Kathleen Galligan, MS, PA-C

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Kathleen Galligan, MS, PA-C, is a functional neurosurgery physician assistant with the Division of Neurosurgery at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Locations: Main Hospital
Appointments and Referrals: 1-800-TRY-CHOP (1-800-879-2467)

Education and Training

Board Certification

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) – National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Undergraduate Degree

BS in Geobiology - Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Graduate Degree

MS in Physician Assistant Studies - DeSales University, Center Valley, PA

Titles and Academic Titles

Functional Neurosurgery Physician Assistant

Departments and Services

Publications

Posters and Presentations

2022

Galligan K. “Subtemporal Approach for Selective Amygdalahippocampectomy in Children.” American Association of Neurological Surgeons Conference. Philadelphia, PA. 2022.

Galligan K. “Hemispherotomy for Post-Traumatic Epilepsy.” American Association of Neurological Surgeons Conference. Philadelphia, PA. 2022.

2021

Galligan K. Webinar Presentation: “How to Choose a Neurosurgeon.” Epilepsy Foundation. November

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

2021-present, American Academy of Neurosurgeons