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Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD

Accepting New Patients

(9 Ratings)

Specializes in: Foot & Ankle Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Creighton University School of Medicine

16909 Lakeside Hills Court Medical Office Building One, Suite 208
Omaha, NE 68130

(402) 717-0820

Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD is a foot and ankle surgeon in Omaha, NE specializing in foot & ankle surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine. Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD is affiliated with CHI Health, CHI Health Lakeside, CHI Health Midlands, CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy, Lakeside Surgery Center and Ambulatory Surgery Center at Midlands.

Office Locations

16909 Lakeside Hills Court Medical Office Building One, Suite 208
Omaha, NE 68130

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1288 Valley View Drive
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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1301 Grundman Boulevard
Nebraska City, NE 68410

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5045 S 153rd Street
Omaha, NE 68137

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In The News

“* Dr. John D. Galligan joined OrthoKansas in mid-May.”—"LMH Health adds 14 new doctors, advanced practice providers in Lawrence area", Lawrence Journal-World, December 2021

“Dr. John Galligan, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at LMH Health OrthoKansas, specializes in foot and ankle care.”—"Less prevalent type of arthritis can be devastating", Lawrence Journal-World, December 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Omaha, NE during 2012 were lower extremity surgery, immobilization, capsulotomy and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
capsulotomy	28
doctor visit	390
immobilization	42
injections	21
joint surgery	28
lower extremity surgery	63

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Omaha, NE during 2013 were immobilization, aspiration, injections and implant removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	53
doctor visit	442
immobilization	58
implant removal	18
injections	53
lower extremity surgery	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	154

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	17
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	17
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Omaha, NE during 2014 were aspiration, injections, lower extremity surgery and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	36
doctor visit	464
immobilization	20
implant removal	19
injections	36
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	35
reconstructive surgery	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Omaha, NE during 2015 were lower extremity surgery, aspiration, injections and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
capsulotomy	24
doctor visit	423
immobilization	25
injections	26
joint surgery	24
lower extremity surgery	49

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	292

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	408
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Omaha, NE during 2016 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
doctor visit	114
injections	20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	53

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Omaha, NE during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	385
doctor visit	618
injections	385
joint surgery	126
lower extremity surgery	126
musculoskeletal imaging	188
pelvic imaging	40
reconstructive surgery	126
spinal procedures	39
X-rays	267

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	454
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	45
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Omaha, NE during 2018 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	510
doctor visit	758
injections	570
joint surgery	153
lower extremity surgery	153
musculoskeletal imaging	234
nerve block	60
pain management	60
pelvic imaging	77
reconstructive surgery	153
spinal procedures	57
X-rays	368

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	349

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	546
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	46
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Omaha, NE during 2019 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	75
doctor visit	326
injections	75

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	33
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Omaha, NE during 2020 were lower extremity surgery and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	292
immobilization	14
lower extremity surgery	26

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	20
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Omaha, NE during 2021 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
doctor visit	300
injections	19

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	13
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	188

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	63

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Omaha, NE were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

aspiration	127
capsulotomy	26
doctor visit	392
immobilization	31
implant removal	18
injections	133
joint surgery	68
lower extremity surgery	67
musculoskeletal imaging	211
nerve block	60
pain management	60
pelvic imaging	58
reconstructive surgery	97
spinal procedures	48
X-rays	317

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	210
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	68
85 and over	15
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	144

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	3
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Nebraska.

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Nebraska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CHI Health

CHI Health Lakeside

CHI Health Midlands

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs

CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

Lakeside Surgery Center

Ambulatory Surgery Center at Midlands

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Omaha, NE.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-25

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Galligan and his staff are so pleasant, knowledgeable and professional. They never seem rushed and ensure I understand the information being presented. They Answer all my questions with care and concern. I am so happy with the services provided.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-28

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Galligan discussed the probabilities of healing with no surgery vs the probabilities with surgery. I was shown x-rays, and It was explained what would happen during the surgery and after. The surgery was scheduled less than a week later.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-16

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Galligan goes above and beyond with his care. I truly feel he is more than a doctor he is my friend.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-25

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Galligan is excellent and provided thorough explanation for understanding.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-12-12

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Explanations always been so good.Dr always listens and answers questions

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-25

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Galligan is excellent!!!!!I will continue to pass his name along!!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-31

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Galligan is a wonderful doctor. Everyone on his staff is great.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-26

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Galligan is an excellent Dr who explains and listens to me

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-24

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Galligan is the best !

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John Donald Galligan, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$8,489 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $3,462	$5,027
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$4,458 Oxford-Knees $1,239	Persona $1,228	Avenir $1,069	RHK $572	ROSA $226	Other $124
Stryker Corporation	$2,694 MAKOplasty $1,050	Prophecy $744	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $556	AUGMENT INJECTABLE $99	ORTHOLOC 2 LAPIFUSE $91	Other $155
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$1,843 Journey II $579	VERILAST Knees $350	Rally Bone Cement & Accessories $322	Navio Surgical System $304	VISIONAIRE Cutting Guides $148	Other $139
Titan Surgical Group, LLC	$1,460 $1,460
Other	$3,568 ACTIS $1,170	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $349	AqWire $147	ATTUNE $125	RECLAIM $68	Other $1,710

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$10,007
Education	$5,422
Food and Beverage	$5,084
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,000

Biography

Dr. John Galligan is a physician who specializes in foot & ankle surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Galligan obtained his medical school training at Creighton University School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). He is affiliated with CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy, and CHI Health Midlands. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Nebraska City, NE.

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