Accepting new patients
Derek Galligan, M.D.
Accepting new patients
- Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Medical Oncology, School of Medicine
Specialty
- Hematology Oncology
- Internal Medicine
Clinical focus
- Myeloma
Locations and contact
I see patients at-
1 OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Center for Hematologic Malignancies, South Waterfront
3485 S. Bond Avenue Building 2, 10th FloorBuilding 2, 10th FloorPortland, OR 97239
About me
Dr. Galligan specializes in treating plasma cell disorders such as myeloma. He received advanced training in hematology and medical oncology at the University of California, San Francisco and has been on the faculty at OHSU since 2018.
Education and training
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Degrees
- B.A., 2005, Reed College
- M.D., 2012, Tulane School of Medicine
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Residency
- Internal Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 2015
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Fellowship
- Hematology and Oncology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 2018
Insurance
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Ratings and reviews
5 out of 5
Overall: 5 out of 5 (36 Ratings, 22 Reviews)
The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.
Dr. GALLIGAN is a skilled listener and is able to formulate a treatment plan that works best for me.
Great chat with Dr Galligan. All questions were answered
Dr Galligan is so personable and shows real concern for my health.
Answered all my questions.
Very professional and responsive.
Dr Galligan is a great doctor, knowledgeable, personable and compassionate.
Dr Galligan is personable, easy to talk to, listens and answers all my questions and concerns. I do not feel rushed during my appointment with him. Thank you Dr. Galligan!
My experience with Dr Galligan is positive. He has a caring and compassionate manner and provides me all the information I request about my diagnosis and treatment plan. I especially admire his ability to maintain his objectivity about my care by providing me what I need to make informed decisions. I feel very fortunate to have him as my Dr.
He has been everything I would hope for in my doctor.
Dr. G is a straight shooter. The message wasn't very good, but he presented realities and options clearly and with compassion.
Good
Excellent visit. Warm and welcoming manner. Good information and excellent responses to my questions. Good advice. He's a wonderful doctor.
Dr. Galligan is very personable and knowledgeable. I am honored to be a patient of his.
Enjoyed my meeting with Dr.Galligan. He did an excellent job of explaining why I was there and what they were trying to learn from the blood work.
I did see an assistant at this visit. I met directly with Dr. Galligan. He is consistently caring and empathetic to my condition. He takes great care in making sure all of my questions are answered and concerns are addressed.
Very professional and caring
Answers questions
Dr.Galligan explains what is going on in a way we understand.
Dr. GALLIGAN takes time to fully explain his answers to my questions. He offers options to different treatments and helps me decide what Is best for me. .
Professional experience courteous very friendly
Expert, knowledgeable & cares
Very good personality and easy to talk to. Skilled and competent in his field. I am confident with his care.