Dr. Michael Richard Gallagher M.D.
Neurosurgeon
1010 E 3rd St Suite 202 Chattanooga TN, 37403About
Dr. Michael Gallagher practices Neurological Surgery in Chattanooga, TN. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Gallagher prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1987
Emory University School Of Medicine 1994
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1987
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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Treatments
- Spondylolisthesis
- Stroke
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Herniated Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
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