William James Gallagher, MD| Family Medicine | MedStar Health
Clinical areas of focus
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Hypertension
- Physical Exams
- Respiratory Disorders
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Wellness Exams
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Blood Glucose Levels
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Serum Enzyme Levels
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Pelvic Pain
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infections Of Multiple Sites
- Adult And Child Abuse, Neglect And Maltreatment
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Ankle And Foot Ligament Sprain
- Anogenital Warts
- Anxiety
- Back Pain
- Black Eye
- Bladder Incontinence
- Blindness And Low Vision
- Body Region Injury
- Breast Inflammation
- Bronchitis
- Burn Injuries
- Bursopathy
- Candidiasis
- Carrier Of Infectious Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Chest Injury
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Choledocholithiasis
- Choroidal Nevi
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Indigestion
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Claudication
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Contact With Hazardous Health Exposures
- Cough
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Deficiency Of B Group Vitamins
- Deficiency Of Essential Nutrients
- Depressive Episode
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Tongue
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
- Disturbances Of Smell And Taste
- Dizziness And Lightheadedness
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Duodenitis
- Ear Infection
- Ear Pain
- Eating Disorders
- Eczema
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Elbow Pain
- Emotional Disorders
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Lymph Nodes
- Enthesopathies
- Enthesopathy Of Lower Limb
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eye And Orbit Injury
- Eye Infections
- Eyelid Disorders
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Fatigue
- Female Genital Pain
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger, Hand, And Wrist Open Wound
- Foot Joint Pain
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heartburn And Acid Reflux
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhagic Conditions
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- Herpes
- Herpes (GENITAL HERPES)
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip And Thigh Open Wound
- Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Hives
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hypertension
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Incontinence
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Ingrown Toenail
- Insect Bites And Stings
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Intestinal Infections
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Joint Disorder
- Joint Sprain
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Knee Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Knee Pain
- Lacrimal Gland Disorders
- Laryngitis
- Leg Pain
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Lower Back Pain
- Lower Leg Injury
- Malabsorption
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Male Genital Organ Disorders
- Menstrual Cramps
- Menstrual Disorders
- Mesothelioma
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Mononeuropathy Of Upper Limb
- Mouth Sores
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Strain
- Nail Disorders
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nausea
- Neck Pain
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Overactive Bladder
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Painful Urination
- Palpitations
- Penis Disorders
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Pilar Cysts
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar Warts
- Pneumonia
- Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Postnasal Drip
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Proteinuria
- Protozoal Diseases
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Reaction To Stress And Adjustment Disorders In Children
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Disorders
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rhinitis
- Scabies
- Sciatica
- Sedative Use Disorder
- Shingles
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Shoulder Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Shoulder Joint Pain
- Sinus Infections
- Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Soft Tissue Pain
- Sore Throat
- Spondylopathies
- Sprain
- Sprains And Strains
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Stomach Flu
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Strep Throat
- Stress
- Superficial Abdomen Injury
- Superficial Knee Injury
- Superficial Mycoses
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendinitis
- Tendinous Disorders
- Tennis Elbow
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Infection (TONSILLITIS)
- Throat Pain
- Thumb Synovitis
- Thyroid Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Tuberculosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Urological Disorders
- Urticaria
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vagina And Vulva Inflammation And Infections
- Vaginal Infections
- Vaginal Itching
- Vaginitis
- Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vertigo
- Vestibular Disorders
- Viral Diseases
- Viral Warts
- Vision Disturbances
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vomiting
- Vomiting And Nausea
- Weight Loss
- Wrist And Hand Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Wrist And Hand Tendon Injury
- Yeast Infection
- Zoster
Procedures I perform
- Adhd Assessment
- Advance Directive Planning
- Allergen Immunotherapy
- Anxiety Disorder Screening
- Asthma Management
- Back Pain Treatment
- Biopsy Of Skin
- Birth Control
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Body Mass Index (BMI) Evaluation
- Breast Exam
- Breathing Treatments
- Cardiovascular Disease Screening
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervix Dilation
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Cough Treatment
- Chronic Headache Treatment
- Cold And Flu Treatment
- Cold Treatment
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
- Contraceptive Device Insertion
- Copd Management
- Depression Treatment
- Dermatological Care
- Destruction Of Benign Lesions
- Diabetes Foot Care
- Diabetes Screening
- Diet Counseling
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Disease Prevention Screenings
- Distance Stereoacuity Test
- Drug Testing
- Durable Power Of Attorney Discussion
- Ekg (ELECTROCARDIOGRAM)
- EKG Interpretation
- Electrocardiogram
- Electrodesiccation And Curettage
- Fertility Counseling
- Flu Shot Administration
- Food Allergy Treatment
- Foreign Body Removal From Ear
- Foreign Body Removal From Skin
- Functional Abdominal Pain Treatment
- Gastrointestinal Bacterial Infection Diagnosis
- Gastrointestinal Evaluation
- Gastrointestinal Therapy
- Geriatric Care
- Geriatric Health Screening
- Geriatric Sleep Disorder Treatment
- Glucose Control Management
- Gynecological Examination
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Health Promotion Counseling
- Hearing Testing
- Helicobacter Pylori Stool Test
- HIV Testing And Treatment
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hospice Care Referral
- Hypertension Treatment
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Infection Treatment
- Injections For Pain Relief
- Intrauterine Device
- Labs And Blood Work
- Mammogram Referral
- Mental Health Medication Management
- Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation
- Muscle Injection
- Nebulizer Therapy
- Nexplanon Placement And Removal
- Nitrogen Washout Treatment
- Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Oral And Pharyngeal Swallowing Function Evaluation
- Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
- Palliative Care Services
- Pap Smear
- Pediatric Autism Screening
- Pediatric Sick Visit
- Pesticide Poisoning Treatment
- Physical Exams
- Physical Performance Test
- Physical Therapy Modalities
- Physical Therapy Referral
- Prostate Ultrasound
- Psa Testing
- Pulsatile Tinnitus Treatment
- Reproductive Planning
- Retinal Laceration Repair
- Risk Assessment
- Routine Check-Up
- School Physicals
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Allergy Testing
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Tag Removal
- Spirometry Test
- Sports Physicals
- Suture Removal
- Swallowing Disorder Treatment
- Tension Headache Treatment
- Therapeutic Activities
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Tobacco Cessation
- Travel Health
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Arthritis Treatment
- Urinary Incontinence Treatment
- Urinary Protein Test
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Vaccinations
- Venous Blood Collection
- Viral Gastroenteritis Treatment
- Vision Screening
- Well Woman Exams
- Wellness Exams
- Wellness Services
- Women's Health Exam
- Wound Repair
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- IH-POS Plus
- IH-Indemnity
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- TRICARE East Prime
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- CIGNA EPO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna HMO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- United Healthcare Choice
- IH-HMO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- First Health PPO
- Network OA
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- CIGNA PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- POS OA
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- First Health PPO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Administrators
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Classic 5000
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- IH-PPO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Choice POS II
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Optimum Choice
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- United Student Resources
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Beech Street PPO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- TRICARE East Select
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- IH-Network Only Plus
- TRICARE for Life East
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Employee Health Plan
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Navigate
- Medicare FFS
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- OA Plus
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Aetna Basic
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Choice POS
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst EPO
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- IH-Open POS II
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Sentara Health
- IH-Open HMO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- IH-POS
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CareFirst NASCO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- UHC Passport
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Aetna Classic 3500
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- HighMark
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Choice Fund PPO
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- IH-EPO Plus
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Residency: Georgetown University (1996)
Medical School: Temple University School Of Medicine (1993)