Samuel Galloway, MD

Sam Galloway, MD, is a board-certified family medicine doctor who specializes in sports medicine. His expertise includes diagnosing, treating and preventing injuries associated with athletics. He is skilled in performing joint injections and other ultrasound-guided procedures for musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Galloway also provides general primary care to patients of all ages, with a focus on preventative care as well as treatment of acute and chronic diseases.

As an instructor in the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, Dr. Galloway trains medical students, residents and fellows at UC San Diego School of Medicine. He has presented at national meetings on issues related to intermittent arm weakness, knee pain and muscle atrophy in athletes. Dr. Galloway has also contributed chapters to sports medicine books.

He serves as a team physician for the San Diego Seals professional indoor lacrosse team, UC San Diego undergraduate athletics, and the Scripps Ranch High School football team. He has also provided medical coverage for many other athletic teams and events in San Diego throughout his training.

Dr. Galloway completed a fellowship in primary care sports medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency in family medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia, Mo. Dr. Galloway is board certified in family medicine and sports medicine. He is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and the American Academy of Family Physicians.

In his free time, Dr. Galloway enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He also likes running, hiking, camping, playing sports, spending time at the beach, gardening and woodworking.

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