hospital and Wellstar Douglas Hospital. Her office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Northwest Neurology
4460 Austell Rd Austell, GA 30106Accepting new patients
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About Me
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Specialties
- Neurology
Education
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does Dr. Sandy McGaffigan, MD accept any insurance plans?
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What are Dr. Sandy McGaffigan, MD's top areas of expertise?
Dr. McGaffigan specializes in Headache, Epilepsy, and Neurodegenerative Disorders. See more on Healthgrades.
What conditions does Dr. Sandy McGaffigan, MD treat?
Dr. McGaffigan frequently treats the following conditions: Restless Leg Syndrome, All Headaches (incl. Migraine), and Headache. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Sandy McGaffigan, MD's office address?
Dr. McGaffigan's office is located at 4460 Austell Rd, Austell, GA 30106. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages is Dr. Sandy McGaffigan, MD fluent in?
Dr. McGaffigan is able to speak Spanish and English. View profile to see all.
Is Dr. Sandy McGaffigan, MD able to provide telehealth services?
Dr. McGaffigan provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.
Is Dr. Sandy McGaffigan, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. Sandy McGaffigan, MD is affiliated with Wellstar Cobb Hospital and Wellstar Douglas Hospital.
How much experience does Dr. Sandy McGaffigan, MD have?
Dr. McGaffigan has over 31 years of healthcare experience.
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Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. McGaffigan treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. McGaffigan treats other conditions, please contact the office at (770) 941-4716.
Headache
Headache is a common symptom that can sometimes signal a more serious condition, such as migraine, high blood pressure, or cerebral hemorrhage.Compare with other Headache specialists.
Dr. McGaffigan is experienced in the area of Headache. See the graph below to learn more about her experience.
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Epilepsy
Epilepsy specialists diagnose and treat spectrum of brain disorders that cause seizures due to an interruption of normal nerve activity in the brain.Compare with other Epilepsy specialists.
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Neurodegenerative Disorders
Neurodegenerative disorders specialists diagnose and treat diseases, such as Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Lewy body disease, and Huntington's disease, that break down motor neurons, resulting in debiliating and life-threatening symptoms.Compare with other Neurodegenerative Disorders specialists.
Dr. McGaffigan is experienced in the area of Neurodegenerative Disorders. See the graph below to learn more about her experience.
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Neuromuscular & Movement Disorders
Neuromuscular and movement disorders specialists diagnose and treat conditions marked by uncontrolled or unwanted physical movements caused by disruptions in nerve and muscle function.Compare with other Neuromuscular & Movement Disorders specialists.
Dr. McGaffigan is experienced in the area of Neuromuscular & Movement Disorders. See the graph below to learn more about her experience.
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Dr. McGaffigan's conditions and procedures:
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Aneurysm
- Anterior Horn Disease
- Ataxia
- Autonomic Disorders
- Bell's Palsy
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuritis
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Chronic Pain
- Cluster Headache
- Cognitive Function Testing
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
- Concussion
- Corticobasal Degeneration
- Cranial Trauma
- Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
- Dementia
- Dementia Evaluation
- Dementia or Depression Screening
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Difficulty With Walking
- Diplopia
- Dystonia
- EEG (Electroencephalogram)
- Epilepsy
- Essential Tremor
- Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
- Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
- Evoked Potential Test
- Functional Movement Screening
- Gait Abnormality
- Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
- Head CT Scan
- Headache
- Herniated Disc
- Home Sleep Study
- Hypertensive Encephalopathy
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- ImPACT Testing
- Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
- Insomnia
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Low Back Pain
- Memory Evaluation
- Meningitis
- Menstrual Migraine
- Migraine
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Myelopathy
- Myoclonus
- Narcolepsy and Cataplexy
- Nerve Conduction Studies
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
- Optic Neuritis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinsonism
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Peripheral Neuropathy Testing
- Pituitary Tumor
- Polyneuropathy
- Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
- Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
- Pseudobulbar Affect
- Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rasmussen's Syndrome
- Rathke's Cleft Cyst
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Seizure Disorders
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Study
- Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Stenosis
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Sudoscan
- Syncope
- Syphilis Infections
- TCD Bubble Test
- Tension Headache
- Tic Disorders
- Torticollis
- Tourette's Syndrome
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Tremor
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Vasculitis
- Vertigo
- Visual Field Defects
- Vitamin B Deficiency
- Wada Test
- Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
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Dr. McGaffigan accepts
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Dr. McGaffigan accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Ambetter
- Superior Health Plan
- Anthem
- Blue Choice PPO, EPO-GA
- Blue Choice-GA HMO-POS
- Blue Essential Open Access-GA HMO
- Blue Essential Open Access-GA POS
- Blue Essential-GA PPO
- Blue HRA Blue Choice-GA PPO
- Blue HRA Blue Open Access-GA POS
- Blue HSA Blue Choice-GA PPO
- Blue HSA Blue Open Access-GA POS
- Blue Open Access-GA HMO
- BlueChoice Healthcare Plan-GA
- BlueChoice-GA HMO
- BlueChoice-GA POS
- BlueChoice-GA PPO
- Healthy Support Open Access-GA POS
- Healthy Support-GA PPO
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Pathway Guided Access Products-GA HMO
- Pathway Products - Pathway Network-GA HMO
- Pathway X (on Exchange)-GA HMO
- Pathway X Guided Access-GA
- Pathway X Guided Access-GA HMO
- Pathway-GA HMO
- State Health Network - SHBP-GA
- Traditional / Indemnity-GA
- Traditional Health Plan-GA
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
- Blue Choice HMO
- Blue Choice Option POS
- Blue Open Access POS
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Preferred PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
Locations
Northwest Neurology
Practice
Wellstar Neurology
Affiliated Hospitals
Dr. McGaffigan is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.
Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.64% Patients that would definitely recommend, 6% lower than the national average
11 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
61% Patients that would definitely recommend, 9% lower than the national average
3 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
65% Patients that would definitely recommend, 5% lower than the national average
16 Awards Received
Award Highlight: State Ranking Award - Pulmonary Care™ (2023)
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