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Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD

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Specializes in: Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
University of Texas Medical School at Houston (2006)
Professional interests include: incision and drainage, thoracic aortic aneurysm, arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), and more.
3375 Burns Road Suite 101
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD is a cardiac surgeon in Margate, FL specializing in cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2006 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare, LAWNWOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY LLC and HCA Florida Westside Hospital HCA Florida Northwest Hospital.

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Office Locations

HCA Florida Westside Hospital HCA Florida Northwest Hospital

2964 North State Road 7 Suite 110
Margate, FL 33063
(954) 475-9535
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3375 Burns Road Suite 101
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 622-6550
(561) 622-6331
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5352 Linton Boulevard Suite 100
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561) 638-9140
(561) 404-5035
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Some issues Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD can help you with:

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

  • Age
  • Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
  • A family history of heart attacks
  • Smoking
  • Obesity
  • High cholesterol
  • High blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"Lo que las personas deben hacer cuando ven una senal es dejar de hacer lo que estan haciendo, ir a un lugar fresco e hidratarse", dijo el Dr. Neil Galindez, cirujano cardiotoracico de HCA Florida...”—"El calor del sur de Florida hace que se sienta por encima de los 100 grados. Esto es lo que necesitas saber sobre el golpe de calor, el sarpullido por calor y las quemaduras solares graves.", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, June 2022
“"What people need to do when they see a sign is stop what they are doing, get into a cool place and hydrate," said Dr. Neil Galindez, a cardiothoracic surgeon with HCA Florida Heart and Vascular in...”—"The South Florida heat is making it feel above 100 degrees. Here s what you need to know about heatstroke, heat rash and serious sunburn.", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, June 2022
“"What people need to do when they see a sign is stop what they are doing, get into a cool place and hydrate," said Dr. Neil Galindez, a cardiothoracic surgeon in Fort Lauderdale with Florida...”—"Our record heat could be dangerous - or deadly. Here's what you need to know.", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, July 2019

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care

In 2013, Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Margate, FL during 2015 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 17
bypass surgery 37
cardiac procedures 131
open surgery 91
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 91

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD.

Gender
Male 150
Female 62
Age
From 65 to 74 98
From 75 to 84 78
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD treated during 2015 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 58
Asthma 25
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 50
Heart Failure 49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 42
Diabetes 52
Dementia 0
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Margate, FL during 2016 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 21
cardiac procedures 42
doctor visit 17
hospital care 13
inpatient care 13
open surgery 42
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 42

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD.

Gender
Male 71
Female 34
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 86
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 34
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD treated during 2016 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 61
Asthma 38
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 57
Heart Failure 70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 42
Diabetes 50
Dementia 25
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD.

Gender
Male 38
Female 19
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 43
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 16
From 75 to 84 22
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD treated during 2017 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 23
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 51
Chronic Kidney Disease 67
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 56
Heart Failure 67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 40
Diabetes 44
Dementia 30
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Margate, FL during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 16
inpatient care 16

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD.

Gender
Male 32
Female 16
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 32
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 15
From 75 to 84 15
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD treated during 2018 were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 73
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 52
Heart Failure 75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 38
Diabetes 56
Dementia 29
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Margate, FL during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 18
inpatient care 18

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD.

Gender
Male 35
Female 16
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 25
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 26
From 75 to 84 12
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD treated during 2019 were chronic kidney disease, heart failure, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 25
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 49
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 41
Heart Failure 75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 69
Dementia 31
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Margate, FL during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 11
cardiac procedures 22
hospital care 39
inpatient care 39
open surgery 22
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 22

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD.

Gender
Male 33
Female 31
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 42
Black 11
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 24
From 75 to 84 28
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD treated during 2020 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 33
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 45
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 42
Heart Failure 67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 44
Diabetes 64
Dementia 41
Cancer 31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Margate, FL during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 30
inpatient care 30

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD.

Gender
Male 35
Female 20
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 33
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 21
From 75 to 84 21
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 67
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 35
Heart Failure 69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 44
Diabetes 60
Dementia 20
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Margate, FL during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 33
inpatient care 33

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD.

Gender
Male 31
Female 21
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 38
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 19
From 75 to 84 20
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 54
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 54
Heart Failure 71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 56
Diabetes 52
Dementia 0
Cancer 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Margate, FL during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 50
inpatient care 50

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD.

Gender
Male 31
Female 24
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 39
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 29
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 22
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 64
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 44
Heart Failure 65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 40
Diabetes 56
Dementia 0
Cancer 35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Margate, FL were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

ablation 17
bypass surgery 23
cardiac procedures 65
doctor visit 17
hospital care 28
inpatient care 28
open surgery 51
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 51

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD.

Gender
Male 50
Female 27
Ethnicity
Black / African American 1
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 37
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 0
75 to 84 29
Less than 65 0
65 to 74 28

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD From 2015 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 66
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 0
Heart Failure 67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 42
Diabetes 55
Atrial Fibrillation 47
Dementia 19
Cancer 16

Education & Training

Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2006. He completed residency at Morristown Memorial Medical Center, General Surgery Residency. He has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston (2006)

Residency: Morristown Memorial Medical Center, General Surgery Residency (2011)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare
LAWNWOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY LLC
HCA Florida Westside Hospital HCA Florida Northwest Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Neil Igar Galindez, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
AtriCure, Inc. $10,129 Cardiovascular
$3,568 		ATRICURE SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM
$1,286 		EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX
$755 		Epi-Sense Guided Coagulation Sys
$422 		ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM (CRYO2)
$364 		Other
$3,733
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. $5,925 CoreValve Evolut
$2,122 		Valiant Captivia
$1,521 		HeartWare HVAD
$719 		Mosaic
$356 		Affinity Fusion
$330 		Other
$877
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $3,747 Da Vinci Surgical System
$3,747
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation $2,500 Carpentier-Edwards Physio II Annuloplasty Ring
$1,043 		Heart Valve Repair
$710 		Pericardial Heart Valves
$169 		MITRIS RESILIA Mitral Valve
$139
$439
ABIOMED $2,409 Impella
$2,409
Other $11,029 HeartWare HVAD
$1,999 		AMPLATZER Occluders
$970 		Cardiovascular
$811 		STERNALOCK BLU SYSTEM
$775 		Bioprosthetic Mitral Valve
$525 		Other
$5,951
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $18,531
Travel and Lodging $14,511
Education $1,695
Consulting Fee $1,000

Biography

Dr. Neil Galindez is a specialist in cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Galindez include pulmonary valve disease, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), and ablation. He studied medicine at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Dr. Galindez is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Galindez is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare.

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