Dr. Brian L Gallagher M.D.
Urologist
5950 University Ave Suite 341 West Des Moines IA, 50266About
Dr. Brian Gallagher is a urologist practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Gallagher specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com 2003
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 2003
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
Provider Details
Treatments
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
- Prostate Cancer
- Kidney Stones
- Urinary Incontinence
- Infertility
- Enlarged Prostate
- Bladder Cancer
- Varicocele
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