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Dr. Denise Sophia Gallagher, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (2003)

Professional interests include: eye problems

203 Lothrop Street Suite 819
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

(412) 647-2481

Dr. Denise Sophia Gallagher, MD is an ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). She graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 2003 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Denise Sophia Gallagher, MD is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Office Locations

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203 Lothrop Street Suite 819
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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Pittsburgh Vahcs (646) University Drive
C Pittsburgh, PA 15240

Some issues Dr. Denise Sophia Gallagher, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

eye procedures	1385
injections	274
photocoagulation	19

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	280
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	101
Less than 65	86

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

eye procedures	906
injections	173

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	83
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

eye procedures	1442
injections	285

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	382

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	512
Black	90
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	170
Less than 65	110

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

doctor visit	7
eye procedures	1546
hospital care	16
injections	279
inpatient care	16

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	84
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	44
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

eye procedures	1149
hospital care	14
injections	180
inpatient care	14

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	76
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	44
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

eye procedures	1328
hospital care	10
injections	226
inpatient care	10

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	65
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	48
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

eye procedures	1417
injections	297

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	330
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	67
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	54
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

eye procedures	1117
injections	239

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	61
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	54
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

doctor visit	357
eye procedures	888
injections	289

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Denise Sophia Gallagher, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and hospital care.

doctor visit	183
eye procedures	1243
hospital care	13
injections	249
inpatient care	13
photocoagulation	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise Sophia Gallagher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	34
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	250
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	3

**Age**
85 and over	70
75 to 84	64
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	118

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Denise Sophia Gallagher, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Denise Sophia Gallagher, MD graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 2003. She has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (2003)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

University of Pittsburgh Physicians

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA	$183 EVA Ophthalmic Surgical System $183
Allergan Inc.	$63 OZURDEX $63

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$183
Education	$63

Biography

Dr. Denise Gallagher is a specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). She works in Pittsburgh, PA and C Pittsburgh, PA. Her areas of expertise include eye problems. Dr. Gallagher's professional affiliations include the University of Pittsburgh Physicians and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She attended medical school at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University.