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Dr. Richard Gillespie, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
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20 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Gillespie, MD

Dr. Richard Gillespie, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Scottsdale, AZ. They specialize in Thoracic Surgery, has 20 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from New York University and is affiliated with Honorhealth Deer Valley Medical Center, HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center, HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center and Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Gillespie an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Gillespie works at Practice in Scottsdale, AZ with other offices in Raleigh, NC and Phoenix, AZ. They frequently treat conditions like Pleural Effusion along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Gillespie's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Arizpe Psychology Group Inc
    10210 N 92nd St Ste 300, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (480) 882-7750
  2. 2
    Rex Pain Management Center A Department of Unc Rex Hospital
    4420 Lake Boone Trl Ste 100, Raleigh, NC 27607 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 784-5650
  3. 3
    Honorhealth Gastroenterology - John C. Lincoln
    9250 N 3rd St Ste 2000, Phoenix, AZ 85020 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (480) 882-7750
  4. 4
    Osna Phoenix Orthopaedic Consultants Division
    19636 N 27th Ave Ste 401, Phoenix, AZ 85027 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (480) 882-7750

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Honorhealth Deer Valley Medical Center
  • HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center
  • HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
  • Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center

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Thoracentesis
Pleural Effusion
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Acid Reflux Surgery
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Lung Cancer
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Anemia
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Coagulation Disorders
Esophageal Cancer
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pneumonitis
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Closed Endoscopic Biopsy of Bronchus With Robotic Assistance
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Partial Lobectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Ascites
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Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Benign Tumor
Bladder Cancer
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Cardiac Tamponade
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Chest Wall Deformity
Chest Wall Tumor
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chylothorax
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Cancer
Endocarditis
Endocrine Gland Cancer
ENT Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hemophilia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hodgkin's Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypothalamus Cancer
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Kidney Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer
Larynx Cancer
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Carcinoma
Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Marfan Syndrome
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Megacolon
Melanoma
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Metastatic Breast Cancer
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nodular Lymphoma
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Peritoneal Cancer
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Tumor
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Prostate Cancer
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Reticulosarcoma
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Salivary Gland Cancer
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach Cancer
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Testicular Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thymomas
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Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Bicuspidization
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest Tube Insertion
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Esophagostomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Hyperhidrosis and Minimally Invasive Sympathectomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lumpectomy
Lung Resection
Lung Surgery
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Mediastinoscopy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Oral Cancer Screening
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Plasmapheresis
Pleural Evacuation
Skin Screenings
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Sympathectomy
Thoracic Surgical Procedure
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • Thoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 20 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1306040266
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Carolinas Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Medical Education
    • New York University
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Duke University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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