Dr. Kaleigh Gallego DO

What is your hometown?

• Bryan, TX.

Where did you attend medical school?

• Sam Houston State University – College of Osteopathic Medicine.
  

What other educational credentials do you have?

• B.S. in Biology
  

What are your particular clinical interests and why?

• My clinical interests lie in nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and musculoskeletal complaints. As a former athlete, I developed a passion for physical activity and, through my studies, recognized how important having a strong foundation of health affects clinical outcomes.

What inspired you to pursue a career in family medicine?

• I have many family members who are uninsured or living in geographically and medically isolated areas. I have seen firsthand how lack of access to medicine, especially primary care, can create barriers to health. I pursued family medicine in order to become a part of the solution and help bridge those gaps in medicine.

Why did you choose the Community Based Family Medicine Residency program?

• I opted for a community based program because I wanted my residency experience to have a “boots on the ground” feel to it. Due to my background, I wanted to work within a medically underserved area with a patient population that needed more physicians.

What are your hobbies and interests outside of medicine?

• Outside of medicine I love to stay active by going to the gym or attending workout classes! I love to hike and have visited many national parks around the country. I also love indoor activities such as reading and embroidery.
  

Dr. Kaleigh Gallego DO