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Anthony Galea

Canadian physician

Anthony Galea

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Born () August 19, (age&#;65)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Alma&#;materMcMaster University (MD),
University of Waterloo (B.S.)
Occupation(s)Sports physician and writer

Anthony Galea (born August 19, ) is a Canadian doctor who specializes in sports medicine and director of the ISM Health & Wellness Center Inc.

in Toronto, Ontario.[1][2]

Early life and education

Galea was born in Toronto and grew up in Etobicoke. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Waterloo in Health Studies and then earned his medical degree at McMaster University in Hamilton in [1]

Career

Galea practices sports medicine out of the ISM Health & Wellness Center, which he serves as its director and founder.

He has been published in medical journals and is the author of the book, Dr. Galea's Secrets to Optimal Health - Body and Spirit, which was published in [1] In , Galea became the team physician for the Toronto Argonauts, serving as physician for the team until Galea acted as team physician for the St.

Vincent Grenadine World Cup Soccer team in [1]

Galea has functioned as a sports physician for many professional competitions. In , he served as a physician for the World Track and Field Championships in Seville, Spain, as well as Chief Medical Officer for Team Canada in the Maccabi Games in From , Galea was responsible for the care and supervision of all participants in the Toronto Marathon.[1] He was a sports medicine physician for the du Maurier's Men's Open Tennis Championships in and the du Maurier's Women's Open Tennis Championships in and , as well as for the Players International Tennis Championships in Toronto from From , Galea served as a team physician for the Canadian Freestyle Ski team.

He served as a team physician for Team Canada in the Olympic Winter Games in Japan in [1]

Galea was one of the first sports medicine physicians to use Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy as a way to treat his patients' injuries.

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PRP therapy is the process of treating an injury with a concentration of the patient's own blood. Initially, the treatment was used for rehabilitation purposes by spinal surgeons and surgeons performing plastic surgery.[3] PRP may be valuable in enhancing soft-tissue repair and in wound healing.[4] Galea's arrest in for smuggling human growth hormone (HGH) into the United States raised suspicion that he might have combined HGH with his PRP therapy.[3]

Treatment of high-profile professional athletes

Galea's confirmed clients include golferTiger Woods, Olympic medalistsDara Torres, Mark McCoy and Donovan Bailey,[5]NFL players Jamal Lewis,[6]Javon Walker, Santana Moss and Chris Simms,[5] and figure skater Patrick Chan.[7]Major League Baseball players Huston Street and John Patterson have also received treatment from Galea.[8]

According to The New York Times, Galea visited Tiger Woods at the latter's Orlando, Florida home at least four times in February and March to administer PRP— designed to speed recovery from injuries,[9] and that Woods reportedly responded well to the treatment.[5]

On February 28, , The New York Times reported that Galea treated New York Yankeesthird baseman Alex Rodriguez in March and that Rodriguez's rehabilitation from hip surgery was overseen by Dr.

Mark Lindsay, an associate of Galea.[10]

Legal issues

Galea was found carrying a stimulant that is banned by the Olympics when he arrived in Sydney during the Summer Olympics. He was never charged and was allowed to enter the country, but Australian customs seized his medical bag.[11]

On December 15, , The New York Times and the Associated Press reported that Galea was the subject of a joint investigation by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Buffalo Field Office for allegedly providing elite athletes with performance-enhancing drugs,[5] as well as criminal conspiracy.[12] The drugs were Actovegin (legal in Canada, but not the US) and human growth hormone.[5] Galea was arrested in Toronto on October 15, but never faced charges.[12]

In the United States, Galea was charged with drug smuggling, conspiring to lie to federal agents, unlawful possession with intent to distribute and practising medicine without a licence.

On July 6, , Galea pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of bringing mislabelled drugs into the United States for the purpose of treating professional athletes.[13] According to the New York Times and CNN, Galea was convicted of a felony. As part of the plea agreement, he is required to cooperate with investigators and disclose the identities of his clients and their treatments.[13]

On December 16, Galea was sentenced to one year unsupervised release, and no accompanying jail time (above time already served, one day).

He is not allowed to enter the United States without authorization from the United States Department of Homeland Security.[14]

On December 6, , the Ontario's medical regulator ruled that Galea would lose his medical licence for nine months for professional misconduct; he was also ordered to pay the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario $21, in legal costs.[15]

Personal life

In , Galea experienced what would be considered as a spiritual awakening.

As described in a Sports Illustrated article on the doctor, "after three sleepless nights in his Toronto condo, Galea felt a sudden urge to travel to Jerusalem".[16] He followed this calling, and "a week later, sitting by himself in a small chapel on the Mount of Olives, Galea says he reconnected with God".[16] He reportedly travels frequently to Israel,[17] where he often volunteers his time and knowledge to charitable causes.

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He has volunteered and fundraised for the Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv, Israel, the largest rehab hospital in the Middle East, which treats wounded Israeli soldiers.[17]

References

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    Dr anthony galea biography for kids Setting realistic expectations is also crucial. In addition to antioxidants, incorporating healthy fats into your meals can bolster your recovery. On July 6,, Anthony Galea pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of bringing mislabelled drugs into the United States for the purpose of treating professional athletes. The experience might begin with the slight apprehension of a blood draw, but rest assured, this is just the first step in a transformative healing journey.

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  12. ^Gibson, Owen (December 15, ). "Doctor Who Treated Now Battling to Save Career". The Guardian. London, UK. Retrieved December 15,
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    Dr anthony galea biography for kids pictures Dimitri Giankoulas. This ensures that the concentrated plasma is injected directly into the damaged tissue, maximizing the potential for successful healing. Share story. The prospect of healing not just more efficiently, but also more effectively, can reignite your passion for physical activity.

    "Anthony Galea's Path from Treating Superstars to Pleading Guilty". The Globe and Mail.

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    "Dr. Anthony Galea Pleads Guilty:Tiger Woods, A-Rod Doctor Admits to Smuggling Drugs Into US". Huffingtonpost. Retrieved February 23,

  22. ^Fish, Mike (December 16, ). "Anthony Galea receives no jail time".

    Online biography for kids In addition to antioxidants, incorporating healthy fats into your meals can bolster your recovery. Scientific American. After this separation process, the healthcare provider will extract the platelet-rich plasma. The key lies in the components found within the platelets.

    ESPN. Retrieved December 16,

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