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Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD

Accepting New Patients
(Dr. Peter Samuel Galatin, PH.D.)
Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine
Professional interests include: apheresis, pheochromocytoma, tumor, and more.
2589 Samaritan Drive Room 4233
San Jose, CA 95124

Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD is a medical oncologist in San Jose, CA specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital, El Camino Health and Stanford Health Care.

View Doctor's Full Profile (408) 426-4900

Office Locations

Good Samaritan Hospital

2589 Samaritan Drive Room 4233
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 426-4900
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Some issues Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD can help you with:

Thrombocytopenia (Low Platelet Count)

Thrombocytopenia is a disorder where people have too few platelets. With too few platelets in the bloodstream, the blood is unable to properly clot. People with thrombocytopenia may experience prolonged external and internal bleeding. Large purple bruises (ecchymoses) and small red skin spots (petechiae) in the skin and mouth are common in those with thrombocytopenia. Other symptoms of the disorder include bleeding gums, blood in bodily fluids, and fatigue. Thrombocytopenia most often arises from a different condition or treatment, such as alcoholism, autoimmune disease, cancer treatments, viruses (such as Hepatitis C and HIV), bone marrow diseases (such as leukemia and aplastic anemia), enlarged spleen, and exposure to toxic chemicals. In rare cases, thrombocytopenia is inherited.

If a doctor suspects a patient has a thrombocytopenia, a complete blood count (CBC) or platelet count test helps determine the concentration of platelets in a person's blood at a given time. Thrombocytopenia can be diagnosed by hematologists using advanced tests on platelet samples. Flow cytometry tests detect abnormalities by evaluating the characteristics of a platelet sample using targeted lasers and lights.

Treatments for low platelet counts include steroids like Prednisone, that can assist with platelet production. If a patient's low platelet count is caused by spleen problems, spleen removal (splenectomy) may be recommended. To treat the prolonged bleeding caused by thrombocytopenia, doctors frequently prescribe Dempressin, a hormone that promotes blood clotting. Antifibrinolytic medications such as tranexamic acid may also aid in the promotion of clotting and the prevention of bleeding. For patients with severe platelet disorders (either low platelet count and dysfunctional platelets), blood transfusions may be prescribed. Platelet blood transfusions deliver donated platelets to patients intravenously, replenishing the volume of functioning platelets.

Patients can also modify their lifestyle to better manage their disorder and minimize complications. Patients with low blood counts should avoid blood-thinning medications, alcohol, and activities that could lead to injury. Many people with thrombocytopenia can live healthy and fulfilling lives with proper treatment and precautions.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in San Jose, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 420
hospital care 24
inpatient care 24
preventive care 20
vaccines 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in San Jose, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 461
hospital care 77
inpatient care 77
preventive care 11
vaccines 11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 87
Female 150
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 162
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 39
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 82
From 75 to 84 99
85 and over 40
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD in 2013

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 32
Dementia 7
Cancer 44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in San Jose, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 125
blood draw 54
chemotherapy 125
doctor visit 1088
hospital care 278
inpatient care 278
minimally invasive procedures 197
preventive care 33
vaccines 33

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 163
Female 195
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 281
Black 0
Hispanic 27
Asian 33
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 140
From 75 to 84 125
85 and over 76
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD in 2014

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 36
Dementia 9
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in San Jose, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 62
blood draw 28
chemotherapy 62
doctor visit 1224
hospital care 273
inpatient care 273
minimally invasive procedures 119

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 338
Female 398
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 558
Black 0
Hispanic 56
Asian 88
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 272
From 75 to 84 286
85 and over 150
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD in 2015

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 32
Dementia 7
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in San Jose, CA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1190
hospital care 152
inpatient care 152

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 179
Female 211
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 295
Black 0
Hispanic 34
Asian 40
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 138
From 75 to 84 158
85 and over 74
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD in 2016

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 31
Dementia 8
Cancer 29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in San Jose, CA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1219
hospital care 205
inpatient care 205

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 185
Female 228
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 304
Black 0
Hispanic 37
Asian 50
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 154
From 75 to 84 170
85 and over 72
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD in 2017

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 30
Dementia 7
Cancer 29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in San Jose, CA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 998
hospital care 145
inpatient care 145

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 187
Female 205
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 303
Black 0
Hispanic 28
Asian 37
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 154
From 75 to 84 152
85 and over 69
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD in 2018

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 30
Dementia 9
Cancer 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in San Jose, CA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1207
hospital care 183
inpatient care 183

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 196
Female 225
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 316
Black 0
Hispanic 35
Asian 43
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 159
From 75 to 84 174
85 and over 64
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD in 2019

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 31
Dementia 13
Cancer 30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in San Jose, CA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1028
hospital care 185
inpatient care 185

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 200
Female 220
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 297
Black 0
Hispanic 47
Asian 44
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 139
From 75 to 84 173
85 and over 77
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD in 2020

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 29
Dementia 12
Cancer 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in San Jose, CA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1225
hospital care 187
inpatient care 187

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 204
Female 254
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 330
Black 0
Hispanic 45
Asian 52
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 158
From 75 to 84 181
85 and over 91
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD in 2021

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 30
Dementia 11
Cancer 26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in San Jose, CA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1168
hospital care 208
inpatient care 208

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 227
Female 244
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 322
Black 0
Hispanic 52
Asian 62
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 169
From 75 to 84 190
85 and over 86
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 22
Atrial Fibrilation 26
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 32
Dementia 8
Cancer 29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in San Jose, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 93
blood draw 41
chemotherapy 93
doctor visit 1020
hospital care 174
inpatient care 174
minimally invasive procedures 158
preventive care 21
vaccines 21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 178
Female 211
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 44
Non-Hispanic White 288
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 32
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 155
85 and over 72
Less than 65 20
65 to 74 142

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 12
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 28
Atrial Fibrillation 15
Dementia 8
Cancer 25

Education & Training

Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. He completed residency at California Pacific Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Hematology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine

Residency: California Pacific Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: Hematology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Good Samaritan Hospital
El Camino Health
Stanford Health Care

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO and Medicare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO
CIGNA HMO
Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Peter S. Galatin, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Jose, CA. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-02-03 
Had a very serious issue and a prolonged recovery.  Dr. Galatin prudently guided me through a conservative approach to recovery until progress was no longer occurring.  At that juncture, he referred me to another specialist who performed a procedure that transformed my health in a positive way.  Hugely appreciative of the skill and knowledge that Dr. Galatin brought to bear on my health challenges.

General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Pfizer Inc. $3,829 SUTENT
$3,401 		XALKORI
$257 		IBRANCE
$117 		BOSULIF
$47 		INLYTA
$8
COMSORT, Inc $400 EMEND
$250 		KEYTRUDA
$150
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $300 TAGRISSO
$300
Incyte Corporation $175
$175
Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $107 NINLARO
$107
Other $50 TARCEVA
$22 		Beleodaq
$14 		Abraxane
$14
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $3,375
Food and Beverage $654
Education $442
Travel and Lodging $390

Biography

Dr. Peter Galatin is a specialist in adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology. Dr. Galatin (or staff) speaks the following languages: French and Russian. Dr. Galatin's areas of expertise include bladder cancer, appendix cancer, and soft tissue sarcoma. He is professionally affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital, El Camino Health, and Stanford Health Care. Before completing his residency at California Pacific Medical Center, Dr. Galatin attended medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. Dr. Galatin accepts several insurance carriers, including Cigna, CIGNA Plans, and CIGNA HMO. His practice in SAN JOSE, CA is open to new patients as reported by El Camino Health.

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