4949 Harlem Road
Amherst, NY, United States
14226
Facility Affiliations
Dr. Robert Galpin's Credentials
Accepting New Patients
Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients
Biography
I chose the field of children’s orthopaedics as my specialty because of my strong interest in helping children, the most vulnerable members of our society. I completed a fellowship in children’s orthopaedics and scoliosis surgery; my expertise includes scoliosis surgery, hip and lower extremity reconstructive surgery, foot surgery and all aspects of pediatric trauma. I care for children and adolescents at the Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo (WCHOB) and at the UBMD Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine clinic on Harlem Road in Amherst. My approach is to involve parents in the decision-making for their child’s medical care and, whenever appropriate, I involve the child as well. Doing so helps teach children responsibility for their own health. It may also improve their treatment outcomes and enhance their sense of control, particularly for children and adolescents with chronic health issues or those who have sustained traumatic injury. I care for my young patients in the same way I would treat my own child: with sensitivity and compassion.
Languages
- English
Education
- University of Western Ontario (Grad. 1977)
Areas of Expertise
- Scoliosis
My Daughter has been a patient of Dr Galpin's for many years. A few years back she had a spinal fusion for scoliosis which Dr Galpin performed. I will be forever grateful to Dr Galpin for what he did for my daughter .. Very competent man . He can be short with you but he is knowledgeable and competent. I would always pick the surgeon with excellent skills and arrogance over bedside manner any day .
Submitted Sept. 18, 2012