Galmed Pharmaceuticals (GLMD) F-1 Registration statement (foreign)

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form F-1 of our report dated February 4, 2014 relating to the balance sheet ofGalmed Pharmaceuticals Ltd.appearing in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.

We also consent to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in such Prospectus.

/s/ Brightman Almagor Zohar & Co.

Brightman Almagor Zohar & Co.,

Certified Public Accountants

A Member of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited

Tel Aviv, Israel

February 6, 2014