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Richard Gillespie, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Scottsdale, AZ

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Thoracic Surgery Scottsdale, AZ

Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology, Cardiovascular Surgery

Thoracic Surgeon

Overview of Dr. Gillespie

Richard Gillespie is a thoracic surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ. He is the medical director of Thoracic Oncology Program at HonorHealth. He received his medical degree from NYU. He specializes in adult general thoracic surgery, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, thoracic surgical oncology, and cardiovascular surgery and is experienced in advanced bronchoscopy and robotic thoracic surgery.

Education & Training

  • Carolinas Medical Center
    Carolinas Medical CenterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2009 - 2011
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2004 - 2009
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicineClass of 2004
  • Duke University
    Duke UniversityHistory, Magna Cum Laude, 1996 - 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2024 - 2027
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2009 - 2022
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2020 - 2022
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2008 - 2010
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Health Care Hero-Rising Star Triangle Business Journal
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Press Mentions

  • HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center Becomes First to Reach 20,000 Robotic Surgeries
    HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center Becomes First to Reach 20,000 Robotic SurgeriesMay 5th, 2023

Professional Memberships