David Gallagher, MD, SFHM, has been named Chief Medical Officer for Duke University Hospital, effective May 1, 2023.
In this role, Dr. Gallagher will work in conjunction with the DUH Senior Leadership Team to oversee all hospital operations, lead the development of standard work, ensure the delivery of effective care, and manage medical staff matters and concerns.
“I am excited, honored, and humbled to have been chosen for this role,” Dr. Gallagher said. ”I look forward to continuing to partner with all the incredible people at Duke University Hospital and across the health system to further our healthcare journey with continued focus on caring for our patients, their loved ones, and each other.”
Dr. Gallagher has been with Duke since 2006. He has served as the Chief of Duke Hospital Medicine Programs since 2012 and the Associate Chief Medical Officer since 2014. He is currently an Associate Professor of Medicine within the Division of General Internal Medicine. He has a Senior Fellow designation from the Society of Hospital Medicine and treats patients on the Duke General Medicine Inpatient Service, where he also teaches.
This story was adapted from the Duke University Hospital Leadership Announcement