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Dr. Robert Gallagher, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 69
Dr. Robert Gallagher, MD
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Dr. Robert Gallagher, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Hartford, CT.
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Dr. Robert Gallagher, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 69
Hartford, CT
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Dr. Robert Gallagher, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Hartford, CT.

About

Dr. Gallagher graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 1980 and completed a residency at Boston University Medical Center|Hartford Hospital|Strong Memorial Hospital. Dr. Robert Gallagher, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Hartford, CT and has 45 years experience. Dr. Gallagher currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Danbury Hospital and Saint Francis Hospital. At present, Dr. Gallagher received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Gallagher's office accepts new patients. Dr. Gallagher is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Pleural Effusion
Thoracentesis
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
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Atrial Fibrillation
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
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Lung Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Systolic Heart Failure
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Aortic Valve Surgery
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Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
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Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ebstein's Anomaly
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Abscess
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleura Cancer
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Pulmonary Valve Disease
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Septal Defect
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Subacute Endocarditis
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Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Heart Defect Repair
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Replacement
Open Heart Mitral Valvuloplasty Robotic A
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Segmentectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    85 Seymour St Ste 919, Hartford, CT 06106
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (860) 278-3357
  2. 2 Collaborative Laboratory Services-Mount Sinai Campus
    114 Woodland St, Hartford, CT 06105
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (860) 714-9333
  3. 3 Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons P.C.
    85 Seymour St Ste 325, Hartford, CT 06106
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (860) 522-7181
  4. 4 Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group-Cardiovascular Surgery
    1000 Asylum Ave Ste 3201A, Hartford, CT 06105
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (860) 714-1094
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gallagher
4.8
Based on 18 Reviews
5 Stars (17)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (1)

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Dec 29, 2018
He is an excellent surgeon with a very good bedside manner , a Sometimes hard to find combinationI , I highly recommend him. We are lucky to have him in the Danbury area.
mary in ridgefield , CT — Dec 29, 2018
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Connecticut School of Medicine
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Boston University Medical Center
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Boston University Medical Center|Hartford Hospital|Strong Memorial Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Hartford Hospital|University of Florida
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Gallagher, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gallagher's profile.

Dr. Robert Gallagher, MD is affiliated with Danbury Hospital and Saint Francis Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Robert Gallagher, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Danbury Hospital

    24 Hospital Ave, Danbury, CT

  • Saint Francis Hospital

    114 Woodland St, Hartford, CT