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Dr. David Gallagher, MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Medical College of Georgia (2001)

Professional interests include: pain, musculoskeletal problems, sports health, and more.

3650 J Dewey Gray Circle
Augusta, GA 30909

(706) 863-9797

Dr. David Gallagher, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Augusta, GA specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 2001 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. David Gallagher, MD is affiliated with HCA South Atlantic, Doctors Hospital of Augusta and AUGUSTA ORTHOPEDIC AND SPORTS MEDICINE SPECIALISTS PC.

Office Locations

Address:

3650 J Dewey Gray Circle
Augusta, GA 30909

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Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

aspiration	106
decompression surgery	10
diagnostic evaluation	18
doctor visit	476
hip imaging	50
injections	106
joint surgery	29
lower extremity surgery	20
minimally invasive procedures	9
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
musculoskeletal imaging	153
reconstructive surgery	20
rehabilitation	219
upper extremity surgery	8
X-rays	138

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	280
Black	67
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	35
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	5

aspiration	95
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	437
fracture surgery	9
hip imaging	42
injections	95
joint surgery	19
lower extremity surgery	20
minimally invasive procedures	10
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	10
musculoskeletal imaging	191
reconstructive surgery	9
upper extremity surgery	9
X-rays	178

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	39
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	7

aspiration	74
decompression surgery	10
doctor visit	415
hip imaging	40
injections	74
joint surgery	22
lower extremity surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	9
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	13
musculoskeletal imaging	176
reconstructive surgery	13
spinal procedures	14
upper extremity surgery	8
X-rays	198

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	514

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	576
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	76
Less than 65	172

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

aspiration	86
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	433
injections	86
joint surgery	42
lower extremity surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	10
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	16
musculoskeletal imaging	132
reconstructive surgery	32
spinal procedures	14
upper extremity surgery	28
X-rays	128

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	27
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

aspiration	77
doctor visit	325
fracture surgery	15
injections	77
joint surgery	9
lower extremity surgery	28
musculoskeletal imaging	158
reconstructive surgery	11
spinal procedures	16
X-rays	193

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	50
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

aspiration	88
doctor visit	357
fracture surgery	40
injections	88
joint surgery	26
lower extremity surgery	53
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	14
musculoskeletal imaging	187
open surgery	16
reconstructive surgery	28
spinal procedures	10
X-rays	181

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	86
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	68
Less than 65	59

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

aspiration	97
doctor visit	405
fracture surgery	26
injections	97
joint surgery	23
lower extremity surgery	39
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
musculoskeletal imaging	197
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	25
spinal procedures	21
X-rays	205

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	351
Black	77
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	0
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	40
Dementia	17
Cancer	8

aspiration	89
doctor visit	325
fracture surgery	28
injections	89
joint surgery	19
lower extremity surgery	39
musculoskeletal imaging	129
open surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	21
X-rays	127

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	74
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	52
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	38
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

aspiration	194
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	737
injections	194
joint surgery	35
lower extremity surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	22
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	14
musculoskeletal imaging	233
reconstructive surgery	13
spinal procedures	40
upper extremity surgery	21
X-rays	257

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Gallagher, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Gallagher, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Augusta, GA were rehabilitation, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

aspiration	100
decompression surgery	10
diagnostic evaluation	18
doctor visit	436
fracture surgery	24
hip imaging	44
injections	100
joint surgery	27
lower extremity surgery	27
minimally invasive procedures	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
musculoskeletal imaging	174
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	20
rehabilitation	219
spinal procedures	19
upper extremity surgery	16
X-rays	182

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gallagher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	30
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	273
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	84
85 and over	34
Less than 65	61
65 to 74	168

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Gallagher, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Gallagher, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	6
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. David Gallagher, MD graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 2001. He completed residency at Medical College of Georgia Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia (2001)

Residency: Medical College of Georgia Affiliated Hospitals (2006)

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Gallagher, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA South Atlantic

Doctors Hospital of Augusta

AUGUSTA ORTHOPEDIC AND SPORTS MEDICINE SPECIALISTS PC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$1,927 REAL INTELLIGENCE $894	OR3O Dual Mobility $545	REDAPT $223	Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System $139	Engage Partial Knee System $127
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$1,082 Exparel $1,082
Stryker Corporation	$916 Pelvis II $289	Mako $150	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $150	Asnis $141	ACCOLADE $120	Other $66
Globus Medical, Inc.	$914 Spine $456	Joint Arthoplasty $287	Genflex2 Total Knee System $78	Anthem $63	Joint Anthroplasty $17	Other $13
Tornier, Inc.	$704 UE - Aequalis Ascend Flex $704
Other	$1,194 OMNIBotics System $149	Dynasplint $148	Vanguard $93	EUFLEXXA $75	XIAFLEX $74	Other $654

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$3,311
Food and Beverage	$2,403
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,000
Consulting Fee	$22

Biography

Dr. David Gallagher is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Gallagher is especially interested in replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), pain, and sports health. He is affiliated with HCA South Atlantic. His education and training includes medical school at Medical College of Georgia and residency at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Georgia.

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