Dr. Galen Wachtman
Plastic Surgeon · Orthopedic Associates Of Central Texas
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Professional Overview
Dr. Galen Wachtman is a Plastic Surgeon, currently affiliated with Orthopedic Associates Of Central Texas, based in Pittsburgh, PA. As a surgeon, Dr. Wachtman contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Pittsburgh, PA. They have been with Orthopedic Associates Of Central Texas for 14 years. Dr. Wachtman holds academic credentials, including Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Bachelor of Science (BS), from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Penn State University. Core competencies include Hand And Wrist Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Microsurgery. Orthopedic Associates Of Central Texas operates in the Insurance sector. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit surgeon professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to surgeon specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Pittsburgh, PA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.
Position in HealthTal Database
- 22,604 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Surgeon specialty. Galen Wachtman is one of them.
- 776 Surgeons are based in PA (out of 65,783 total healthcare contacts in that state).
- 3 contacts at Orthopedic Associates Of Central Texas are tracked in HealthTal.
- Typical Surgeon compensation in PA: $372,000 – $784,000 (median $544,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
- Top employers of Surgeons in PA: Upmc (30), Geisinger (17), Allegheny Health Network (17).
- 4% of Surgeons in PA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
- 73% of Surgeons in PA have education credentials on file.
Data refreshed November 2026.
Recruiting Surgeon
Healthcare professionals with Surgeon expertise are recruited nationwide. Direct outreach via email and phone produces significantly faster placements than relying on job boards or passive candidates. HealthTal's database provides personal contact data, matched to public licensing data in the NPI registry where the professional holds an NPI.
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Dr. Galen Wachtman is based in Pittsburgh, PA. They are currently affiliated with Orthopedic Associates Of Central Texas.
Dr. Galen Wachtman specializes in Surgeon. Their current role is Plastic Surgeon.
Dr. Galen Wachtman currently works at Orthopedic Associates Of Central Texas. They have been there for 14 years.
Dr. Galen Wachtman attended University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Penn State University.
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Recruiting surgeons typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for surgeons across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
Surgeons in PA typically earn $372,000 to $784,000 annually, with a median of $544,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.