About
Dr. Greg Gafni-Pappas brings more than 15 years of emergency medicine experience to WorldClinic. He holds board certification from the American Board of Emergency Medicine and earned Fellowship in the American College of Emergency Physicians. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and his medical degree from Michigan State University, then completed his emergency medicine residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Gafni-Pappas actively practices at two Michigan hospitals: Trinity Health Ann Arbor, a level one tertiary care trauma center, and Chelsea Hospital, where he serves as medical director of the emergency department. He holds a faculty role with the University of Michigan Emergency Medicine Residency and previously served as Assistant Program Director before shifting focus to emergency department operations. From 2017 to 2020, he directed a high-volume urgent care center. He served as Past President of the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians and co-edited the emergency ophthalmology section of CorePendium, an online emergency medicine textbook. He also trained in emergency ultrasound and wilderness medicine, previously holding a Wilderness EMT certificate. He lives in Ann Arbor with his wife and three children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Michigan, B.S.
Medical School
Michigan State University
Residency
Emergency Medicine, Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Additional Training
Emergency ultrasound training; Wilderness medicine training (Wilderness EMT certificate)
Certifications
Who is Dr. Gafni-Pappas right for?
Dr. Gafni-Pappas is a strong fit for patients who want an actively practicing emergency physician on their care team. His dual hospital roles and trauma center experience make him effective for acute and urgent presentations. Travelers and outdoor enthusiasts benefit from his wilderness medicine background. Patients who value a physician with academic depth and operational experience in high-volume settings will find him well matched.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Greg Gafni-Pappas has over 15 years of emergency medicine experience. He actively practices at Trinity Health Ann Arbor, a level one trauma center, and serves as emergency department medical director at Chelsea Hospital in Michigan.
Dr. Gafni-Pappas earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and his medical degree from Michigan State University. He completed his emergency medicine residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Yes. Dr. Gafni-Pappas holds board certification from the American Board of Emergency Medicine and earned Fellowship in the American College of Emergency Physicians.
Yes. Dr. Gafni-Pappas serves as core faculty for the University of Michigan Emergency Medicine Residency. He previously served as Assistant Program Director. He also served as Past President of the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians.
Dr. Gafni-Pappas trained in emergency ultrasound and wilderness medicine, previously holding a Wilderness EMT certificate. He also co-edited the emergency ophthalmology section of CorePendium, an online emergency medicine reference.
Dr. Gafni-Pappas works with adults and patients of all ages who need acute and urgent medical support. His trauma center background and wilderness medicine training make him especially effective for patients who travel frequently or face unpredictable medical situations.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026