Dr. Chad Galer is a board-certified otolaryngologist with advanced fellowship training in head and neck surgery and oncology. He specializes in the evaluation and surgical treatment of head and neck conditions, including complex tumors and cancers of the head and neck. His background combines extensive clinical experience with leadership, research, and medical education.
Dr. Galer earned his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Northwestern University and his medical degree from the University of Iowa. He completed his general surgery internship and residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center before completing both research and clinical fellowships in Head and Neck Surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Before joining ENT Specialty Care in Minnesota, Dr. Galer served as an Assistant Professor at Indiana University School of Medicine and Chief of Otolaryngology at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center. His academic work includes 19 peer-reviewed publications, medical education, and research focused on head and neck cancer. He also served as Chair of the Cancer Committee at the Roudebush VA Medical Center.
Dr. Galer is committed to combining specialized surgical expertise with thoughtful, individualized care for patients facing both routine and complex head and neck conditions. Outside of medicine, he enjoys camping, backpacking, playing guitar, and spending time with his wife, three adult children, and their dog.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Galer is an active educator and researcher. He has 19 peer-reviewed publications and has been a lecturer and dissection proctor for Indiana University’s Annual Anatomy and Histopathology of the Head and Neck and Temporal Bone Course since 2010. Dr. Galer also chaired the Cancer Committee at the Roudebush VA Medical Center, demonstrating dedication to improving outcomes for cancer patients.
Outside of work, Dr. Galer enjoys camping, backpacking, playing guitar and spending time with his wife, his three adult children and his one fluffy dog.