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John Gillespie, MD, Ophthalmology, Russellville, AR

JohnGillespieMD

Ophthalmology Russellville, AR

Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Glaucoma Related

Russellville Eye Care PA

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  • Office

    2711 E Parkway Dr
    Russellville, AR 72802
    Phone+1 479-968-7302
    Fax+1 479-968-5131

Summary

  • Dr. John Gillespie is an ophthalmologist in Russellville, AR and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Bradley County Medical Center and Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. He received his medical degree from University of Louisville School of Medicine and has been in practice 36 years. He specializes in cornea & external disease and glaucoma related and is experienced in glaucoma and related disorders, corneal transplant surgery, cornea / external disease, dry eye, and corneal infections / ulcers.

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1983 - 1985
  • University of Tennessee
    University of TennesseeInternship, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1981
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineClass of 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 1999 - 2026
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1981 - 2004
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1984 - 2003
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1984 - 2002
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1990 - 1999
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1982 - 1991
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Ophthalmologists=Ophthalomology/Refractive Surgery "Guide to Americas top Ophthalmologists" Consumer Research Council/America, 2010
  • Laser Vision Milestone 1000 TLC Laser Vision, 2003

Professional Memberships