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Dr. Michael Gallagher, MD

Neurosurgery*
2.9 (24)
Map Pin Small Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Michael Gallagher, MD

Dr. Michael Gallagher, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Chattanooga, TN. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Emory University and is affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Gallagher an average 2.9 star rating.

Dr. Gallagher works at UT Erlanger Neurosurgery Group in Chattanooga, TN. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoarthritis of Spine, Cervical Stenosis and Spondylolisthesis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Gallagher's Office Locations

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    UT Erlanger Neurosurgery Group
    1010 E 3rd St Ste 202, Chattanooga, TN 37403 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
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Cranial Trauma
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
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Medulloblastoma
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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
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Osteosarcoma
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Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
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Traumatic Hydrocephalus
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Craniectomy
Craniotomy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
Facet Blocks
Laminoplasty
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Peripheral Nerve Block
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skull Base Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
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    • Aetna
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    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
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    2.9
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    About Dr. Michael Gallagher, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1427147214
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Emory University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Parkridge Medical Center

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    Dr. Michael Gallagher, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Gallagher is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Gallagher has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Gallagher works at UT Erlanger Neurosurgery Group in Chattanooga, TN. View the full address on Dr. Gallagher’s profile.

    Dr. Gallagher has seen patients for Osteoarthritis of Spine, Cervical Stenosis and Spondylolisthesis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Gallagher on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    24 patients have reviewed Dr. Gallagher. The overall rating for this provider is 2.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Gallagher.

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