Dr. Catherine L Gallagher MD
Hospitalist
675 BATTLEFIELD BLVD N CHESAPEAKE VA, 23320About
Dr. Catherine Gallagher is a hospitalist practicing in CHESAPEAKE, VA. Dr. Gallagher specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Gallagher manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Gallagher works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
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