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Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS

(Dr. Denise Sophia Gallagher, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

Professional interests include: eye problems

3401 Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104

(215) 590-1000

Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS is a retina specialist in Pittsburgh, PA specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). She graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Office Locations

203 Lothrop Street Suite 819
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

(412) 647-2481

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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

3401 Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104

(215) 590-1000

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3900 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia Vamc (642)
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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Some issues Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

In The News

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2012 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1192
injections	246

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2013 were eye procedures, injections and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1393
injections	275
photocoagulation	20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	280
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	101
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2014 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	914
injections	174

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	83
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2015 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1450
injections	286

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	382

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	512
Black	90
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	170
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11
eye procedures	1554
hospital care	17
injections	280
inpatient care	17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	84
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	44
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1157
hospital care	15
injections	181
inpatient care	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	76
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	44
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1336
hospital care	11
injections	227
inpatient care	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	65
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	48
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2019 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1425
injections	298

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	330
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	67
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	54
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2020 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1125
injections	240

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	61
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	54
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2021 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	238
eye procedures	682
injections	209

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	52
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	64
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2022 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	123
eye procedures	214
injections	81

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	30
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	60
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Pittsburgh, PA were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and hospital care.

doctor visit	124
eye procedures	1131
hospital care	14
injections	227
inpatient care	14
photocoagulation	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	34
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	267
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	69
85 and over	71
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	130

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. She completed residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. She has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

Residency: Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Pittsburgh Physicians

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Denise S. Gallagher, MD, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA	$183 EVA Ophthalmic Surgical System $183
Allergan Inc.	$63 OZURDEX $63

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$183
Education	$63

Biography

Dr. Denise Gallagher's area of specialization is vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Her areas of expertise include eye problems. Dr. Gallagher is a graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Her medical residency was performed at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, the University of Pittsburgh Physicians, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.