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David Gallagher M.D.

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Chief Medical Officer at Duke University Hospital
📍 Durham, North Carolina, United States

David Gallagher is the Chief Medical Officer at Duke University Hospital, bringing over 25 years of physician leadership experience to the role. A Professor of Medicine at Duke, his career focuses on clinical practice advancement and hospital medicine. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from The George Washington University School of Medicine.

He was honored with the "North Carolina Triangle SHM Chapter Excellence Award" for Outstanding Service in Hospital Medicine in February 2024.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Chief Medical Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States
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Hospital Medicine
He is a Senior Fellow in Hospital Medicine and former Chief of Duke Hospital Medicine Programs, recently winning an award for his service in the field.
Healthcare Leadership
As CMO, he is part of the senior leadership team, shaping strategy and overseeing hospital operations, with over 25 years of leadership experience.
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Career

Work history

5-2023
Chief Medical Officer
Duke University Hospital
6-2021 - 5-2024
Clinical Consultant
Duke Central Automated Laboratory
7-2014 - 4-2023
Associate Chief Medical Officer
Duke University Medical Center
3-2012 - 4-2023
Chief, Duke Hospital Medicine Programs
Duke University Health System
2010 - 2012
Hospital Medicine Director
Duke University Health System
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Media appearances

Gallagher named Duke University Hospital CMO. Featured in Duke Medicine News
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Education
1986 - 1990
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
1982 - 1986
Bachelor's degree
UC San Diego
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