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Dr. Alberto S. Gallo, MD

(Dr. Alberto Sebastian Gallo, M.D)

(16 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

University of Buenos Aires Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, colorectal surgery procedures, cysts, and more.

4001 Kresge Way Suite 200
Louisville, KY 40207

(502) 895-1995

Dr. Alberto S. Gallo, MD is a general surgeon in Louisville, KY specializing in general surgery. He graduated from University of Buenos Aires Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Alberto S. Gallo, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health and BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Address:

4001 Kresge Way Suite 200
Louisville, KY 40207

Address:

4001 Kresge Way Suite 200
Saint Matthews, KY 40207

Some issues Dr. Alberto S. Gallo, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Skin Issues

The skin is the largest organ in the body, protecting and covering the more sensitive inner organs. Considering its size and that it is constantly exposed to the elements, the skin is usually relatively problem-free. However that doesn't mean that issues don't come up from time to time that might need the help of a professional. The most common skin issues that people seek medical help with are cosmetic issues, acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin growths.

Professional cosmetic skin treatments exist to treat wrinkles, scars, dark spots, remove excess hair, tone and tighten skin, and otherwise improve the appearance of the skin. They may use lasers, light therapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or many other forms of skin treatment.

Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, most commonly on the face or back. The clogged follicles can then become infected and inflamed. Treatments include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and retinoid creams.

Eczema is dry, sensitive skin that causes an itchy red rash, often in response to specific triggers. It is common in childhood but can sometimes last into adulthood. The main treatment involves keeping skin well moisturized.

Dermatitis is the medical name for any kind of skin inflammation or rash. Rashes can happen because of an allergy or contact with an irritating substance. They may be red, itchy, or even painful. They are often treated with antihistamines or moisturizing creams containing cortisone.

Psoriasis is patches of thick, red skin that is covered in silvery scales. It is often itchy and sore. Psoriasis is thought to be caused by an immune disorder, and it runs in families. Psoriasis is not contagious. There is no cure, but there are medicated creams available to treat the symptoms.

Skin growths, including warts and moles, are usually not serious. However, some skin growths should be examined by a doctor to make sure they don't cause problems in the future. Warts are harmless, rough, bumpy growths caused by a viral infection. They occur most often on the hands and feet. Because they are caused by a virus, they are contagious. Moles are brown or black spots that are sometimes raised slightly from the surface of the skin. They happen when clumps of pigment cells form in a cluster instead of spread out. Moles are harmless except that they are more vulnerable to cancer than other parts of the skin. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and its risk increases with sun exposure and fair skin tone.

Skin issues can be embarrassing or irritating, but most are minor and can be treated without serious problems. Some, however, can be a sign of a more significant issue, so it is important to see a doctor for anything out of the ordinary.

diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	56
gastrointestinal procedures	24
hospital care	187
inpatient care	187
minimally invasive procedures	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	26

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	334
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	46
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

diagnostic procedures	81
doctor visit	101
gastrointestinal procedures	79
hospital care	255
inpatient care	255
minimally invasive procedures	79
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	81

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	245
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	34
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	34
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

diagnostic procedures	58
doctor visit	171
gastrointestinal procedures	56
hospital care	335
inpatient care	335
minimally invasive procedures	56
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	58

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	44
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	33
Dementia	16
Cancer	18

catheterization	28
diagnostic procedures	94
doctor visit	207
gastrointestinal procedures	105
hospital care	333
injections	12
inpatient care	333
minimally invasive procedures	105
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	94

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	267
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	51
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	17
Cancer	18

abdominal surgery	14
catheterization	22
diagnostic procedures	66
doctor visit	196
gastrointestinal procedures	79
hospital care	307
inpatient care	307
minimally invasive procedures	79
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	66

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	42
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	36
Dementia	16
Cancer	19

catheterization	9
diagnostic procedures	61
doctor visit	175
gastrointestinal procedures	59
hospital care	267
inpatient care	267
minimally invasive procedures	59
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	61

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	34
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Dementia	15
Cancer	17

abdominal surgery	11
catheterization	37
diagnostic procedures	155
doctor visit	416
gastrointestinal procedures	165
hospital care	639
inpatient care	639
minimally invasive procedures	165
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	155

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alberto S. Gallo, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alberto S. Gallo, MD treated as a general surgeon in Louisville, KY were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

abdominal surgery	12
catheterization	24
diagnostic procedures	77
doctor visit	190
gastrointestinal procedures	82
hospital care	331
injections	12
inpatient care	331
minimally invasive procedures	82
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	77

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alberto S. Gallo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	10
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	164
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	57
85 and over	25
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	77

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alberto S. Gallo, MD From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alberto S. Gallo, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	10
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Alberto S. Gallo, MD graduated from University of Buenos Aires Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Kentucky.

Medical School: University of Buenos Aires Faculty of Medicine

Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alberto S. Gallo, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health

BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Alberto S. Gallo, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alberto S. Gallo, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Louisville, KY.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Davol Inc.	$3,425 3DMAX $1,411	DAV-Phasix $772	DAV-VENTRALIGHT $699	Phasix Mesh $195	SURGICAL $153	Other $195
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$2,691 Da Vinci Surgical System $2,691
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$270 SEPRAFILM ADHESION BARRIER $270
Baxter Healthcare	$225 TISSEEL $113	PERI-STRIPS DRY $82	BioSurgery - TISSEEL $30
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$177 SYNECOR Biomaterial $151	BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement $26
Other	$716 ENTEREG $126	AlloDerm $121	STRATTICE $74	DERMACELL $45	Exparel $44	Other $306

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$3,585
Food and Beverage	$3,532
Education	$388

Biography

Dr. Alberto Gallo is a general surgery specialist. The average patient rating for Dr. Gallo is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is professionally affiliated with Baptist Health.