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Scott Farrell Gallagher

Associate Professor of Surgery
Trauma, Acute, and Critical Care Surgery
3320 Executive Dr, Suite 218, MOB3, Raleigh, NC 27609
3320 Executive Dr, Suite 218, MOB3, Raleigh, NC 27609

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Surgery · 2021 - Present Trauma, Acute, and Critical Care Surgery, Surgery

Recent Publications


State-level COVID-19 lockdown stringency associated with increases in motor-vehicle mortality rates.

Journal Article J Safety Res · December 2025 BACKGROUND: Motor-vehicle collision fatalities increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, but significant variation existed between states. The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between state-level COVID ... Full text Link to item Cite

Dads also matter: paternal and maternal factors associated with infant injury mortality.

Journal Article Inj Prev · November 27, 2025 BACKGROUND: Despite advances in injury prevention, trauma remains a leading cause of infant mortality in the USA. This study sought to compare maternal characteristics with paternal risk factors for injury-related mortality for infants. METHODS: Data were ... Full text Link to item Cite

Factors Influencing End-of-Life Decisions in Cancer Patients After Traumatic Injuries.

Journal Article J Surg Res · August 2025 INTRODUCTION: Severe traumatic injuries are frequently associated with poor outcomes, and withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment (WLST) after traumatic brain injury is common. However, the association between WLST and pre-existing cancer in all trauma pat ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


The Ohio State University, College of Medicine · 1997 M.D.
Ohio Wesleyan University · 1993 B.A.