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Dr. Walter A. Del Gallo, MD

(Dr. Walter A. Delgallo, MD)

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Massachusetts Medical School (1991)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

14317 Northwest Boulevard
Corpus Christi, TX 78410

(361) 241-0324

Dr. Walter A. Del Gallo, MD is an orthopedist in Corpus Christi, TX specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1991 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Walter A. Del Gallo, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Health, Corpus Christi Medical Center and Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area.

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Address:

14317 Northwest Boulevard
Corpus Christi, TX 78410

Some issues Dr. Walter A. Del Gallo, MD can help you with:

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.

aspiration	104
doctor visit	408
injections	103
musculoskeletal imaging	121
X-rays	121

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	146
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	27
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	53
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

aspiration	85
doctor visit	384
injections	84
joint surgery	10
lower extremity surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	10
musculoskeletal imaging	133
X-rays	133

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	147
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	20
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	52
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	248

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	52
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	55
Dementia	16
Cancer	8

aspiration	67
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	12
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	318
excision	12
injections	83
joint surgery	38
minimally invasive procedures	38
musculoskeletal imaging	43
upper extremity surgery	39
X-rays	43

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	98
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	20
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	55
Dementia	17
Cancer	8

aspiration	59
doctor visit	312
injections	72
musculoskeletal imaging	68
X-rays	68

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	92

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	21
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	43
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

aspiration	83
doctor visit	360
injections	82
joint surgery	7
lower extremity surgery	10
minimally invasive procedures	7
musculoskeletal imaging	110
X-rays	110

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	111
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	30
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

aspiration	89
doctor visit	310
injections	88
musculoskeletal imaging	67
X-rays	67

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	97
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	20
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	47
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

aspiration	40
doctor visit	230
injections	39
musculoskeletal imaging	53
X-rays	53

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	65
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	14
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	48
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

aspiration	78
doctor visit	324
injections	77
musculoskeletal imaging	106
X-rays	106

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Walter A. Del Gallo, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Walter A. Del Gallo, MD treated as an orthopedist in Corpus Christi, TX were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

aspiration	75
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	333
excision	11
injections	78
joint surgery	23
lower extremity surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	23
musculoskeletal imaging	86
upper extremity surgery	34
X-rays	86

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter A. Del Gallo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	7
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	93
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	50
85 and over	20
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	69

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter A. Del Gallo, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Walter A. Del Gallo, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	5
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Walter A. Del Gallo, MD graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1991. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School (1991)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Walter A. Del Gallo, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CHRISTUS Health

Corpus Christi Medical Center

Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area

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Biography

Dr. Walter Delgallo's medical specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Delgallo is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center and CHRISTUS Health. He attended medical school at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

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