Dr. Barbara Galko, MD
Dr. Barbara Galko, MD is a pulmonologist in Laguna Hills, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Galko has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea. She graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine in 1980. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center and Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Dr. Barbara Galko, MD is a pulmonologist in Laguna Hills, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Galko has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea. She graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine in 1980. She is affiliated...read morePulmonary Disease
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Fellowship Hospital, 1985St Michaels
Residency Hospital, 1983Toronto General Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1982Wellesley Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1981Mcgill University Faculty Of Medicine
Medical School, 1980
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Therapeutic use of respiratory stimulants: an overview of newer developments., 1986
The role of 67-gallium citrate lung scanning in the detection of pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in immunocompromised patients., 1985
ear oximetry: accuracy during exercise, 1985
Ear Oximetry: accuracy during coming hypoxia and exercise, 1986
Community acquired pneumonia, 1997
Hypertrophic pulmonary osteoarthropathy occurring in four patients with interstitial lung disease., 1985
Short-term discontinuation of oxygen causes no immediate detrimental change in neuropsychological function in patients on long-term oxygen therapy., 1986
Lack of discriminatory value of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) differential lymphocyte count in relation to radiographic staging and pulmonary function in sarcoidosis., 1985
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 1991
Current topics in pulmonary pharmacology and toxicology., 1987
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 1991
Toronto Western Hospital Research competition - 1st prize, 1984
Doctors Hospital - Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award, 1985- 1986
McGill University Scholarships, 1975-1980
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