Dr. Gallagher is a highly skilled and compassionate interventional spine and pain management physician dedicated to helping patients restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life. Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Gallagher is proud to serve the Jupiter & Port St. Lucie, community, offering advanced, minimally invasive treatments designed to relieve pain without major surgery or long-term medication use.

Dr. Gallagher earned his undergraduate degree from Bucknell University, where he balanced the rigorous demands of academics with the commitment of being a college football player. Competing at a high level instilled in him the values of discipline, perseverance, and teamwork—qualities that continue to shape his approach to patient care today. His experience as an athlete also gave him first-hand insight into the impact of injuries and pain management, fueling his passion for helping others overcome physical limitations and achieve peak performance.

Following his undergraduate studies, Dr. Gallagher pursued a Master’s degree in Health Sciences at Drexel University, strengthening his research and clinical medicine foundation before earning his Doctor of Medicine degree from St. George’s University. He then completed an internship at Redmond Regional Medical Center in Rome, Georgia, before specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Drexel University in Reading, Pennsylvania. To further refine his expertise in treating spine and musculoskeletal disorders, Dr. Gallagher pursued an Interventional Spine and Pain Management fellowship at Cantor Spine Center at the Paley Orthopedic and Spine Institute, where he trained under the esteemed Dr. Anthony Giuffrida.

Dr. Gallagher works closely and collaborates with his colleagues, the renowned spinal surgeons of Cantor Spine Center, Dr. Jeffrey Cantor and Dr. Scott Raffa, and the 20+ other specialized orthopedic surgeons at the Paley Orthopedic and Spine Institute. This multidisciplinary approach ensures that each patient receives comprehensive, state-of-the-art care tailored to their specific needs. By integrating the expertise of both interventional and surgical specialists, Dr. Gallagher helps patients explore the most effective, least invasive treatment options before considering surgical intervention.

Dr. Gallagher is committed to a patient-centered, conservative philosophy, tailoring treatment plans to each individual’s needs. He believes in exploring every possible option to eliminate pain and restore function, focusing on noninvasive and technologically advanced methods that provide lasting relief. His expertise includes fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided procedures, regenerative medicine, neuromodulation, and state-of-the-art interventional techniques—all designed to address chronic pain while minimizing the need for surgery or dependence on long-term medications.

Now calling Florida home, Dr. Gallagher is excited to be part of the Jupiter & Port St. Lucie medical community. He enjoys spending time with his wife and embracing Florida’s active lifestyle. Outside of medicine, he is an avid sports fan and enjoys exercising, golfing, spending time at the beach, and participating in various recreational sports.

Dr. Gallagher is now seeing patients in our Jupiter office, located at 600 Heritage Dr, Jupiter, FL 33458 and at our brand new Port St. Lucie clinic located at 370 Southeast Veranda Falls Way, Suite #102, Port St. Lucie, FL 34984. To Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Gallagher please call (561) 935-1188.

Board Certifications

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Areas of Interest

• Lumbar Radiculopathy
• Cervical Radiculopathy
• Cervical Pain/Neck Pain
• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
• Low Back Pain
• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
• Vertebrogenic Pain
• Spinal Stenosis
• Myelopathy
• Muscle Weakness And Dysfunction
• Lumbar Disc Herniation
• Cervical Disc Herniation
• Spondylolisthesis
• Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
• Vertebral Compression Fractures
• Spondylosis
• Pain Management

Education & Training

Undergraduate
Medical Sciences, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA

Graduate School

Master of Interdisciplinary Health Science 

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

Medical School
St. Georges University, St. George, Grenada

Internship
Redmond Regional Medical Center, Rome GA
Transition Year 

Residency
Tower Health at Drexel University, Reading, PA
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Fellowship
Cantor Spine Center at the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Interventional Sports and Spine Fellowship

Hospital Affiliations

• St. Mary’s Medical Center
• West Boca Medical Center
• Florida Coast Medical Center

Professional Affiliations

• American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• American Society of Pain and Neuroscience
• North American Spine Society
• North American Neuromodulation Society
• International Neuromodulation Society

Publications

• Akpan, N; Juszczak, M; Leach J; Gallagher J; Moser, K; Crozier, K. “Blast from the Past: A Case of Recurrent AIDP Secondary to COVID-19 Infection” Poster Presentation at AAP February 2024 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida.
• Juszczak, M; Gallagher, J; Kenney, J; Crozier, K; Brockman, P. “Iatrogenic Long Thoracic Nerve Injury Following Thoracostomy” Poster Presentation at AAPM&R November 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
• Juszczak, M; Gallagher, J; Crozier, K; Hemtasilpa, S. “Congenital Folate Deficiency Causing Isolated Distal Predominant Motor Neuropathy” Poster Presentation at AAPM&R November 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 
• Gupta A, Zheng L, Ramanujam V, Gallagher J. Novel Use of Pharmacogenetic Testing in the Identification of CYP2C9 Polymorphisms Related to NSAID-Induced Gastropathy. Pain Medicine, Volume 16, Issue 5, May 1, 2015, Pages 866–869. DOI: 10.1111/pme.12654.
• Joseph C, Parkash A, Gallagher J, et al. Tourette’s Syndrome Cervical Dystonia Induced Occipital Neuralgia Remedied by Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: A Case Report. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, 2022; 47

Advanced Procedures

• Epidurals
• Radiofrequency ablations
• Kyphoplasty
• Nerve blocks