
Christopher Gallagher MD
Breast Cancer
Chief Medical Officer, miRoncol
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601 Walnut St#715Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone+1 202-877-8112
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Summary
- Christopher Gallagher, MD, practices oncology in Washington, DC, with a subspecialty in breast cancer. He completed his fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology in 2004 and his residency in Internal Medicine in 1997, both at the National Capital Consortium, after earning his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1994. He has extensive experience in chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, and clinical research. His publications include analyses and trials related to breast cancer treatments. Dr. Gallagher received the Alpha Omega Alpha honor during his medical education at Georgetown University in 1993.
Education & Training
- National Capital ConsortiumFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2004
- National Capital ConsortiumResidency, Internal Medicine, 1997
- Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1994
- University of Notre DameB.S., 1990
Certifications & Licensure
- DE State Medical License 2025 - 2027
- DC State Medical License 2014 - 2026
- MD State Medical License 2012 - 2026
- VA State Medical License 1995 - 2026
- American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Alpha Omega Alpha Georgetown University School of Medicine, 1993
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Social risk factors screening preferences among breast and prostate cancer survivors: A qualitative study.Laura C Schubel, Jessica Rivera Rivera, Mandi L Pratt-Chapman, Joseph Astorino, Teletia Taylor
Journal of Psychosocial Oncology. 2025-02-13 - Comorbidities And Reducing InEquitieS (CARES): Feasibility of self-monitoring and community health worker support in management of comorbidities among Black breast and...Laura C Schubel, Ana Barac, Michelle Magee, Mihriye Mete, Malinda Peeples
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications. 2025-02-01 - Identifying Complex Scheduling Patterns Among Patients With Cancer With Transportation and Housing Needs: Feasibility Pilot Study.Allan Fong, Christian Boxley, Laura Schubel, Christopher Gallagher, Katarina AuBuchon
JMIR Cancer. 2025-01-17
Journal Articles
- Survival in Patients with HER2-POSITIVE Early Stage Breast Cancer Treated with Adjuvant Trastuzumab in Clinical PracticeGallagher CM, More K, Masaquel, et al, SpingerPlus, 1/1/2016
- Delay in Trastuzumab Initiation Leads to Decreased Overall Survival in Patients with HER2+ Early Stage Breast CancerGallagher CM, More K, Masaquel A , et. Al, Breast Cancer Res Treat, 1/1/2016
- Survival and Racial Differences of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in the United States MilitaryBrzezniak C, Satran-Hoang S, Goetz H, Reyes C, Gunuganti A, Gallagher C, Carter C, J Gen Intern Med, 1/1/2015
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Abstracts/Posters
- Nivolumab or capecitabine or combination therapy as adjuvant therapy for triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) with residual disease following neoadjuvant chemotherapy:...Khoury K, Isaacs C, Gatti-Mays ME, Donahue RN, Schlom J, Wang H, Gallagher C, Graham D, Warren R, Dilawari A, Swain SM, Pohlmann PR, Lynce F, San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, 1/7/2018
- SAFE-HEaRt: A pilot study assessing the cardiac safety of HER2 targeted therapy in patients with HER2 positive breast cancer and reduced left ventricular functionLynce F, Barac A, Geng X, Dang C, Yu A, Smith KL, Gallagher C, Pohlmann PR, Nunes M, Herbolsheimer P, Warren R, Srichai B, Hofmeyer M, Cunningham A, Timothee P, Asch F..., J Clin Oncol, 1/1/2018
- Increasing participation in research - breast cancer (Inspire-BrC)Swain S, Robinson BN, Newman AF, Tefera E, Herbolsheimer P, Nunes R, Gallagher C, Randolph-Jackson P, Omogbehin A, Dilawari A, Pohlmann P, Mohebtash M, Ottaviano Y, Mo..., San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, 1/5/2016
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Lectures
- Update on Adjuvant Therapy for Early Stage Breast CancerWalter Reed National Military Medical Center - 1/1/2012
- Adopting New Standards of Cancer Care: Challenges and OpportunitiesLapidus Cancer Institute, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD - 1/1/2011
- One Step Forward, One Step Back: The Utility of Pharmacogenomics and Bisphosphonates in Early Stage Breast CancerFarmington, PA - 1/1/2011
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Other
- ASCO/CAP Guidelines To Determine ER Status May Need RehaulGallagher CM, General Surgery News
http://www.generalsurgerynews.com/ViewArticle.aspx?d=In+the+News&d_id=69&i=June+2012&i_id=857&a_id=21046
1/1/2012 - A Sea Change for Military Medicine: Walter Reed Joins Navy Medical Center in BethesdaGallagher CM, U.S. Medicine
http://www.usmedicine.com/articles/a-sea-change-for-military-medicine-walter-reed-joins-navy-medical-center-in-bethesda.html?page=2
1/1/2011
Press Mentions
- MedStar Health Leads $5 Million CDC- Funded Project Aimed at Improving Cancer Survivorship and Reduce Patient InequitiesOctober 22nd, 2021
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