3.7
24 Ratings with 5 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Michael Gallagher was born in LaGrange, Illinois. He attended high school at Radnor Senior High School in Pennsylvania, graduating in 1979. His undergraduate studies were performed at the University of South Carolina, where he graduated with a bachelor’s of science degree in 1983 with Magna Cum Laude honors. He was accepted to Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia from which he graduated in 1987, again with Magna Cum Laude honors. His residency training was performed at Emory University in Atlanta, where he completed his internship in 1988 and his formal Neurosurgical residency training in 1994. During his residency he performed a 6 month research fellowship concentrating on biomechanics of the spine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He further supplemented his residency training with an additional spinal surgery fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1995. He has conducted significant research with numerous publications regarding disorders of the brain and …spine. Dr. Gallagher arrived in Chattanooga in 1995 and has been employed with Chattanooga Neurosurgery & Spine (now UT Erlanger Neurosurgery) since that time. He holds a teaching appointment with the UTC Department of Surgery. Professional Interests: Minimally Invasive Treatment of Spinal Disorders Complex Spine Surgery Adult Brain Surgery Pituitary Adenoma Carpal Tunnel and Ulnar Nerve Surgery Stereotactic Radiosurgery Emerging Biomechanical Treatment of Spinal Disorders Kyphoplasty Professional Societies: American Board of Neurologic Surgeons, Board Certified American Red Cross American Medical Association American Association of Neurological Surgeons Milwaukee County Medical Society Hamilton County Medical Society Congress Of Neurlogical Surgeons
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- accepting new patients
- 39 years of experience
- 54 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Neurological Surgery; Emory Univ Hosp, General Surgery
- 5 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 12 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
Children's Hospital at Erlanger Neurosurgery
910 Blackford StChattanooga, TN 37403 Tel: (423) 265-2233
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| Neurological Surgery | Neurological Surgery | Neurological Surgery | Neurological Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 39 Years of Experience | 67 Years of Experience | 22 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Chattanooga , TN | Chattanooga , TN | Chattanooga , TN | Chattanooga , TN |
| Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine | Med School: DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine | Med School: Mercer University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Michael Gallagher
Medical Specialties
Michael Gallagher has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Michael Gallagher has the following 12 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
39 Years Experience
Michael Gallagher holds an active medical license in the state of Tennessee. They are board certified in Neurological Surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Neurological Surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Tennessee that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Neurological Surgery; Emory Univ Hosp, General Surgery and EMORY HEALTHCARE.
Medical School
Graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1994, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in 1987, and Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 1987.
NPI Number
Michael Gallagher's NPI number is 1427147214.
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