Overview
Philosophy of care | I provide you with the best medical treatment while maintaining compassionate care for all my patients. | Why I entered medicine | Since childhood I enjoyed solving problems and marveled over the functioning of the human body. I discovered I wanted to use this passion to help people by alleviating patients' pain from their ailments. | Community involvement | I provide awareness in the community about available preventive medical efforts to help generate a better lifestyle, and about our readiness to provide patients the best medical care to combat any disease afflicting the community. | Personal interests | I enjoy food, tennis, basketball, soccer, and reading mystery novels in my spare time. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 42th for pulmonology and lung surgery on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. |.
Dr. Palacios is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Asthma.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 205, Allentown, PA 18103
772 East Broad Street, Hazleton, PA 18201
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Palacios has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Galo M. Palacios
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Galo M. Palacios?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Galo M. Palacios by calling their office at 610-402-9116. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Galo M. Palacios a top-rated expert for Lung Nodules?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Galo M. Palacios is classified as an Advanced expert for Lung Nodules, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Galo M. Palacios specialize in?
While Dr. Galo M. Palacios is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Metastases. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. Galo M. Palacios participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Galo M. Palacios has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Nodules. You can view a list of Dr. Galo M. Palacios's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Galo M. Palacios accept my insurance?
Dr. Galo M. Palacios accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 610-402-9116 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Lung MetastasesDr. Palacios isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Lung NodulesDr. Palacios isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Experienced
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Palacios isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Palacios isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)Dr. Palacios isExperienced. Learn about Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Palacios isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- AsthmaDr. Palacios isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Palacios isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.