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Mrs. Deborah Anne Galen, APRN

(91 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Professional interests include: venous thrombosis, DTaP vaccine, whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine, and more.

525 Okeechobee Boulevard Rosemary Square
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

1-877-463-2010

Mrs. Deborah Anne Galen, APRN is a nurse in West Palm Beach, FL specializing in family medicine. Mrs. Deborah Anne Galen, APRN is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, Tomsich Health and Medical Center of Palm Beach County and CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA A NONPROFIT CORPORATION.

Office Locations

Address:

525 Okeechobee Boulevard Rosemary Square
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Some issues Mrs. Deborah Anne Galen, APRN can help you with:

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is the targeted use of extreme cold to destroy unhealthy or unwanted tissue. The doctor applies the cold on the skin or injects it through a needle to reach the inside of the body, where it freezes away the problem tissue. Cryotherapy is often used to remove minor skin problems such as warts or skin tags, and it is also used to treat some small tumors.

To achieve the cold temperatures needed for cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen or argon gas is passed through a tube, which becomes cold enough to freeze cells on contact. Alternatively, liquid nitrogen can be swabbed directly onto the skin or via a spray, which applies only a specific, small amount to the skin at a time.

Because the area treated is typically very small, cryotherapy is not usually painful. There may be a sensation of cold and possibly some slight discomfort. Cryotherapy is very fast and can easily be performed in a doctor's office. It also doesn't require stitches, because there is no cutting involved. These benefits make cryotherapy a good choice for many issues, including:

Common warts
Genital warts
Skin tags
Age spots
Some skin cancers
Cervical cancer
Prostate cancer
Retinoblastoma, cancer that occurs in the eye

Depending on the procedure, it usually takes three to four weeks to heal after cryotherapy. If it was done internally, patients may feel sore or have a small amount of swelling the first day afterwards. If cryotherapy was performed on the skin, patients will have a scab where their tissue was removed. Keep it clean and dry so it can heal.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

blood draw	15
doctor visit	102
preventive care	7
vaccines	8

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	13
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

blood draw	59
doctor visit	241

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	15
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

blood draw	27
doctor visit	271
preventive care	10
vaccines	11

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	430
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	64
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

blood draw	11
doctor visit	301
preventive care	29
vaccines	30

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	30
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

doctor visit	253
preventive care	28
vaccines	29

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	26
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

doctor visit	270
preventive care	16
vaccines	17

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	23
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

doctor visit	423
preventive care	90
vaccines	80

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	267
Black	30
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	29
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

doctor visit	463
preventive care	32
vaccines	33

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	270
Black	37
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	26
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

doctor visit	1149
preventive care	105
vaccines	106

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Mrs. Deborah Anne Galen, APRN for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Mrs. Deborah Anne Galen, APRN treated as a nurse in West Palm Beach, FL were preventive care, vaccines and blood draw.

blood draw	28
doctor visit	388
preventive care	43
vaccines	41

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mrs. Deborah Anne Galen, APRN.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	16
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	191
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	68
85 and over	22
Less than 65	16
65 to 74	119

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mrs. Deborah Anne Galen, APRN From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mrs. Deborah Anne Galen, APRN treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	9
Dementia	4

Education & Training

She is certified by the Family Nurse Practitioner and has a state license in Florida.

Board Certification: Family Nurse Practitioner

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Mrs. Deborah Anne Galen, APRN is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Tomsich Health and Medical Center of Palm Beach County

CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA A NONPROFIT CORPORATION

Ratings & Reviews

Mrs. Deborah Anne Galen, APRN has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 91 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Mrs. Deborah Anne Galen, APRN from all over the web to help you find the right in West Palm Beach, FL.

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Biography

Ms. Deborah Galen practices family medicine. Her clinical interests include breast pain, cryotherapy, and knee arthritis. Her average rating from her patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Ms. Galen is professionally affiliated with Tomsich Health and Medical Center of Palm Beach County.