Dr. Thomas Gal Jr, MD

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  Malpractice Claims not available

  Healthgrades does not collect malpractice information for Kentucky.

  What is medical malpractice

  What is medical malpractice?

  Medical malpractice is issued when negligence by a doctor causes injury to a patient. For example, a doctor may improperly diagnose, treat or medicate outside the standard of medical care. The three types of malpractice are: a settlement, an arbitration award, or a judgment.

  If my doctor has malpractice history, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?

  If your doctor has a malpractice claim, evaluate the information and determine if the action could potentially impact the quality of care you receive. Claim settlements and arbitration awards may occur for a variety of reasons, which should not necessarily reflect negatively on the doctor's professional competence or conduct.
  You may want to use this information to start a discussion with the doctor about his or her history and specific ability to provide healthcare for you.

  How far back does Healthgrades malpractice history go?

  Healthgrades reports details of a doctor’s malpractice history when the doctor has at least one closed medical malpractice claim within the last five years, even if he or she no longer practices in that state.

  For which states does Healthgrades collect malpractice history?

  Healthgrades collects malpractice information from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. If your doctor has a malpractice claim, evaluate the information and determine if the action could potentially impact your quality of care. Sometimes multiple states report the same claim. If a provider practices in a state where data is unavailable, please reach out to your local state legislature to help make this data publicly available.
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  Sanctions

  No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

  What is a sanction or disciplinary action

  What is a sanction or disciplinary action?

  A sanction, also known as a disciplinary action, is an action taken to punish or restrict a doctor who has demonstrated professional misconduct. Sanctions may be imposed by a state medical board, professional medical licensing organization, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

  If my doctor has sanction history, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?

  If a doctor has a sanction, it does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor-quality doctor. Some sanctions are not related to medical care, and involve a doctor’s finances or administrative activities. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, we recommend that you evaluate the doctor’s sanction information and determine how severe or relevant you think the sanction cause and action were.

  How far back does Healthgrades sanction history go?

  Healthgrades reports state and federal sanctions from the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.

  For which states does Healthgrades collect sanction history?

  Healthgrades collects sanction history from all 50 U.S. states. Physicians with a disciplinary action in one state may move to another state where they have a clean record. Since Healthgrades painstakingly compiles disciplinary action information from all 50 states, Healthgrades website will show if a physician has a disciplinary action in more than one state.
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  Board Actions

  No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

  What are board actions

  What are board actions?

  Board actions are non-disciplinary actions imposed upon a doctor based on a complaint investigation. A patient or medical colleague may file a complaint with that state medical board or professional licensing organization, which then investigates the complaint. Board actions are intended to ensure that a doctor is able to perform safe medical and health care tasks.

  Types of non-disciplinary actions include an advisory letter, a corrective action agreement, a limitation or restriction on the medical or healthcare tasks a doctor can perform, or a voluntary agreement by the doctor not to practice. A board action can also include a termination of a corrective action agreement or voluntary agreement, which allows the doctor to return to full practice.

  If my doctor has a board action, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?

  If a doctor has a board action, it means he or she has had a non-disciplinary action imposed upon him or her. It does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor quality doctor. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, evaluate the doctor's board action information and determine how severe or relevant you think the cause and action were.

  How far back does Healthgrades non-disciplinary board action history go?

  Healthgrades reports non-disciplinary board action history from for the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.

  For which states does Healthgrades collect non-disciplinary board actions?

  Healthgrades collects non-disciplinary board actions from all 50 U.S. states.

• Otolaryngology

• Acute Sinusitis
• All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
• Autoimmune Diseases
• Bell's Palsy
• Bone Cancer
• Bone Disorders
• Brain Disorders
• Cancer
• Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
• Chronic Sinusitis
• Chronic Tonsillitis
• Conductive Hearing Loss
• Cough
• Craniopharyngioma
• Deafness
• Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
• Deviated Septum
• Dizziness
• Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
• Dysphagia
• ENT Cancer
• Ear Ache
• Ear Disorders
• Esophageal Cancer
• Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
• Eyelid Disorders
• Facial Fracture
• Facial Trauma
• Fracture
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Gastrointestinal Diseases
• Gum Cancer
• Head and Neck Cancer
• Head and Neck Tumor
• Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
• Headache
• Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
• Inverted Papilloma
• Jaw Fracture
• Laryngeal Cancer
• Larynx Conditions
• Leukoplakia
• Lip Cancer
• Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
• Maxillary and Malar Fractures
• Nosebleed
• Oral Cancer
• Orbital Fracture
• Osteoradionecrosis
• Osteosarcoma
• Otitis Media
• Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
• Parathyroid Cancer
• Pharyngeal Cancer
• Pituitary Tumor
• Postnasal Drip
• Pulmonary Disease
• Salivary Gland Cancer
• Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
• Sinus Tumor
• Sinusitis
• Skull Base Tumor
• Sleep Apnea
• Sleep Disorders
• Soft Tissue Sarcoma
• Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
• Throat Cancer
• Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
• Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
• Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
• Thyroid Cancer
• Tinnitus
• Tongue Cancer
• Tongue-Tie
• Tonsil Cancer
• Tonsillitis
• Trachea Cancer
• Vertigo
• Vocal Cord Nodule
• Vocal Cord Paralysis
• Vocal Cord Polyp

• Medical School

  Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University, Thomas Jefferson University

  Graduated in 1993

• Internship Hospital

  University Of South Florida / College Of Medicine

  Completed in 1994

• Residency Hospital

  University Of South Florida / College Of Medicine

  Completed in 1999

• Fellowship Hospital

  University Of Washington Medical Center

  Completed in 2003

• Undergraduate School

  Pennsylvania State University

  Graduated in 1991

• Other Education

  University Of Pennsylvania Transoral Robotic Surgery Training

  Completed in 2011

  University Of Washington Master Of Public Health

  Completed in 2003

• English

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• Ear, Nose, and Throat
• Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

• Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
• Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
• Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
• ENT Surgery
• Endoscopic Sinus Surgery With Navigational System
• Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
• Excision of Facial Bone
• Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
• Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
• Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
• Facial Reconstruction
• Glossectomy
• Head and Neck Surgery
• Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
• Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
• Laryngectomy and Pharyngectomy
• Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
• Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
• Lip, Excision or Resection
• Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
• Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
• Maxillofacial Surgery
• Microvascular Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Parathyrodectomy
• Parathyroid Surgery
• Parathyroidectomy
• Pituitary Surgery
• Sinus Surgery
• Skull Base Surgery
• Sphenoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
• Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
• Thyroid Lobectomy
• Thyroid Surgery
• Thyroidectomy
• Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
• Tonsillectomy
• Tracheal Reconstruction
• Tracheal Resection
• Tracheal Surgery
• TransOral Robotic Surgery (TORS)
• Tumor Resection
• Vestibule and Floor of Mouth, Excision or Destruction
• Wound Repair