Dr. Roy P Gallinger M.D.
Family Practitioner
430 Fisher Creek Rd Sylva NC, 28779Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Roy Gallinger is a family practitioner practicing in Sylva, NC. Dr. Gallinger specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Gallinger possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center 1984
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Sleep Disorders
- Actinic Keratosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Phlebitis
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Roy P Gallinger M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 430 Fisher Creek Rd
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