Robert Gillespie, MD
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Specialty: Orthopedic Shoulder Surgery, Orthopedic Elbow Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Primary Location: 730 Som Center Rd (9 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: English
Office Locations
UH Mayfield Health Center (9 mi.)
730 Som Center Rd
Ste 130
Mayfield, OH 44143
216-844-7200
UH Ahuja Risman Pavilion (5 mi.)
1000 Auburn Dr
Ste 200
Beachwood, OH 44122
440-743-8139
UH Ahuja Risman Pavilion (5 mi.)
1000 Auburn Dr
Ste 210
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-844-7200
UH Mayfield Health Center (9 mi.)
730 Som Center Rd
Ste 170
Mayfield, OH 44143
216-844-7200
Biography: Robert Gillespie, MD
Expertise
Titles
- Chief, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Program Director, Orthopaedic Surgery, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Vice Chair for Education, Orthopaedics, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Associate Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
- Michael and Grace Drusinsky Chair in Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University Hospitals
Certifications & Memberships
- Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education
Fellowship | Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (2010 - 2011)
Residency | Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery - Uh Case Medical Center (2006 - 2010)
Internship | General Surgery
General Surgery - University Hospitals Of Cleveland (2005 - 2006)
Medical Education
Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University (2005)
Undergraduate
Middlebury College (2000)
About
Robert J. Gillespie, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in the University Hospitals Department of Orthopedic Surgery. He is the Michael and Grace Drusinsky Chair in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine; the chief of shoulder and elbow surgery at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center; the program director for the orthopedic surgery residency program at UH; and an associate professor in orthopedic surgery at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
Dr. Gillespie is a board-certified, fellowship-trained shoulder and elbow surgeon who specializes in the treatment of all conditions of the shoulder and elbow, including minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques in the shoulder and elbow, shoulder and elbow replacement, reverse shoulder replacement, and fracture care of the shoulder and elbow.
Dr. Gillespie is a graduate of Middlebury College and Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He completed his orthopedic residency at University Hospitals and Metrohealth Medical Center and went on to complete a shoulder and elbow fellowship at the internationally renowned Rothman Institute in Philadelphia. He joined UH in 2011 and is a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Society, the most prestigious society for shoulder and elbow surgeons in the world.
Dr. Gillespie has published more than 30 papers in peer-reviewed journals and textbook chapters and has presented over 50 times at national and international meetings, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES) and European Society for Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (SECEC). In 2015, he was the principle investigator on a paper that was awarded the Charles S. Neer Award, which is the most prestigious award for research given to a shoulder and elbow surgeon. He has served as co-chair for the Ohio Shoulder and Elbow Society and is a reviewer for Clinical Orthopaedics Related Research and the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. He has also been the co-investigator on numerous federally funded grants, most recently examining novel techniques for the treatment of irreparable tendon injuries.
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Patient Experience Reviews
Dr Robert Gillespie is probably the best doctor I have ever had I have so much faith and trust with this man and can't thank him enough for all that he has done for me
He was very nice and knowledgeable
Excellent experience!
Excellent, professional care provider
This office is always awesome ***
Very professional and courteous. Have full faith and trust in the providers ability to provide necessary care for my condition.
Extremely Professional and Courteous.
Dr. Gillespie is exceptional. I have recommended him to others looking for an orthopedic doctor.
Dr. Gillespie is great. He was prompt, direct, and answered all of my questions.
Very happy with care all around excellent experience
I have seen Dr. Gillespie since 2016, and he has replaced both of my shoulders and revision on one. I have routinely seen Dr. Gillespie all these years with some issues that relate back to my initial surgeries. He is always kind, caring, compassionate, and technically an outstanding surgeon. I don't have any words left to say how much I respect him.
Dr. Gillespie is an exemplary physician who is compassionate, attentive and explains one's condition in an easy to understand way. He is a jewel in the UH healthcare system!
Great visit
Very caring as well as his resident. They made me very comfortable
Very expert very helpful
Excellent doctor!
Wonderful, thorough, prompt care
Everything was great no problems
The experience was very good
Although I had to wait more than the 15 minutes, I completely understand why. Dr. Gillespie is extremely thorough as well as attentive. At no time during my interaction with him did I feel rushed or that my questions were not important. I had brought a family member with me he also Conversed with them and even took some of their input into consideration. He is an excellent physician.
I have been in Dr Robert Gillespie's care for a while now. I feel pretty secure in his hands. I truly trust his abilities as my care provider. This is why I continue to come to him.
I love Dr Gillespie he's a very good doctor he speaks plain English to you so you can no what is being done and explain what it's going to do for you and your body to me he's an excellent doctor I appreciate it
Dr. Gillespie was very good. The rest of the staff was totally dismissive and disinterested. I was referred to another doctor but they neglected to put the referral in the system or to make the appointment for me. I have spent hours on the phone trying to get the follow up appointment. The UH wheelchair was broken but no one showed any interest. No apologies for the long wait and short appointment. Assistant didn't introduce herself and her manner was very curt, bordering on rude. BTW - Why no handicappped doors or valet parking? Signage is very poor too. I usually give all 10s for most of my UH experiences.
Very Happy with the care I received and the explanation of my condition.
He was extremely helpful and personable. He did an amazing job of dealing with my acting an irrational like a child around the cortisone injection that I definitely needed. I had better mobility in my arm by the time I got to the parking lot.
Everyone was professional and very friendly.
This visit showed improvement in wait time but you still have a way to go to make it perform in an even average manner.
I completely TRUST Dr Gillespie and recommend him to all my loved ones!
Receptionist was awesome! Dr. And Physicians assistant were great.
Excellent Care
I'm very happy with and confident in the attention and care provided by this provider
Dr Gillispie is the best doctor..talks to you and listens to you and has a great sense of humor
Excellent
Positive experience as always
Excellent appt. Did not mind waiting.
*** I always say that I'm more than willing to wait however, long to see Dr. Gillespie. As always the care that I receive, the compassion that Dr. Gillespie shows ***. Is he a fantastic surgeon, but he listens, and you never feel rushed with him. .
Everything was fine. That is why we see him! ***
Doctor was great and professional and did good job ! Thanx so much to him and nurse !
I could not be happier with the care I received in this practice. Dr Gillespie is a phenominalSurgeon and has a great bedside manner. He tells it as it is so their are no surprises even if the news isn't what you want to hear!
I have seen Dr Robert Gillespie before for this same condition. I trust him and I think he is an excellent doctor. He always explains very clearly my every option. Concerning my situation with care and compassion.
I love Dr. Gillespie. His explanations are clear and to the point..very relatable.
Rob Gillespie is an excellent physician and a caring provider.
I liked the Dr very much.
Industry Relationships
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As of December 31, 2016, Robert Gillespie disclosed the following Outside Relationships with Industry:
- - Don Joy Orthopaedics - Consulting payments