Dr. Robert P. Gallegos, MD | Omaha, NE | Thoracic Surgeon | US News Doctors
Dr. Robert P. Gallegos MD

Dr. Robert P. Gallegos MD

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Dr. Robert P. Gallegos MD

Dr. Robert P. Gallegos MD

Overview

Dr. Robert P. Gallegos is a thoracic surgeon in Omaha, Nebraska and is affiliated with Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy. He received his medical degree from University of California San Diego School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Robert P. Gallegos has expertise in treating heart valve surgery, heart bypass surgery, among other conditions - see all areas of expertise. Dr. Robert P. Gallegos accepts Medicare, Aetna, Humana, Blue Cross, Kaiser, United Healthcare - see other insurance plans accepted. Dr. Robert P. Gallegos is highly recommended by patients.

Doctor's Details

Specialties

Specialty

Thoracic Surgery

Cardiac and thoracic surgeons specialize in treating diseases affecting the chest, lungs, esophagus and heart. Although these surgeons have the same general training and are certified by the same board, they treat different patients. Cardiac surgeons treat heart problems, including heart disease, heart transplants and heart failure. Thoracic surgeons treat issues of the lungs, such as lung cancer or emphysema.

Subspecialties

Aortic Surgery

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

Cardiovascular Surgery

Doctor's Details

Patient Experience

Patient Awards

Provides clear explanation

Patients recommend

Makes time for patients

Patients' top choice award

Listens attentively

Practices at Best Hospital

Provides clear explanation

Provides clear information and answers questions in a way patients understand.

Patients recommend

Patients would recommend to friends and family.

Makes time for patients

Spends appropriate amount of time with patient and provides thorough examinations.

Patients' top choice award

Doctor has top marks across all patient-rated categories

Listens attentively

Rated highly on their manner and listening skills.

Practices at Best Hospital

This doctor practices at a U.S. News Best Regional Hospital

Overall Patient Experience

Excellent

(5/5)

37 Reviews Total|10 Reviews Within Last 12 Months

Thoroughness of Examination

Previous patients' satisfaction in their perception of the thoroughness of the examination they received from this physician

Excellent

(5/5)

Ability to Answer Questions

Previous patients' assessment of this physician's ability to answer all of their questions

Excellent

(5/5)

Clarity of Instructions

Previous patients' satisfaction in the clarity of this physician's instructions for taking care of their health condition

Excellent

(5/5)

Provider's follow-up

Previous patients' satisfaction of the followup care they received from this physician and responsiveness to their concerns

Very Positive

(4/5)

Amount of Time with Patient

Previous patients' satisfaction with the time this physician spent with them during appointments

Excellent

(5/5)

Provider's Attitude

Previous patients' assessment of this physician's friendliness and caring attitude

Excellent

(5/5)

Perceived Outcomes

Previous patients' satisfaction with the physician's treatment of a condition or outcome of a procedure

Very Positive

(4/5)

Patient Loyalty

Previous patients' trust in this physician, likelihood to see this physician again, or willingness to recommend this physician to another patient

Excellent

(5/5)

Inclusion in Decisions

Previous patients' satisfaction in the degree to which they felt included by this physician in care and treatment decisions

Excellent

(5/5)

General Feedback

Previous patients' general assessment of this physician

Positive

(3/5)

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Areas of Expertise for Dr. Gallegos

This doctor provides the following types of care. The more often a doctor has treated a particular condition or has performed a particular surgery, the more expertise they may have in treating patients with similar needs. Based on three years (2020-2022) of Medicare data, each scale below indicates the volume of episodes compared to other doctors who treat the same condition. Click here to learn more about our methodology.

Heart bypass surgeryCoronary artery bypass graft surgery is performed to restore blood flow to the heart muscles.

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Most

Heart valve surgeryHeart valve surgery is performed to repair or replace damaged heart valves.

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Most

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Location & Contact Information

Doctor Address

7500 Mercy Rd, Ste 618, Omaha, NE, 68124

(515) 322-2769

Affiliated Hospitals

1

Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy

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Doctor’s Office

Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

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Physician Assistant

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Hospital Affiliations

Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan MercyOmaha, NE

#3 in Nebraska

High Performing in Heart Attack and Heart Failure

Education & Experience

Medical School & Residency

Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's Hospital

Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2006-2008

University of Minnesota

Residency, Surgery, 1998-2006

University of Iowa

MBA, Business, 2023-2025

University of California San Diego School of Medicine

Medical School

Certifications & Licensure

American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Certified in Surgery

American Board of Surgery

Certified in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

SD State Medical License

Active through 2025

MN State Medical License

Active through 2024

MA State Medical License

Active through 2024

IN State Medical License

Active through 2025

KY State Medical License

Active through 2025

OH State Medical License

Active through 2025

NM State Medical License

Active through 2025

WA State Medical License

Active through 2024

IA State Medical License

Active through 2025

MD State Medical License

Active through 2024

AZ State Medical License

Active through 2025

TX State Medical License

Active through 2025

NE State Medical License

Active through

Awards, Honors & Recognitions

CMS Stage 1 EHR, 2013

Publications

The Sutureless Biological Bentall Procedure: A New Technique to Create a Modular Valve-Conduit Construct.

Robert P Gallegos, Borut Gersak

Five-Year Outcomes of Transcatheter or Surgical Aortic-Valve Replacement.

Makkar RR, Thourani VH, Mack MJ, Kodali SK, Kapadia S, Webb JG, Yoon SH, Trento A, Svensson LG, Herrmann HC, Szeto WY, Miller DC, Satler L, Cohen DJ, Dewey TM, Babaliaros V, Williams MR, Kereiakes DJ, Zajarias A, Greason KL, Whisenant BK, Hodson RW, Brown DL, Fearon WF, Russo MJ, Pibarot P, Hahn RT, Jaber WA, Rogers E, Xu K, Wheeler J, Alu MC, Smith CR, Leon MB, PARTNER 2 Investigators

Transcatheter or Surgical Aortic-Valve Replacement in Intermediate-Risk Patients.

Leon MB, Smith CR, Mack MJ, Makkar RR, Svensson LG, Kodali SK, Thourani VH, Tuzcu EM, Miller DC, Herrmann HC, Doshi D, Cohen DJ, Pichard AD, Kapadia S, Dewey T, Babaliaros V, Szeto WY, Williams MR, Kereiakes D, Zajarias A, Greason KL, Whisenant BK, Hodson RW, Moses JW, Trento A, Brown DL, Fearon WF, Pibarot P, Hahn RT, Jaber WA, Anderson WN, Alu MC, Webb JG

Transcatheter or Surgical Aortic-Valve Replacement in Intermediate-Risk Patients

Gallegos RP as part of Partner II investigators

Prevention of HeartMate II pump thrombosis-recommendations and preliminary observations from the PREVENT study

S itaramesh Emani, Mary Keebler, John M Ransom, Ahmet Kilic, Gregory Egnacyzk, Robert Gallegos, Paul Mather, John Stulak, Igor Gregoric, Jason Katz, Charles T Klodell, Nir Uriel, John B O’Connell, David Farrar, Kartik Sundareswaran, Simon Maltais

Effect of Cardiac Stem Cells on Left-Ventricular Remodeling in a Canine Model of Chronic Myocardial Infarction

Frederick G.P. Welt, Robert P. Gallegos, John M. Connell, Jan Kajstura, Domenico D'Amario, Raymond Y. Kwong, Otavio R. Coelho-Filho, Ravi V. Shah, Richard N. Mitchell, Annarosa Leri, Lori Foley, Piero Anversa, Marc A. Pfeffer

Technique for central aortic cannulation in extensive aortic dissection.

Taufiek Konrad Rajab, Jan D. Schmitto, Robert P. Gallegos

US Patent Application US8,252,280B1. MAPC generation of muscle

herineM.Verfailie;RobertGallegos;MichaelJerosch-Herold

A middle mediastinal tumor

Andrew L. Rivard, Robert P. Gallegos, James M. Melotek, David C. Wymer

Functionally Competent Cardiac Stem Cells Can Be Isolated From Endomyocardial Biopsies of Patients With Advanced Cardiomyopathies

Domenico D'Amario, Claudia Fiorini, Patricia Campbell, Polina Goichberg, Fumihiro Sanada, Hanqiao Zheng, Toru Hosoda, Marcello Rota, John M. Connell, Robert P. Gallegos, Frederick G.P. Welt, Michael M. Givertz, Richard N. Mitchell, Annarosa Leri, Jan Kajstura, Marc A. Pfeffer, Piero Anversa

Images in clinical medicine. Giant syphilitic aortic aneurysm.

Taufiek Konrad Rajab, Robert P. Gallegos

Transmural Atrial Fibrosis after Epicardial and Endocardial Argon‐Powered CryoMaze Ablation

Robert P. Gallegos, Andrew L. Rivard, Taufiek K. Rajab, B. Chir, Jan D. Schmitto, Matthew T. Lahti, Nicole Kirchhof, Richard W. Bianco

Post-partum coronary artery dissection.

Taufiek Konrad Rajab, Zain Khalpey, Robert P. Gallegos

Cardiac Hemangioma Presenting with Angina Pectoris

Taufiek Konrad Rajab, Zain Khalpey, Lawrence H. Cohn, Robert P. Gallegos

Recurrent post-partum coronary artery dissection

Taufiek Konrad Rajab, Zain Khalpey, Bernhard Kraemer, Frederic S. Resnic, Robert P. Gallegos

Perfusion preservation of the donor heart: Basic science to pre-clinical

Andrew L. Rivard, Robert P. Gallegos, Irene M. Ogden, Richard W. Bianco

Functional paraganglioma of the middle mediastinum.

Subroto Paul, Shilpa H. Jain, Robert P. Gallegos, Sary F. Aranki, Raphael Bueno

Development of a sheep model of atrial fibrillation for preclinical prosthetic valve testing.

Andrew L. Rivard, Phillip T. Suwan, Keyoumars Imaninaini, Robert P. Gallegos, Richard W. Bianco

Selection of prosthetic heart valves.

Robert P. Gallegos

In-vivo experience with the Triflo trileaflet mechanical heart valve.

Robert P. Gallegos, Andrew L. Rivard, Phillip T. Suwan, Sylvester M. Black, Stefan C Bertog, Ulrich Steinseifer, Anibal G Armien, Matthew T. Lahti, Richard W. Bianco

Rat intubation and ventilation for surgical research.

Andrew L. Rivard, Katarzyna J. Simura, Shoeb Mohammed, Anna J Magembe, Heather M Pearson, Matthew R Hallman, Sean J. Barnett, Daniel L. Gatlin, Robert P. Gallegos, Richard W. Bianco

Evaluation of perfusion and viability in hypothermic non-beating isolated porcine hearts using cardiac MRI

Andrew L. Rivard, Cory Swingen, Robert P. Gallegos, Daniel L. Gatlin, Michael Jerosch-Herold, Ranjit John, Richard W. Bianco

The current state of in-vivo pre-clinical animal models for heart valve evaluation.

Robert P. Gallegos, Pavel J Nockel, Andrew L. Rivard, Richard W. Bianco

Cardiac MRI in the isolated porcine heart reveals possible etiology of sudden right heart failure following heart transplantation.

Andrew L. Rivard, Cory Swingen, Robert P. Gallegos, Richard W. Bianco, Michael Jerosch-Herold

The basic science aspect of donor heart preservation: a review.

Andrew L. Rivard, Robert P. Gallegos, Richard W. Bianco, Kenneth Liao

Infarct extent by MRI corelates with peak serum troponin level in the canine model12

Robert P. Gallegos, Cory Swingen, Xunhai James Xu, Xiaoen Wang, Richard W. Bianco, Michael Jerosch-Herold, R. Morton Bolman

Applications of Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Cardiac Stem Cell Therapy

Carsten Rickers, Robert P. Gallegos, Ravi Teja Seethamraju, Xiaoen Wang, Cory Swingen, Avinash Jayaswal, Eric P. Rahrmann, Zachary J. Kastenberg, Christina E. Clarkson, Richard W. Bianco, Tim O'brian, Catherine M. Verfaillie, R. Morton Bolman, Norbert Wilke, Michael Jerosch-Herold

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Cardiac and thoracic surgeons specialize in treating diseases affecting the chest, lungs, esophagus and heart. Although these surgeons have the same general training and are certified by the same board, they treat different patients. Cardiac surgeons treat heart problems, including heart disease, heart transplants and heart failure. Thoracic surgeons treat issues of the lungs, such as lung cancer or emphysema. See all conditions on Dr. Gallegos' profile.

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