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Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD

(445 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (2005)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, ligament reconstruction, shoulder arthroscopy, and more.

11000 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106

(216) 844-3234

Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD is an orthopedist in Cleveland, OH specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 2005 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD is affiliated with University Hospitals and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Office Locations

11000 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106

(216) 844-3234

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3999 Richmond Road Suite 2700
Beachwood, OH 44122

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4100 West Third Street Dayton Vamc (552)
Dayton, OH 45428

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730 Som Center Road Suite 130
Mayfield, OH 44143

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Some issues Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News

“Instead of a shoulder replacement, Voos, who is chair of the UH Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and head team physician for the Cleveland Browns, and fellow orthopedic surgeon Dr. Robert...”—"Ahuja Medical Center opens sports medicine, maternity units", Cleveland.com , July 2023

“The next presentation will be from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 24 as Dr. Robert Gillespie from University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center will discuss arthritis.”—"Arthritis presentation tomorrow at Orange senior center", Cleveland.com , August 2012

“HEALTH AND WELLNESS: The Orange Community Education and Recreation Senior Center monthly Health and Wellness series resumes Friday August 24 with a presentation by Robert Gillespie, MD from...”—"Community Emrgency Response Teams have value: Valley Views", Cleveland.com , August 2012

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2023, Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Ohio.

Top 25%

By Volume:

shoulder surgery

total shoulder replacement

In 2012, Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD performed more shoulder surgery, and total shoulder replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Ohio.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cleveland, OH during 2012 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	119
doctor visit	379
hospital care	47
injections	119
inpatient care	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cleveland, OH during 2013 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	171
doctor visit	510
hospital care	31
injections	171
inpatient care	31
joint surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	12
upper extremity surgery	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	261
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	59
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cleveland, OH during 2014 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	259
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
doctor visit	659
hospital care	44
injections	259
inpatient care	44
joint surgery	27
minimally invasive procedures	11
reconstructive surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	27

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	324
Black	79
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	79
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cleveland, OH during 2015 were aspiration, injections, upper extremity surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	298
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	17
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	662
hospital care	29
injections	298
inpatient care	29
joint surgery	63
minimally invasive procedures	46
open surgery	21
reconstructive surgery	17
tendon surgery	21
upper extremity surgery	84

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD.

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	468

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	638
Black	124
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	240
85 and over	158
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cleveland, OH during 2016 were aspiration, injections, upper extremity surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	467
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	18
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	937
hospital care	18
injections	467
inpatient care	18
joint surgery	71
minimally invasive procedures	50
open surgery	22
reconstructive surgery	21
tendon surgery	22
upper extremity surgery	93

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	445
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	116
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cleveland, OH during 2017 were aspiration, injections, upper extremity surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	537
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	25
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	979
hospital care	20
injections	537
inpatient care	20
joint surgery	93
minimally invasive procedures	66
open surgery	24
reconstructive surgery	27
tendon surgery	24
upper extremity surgery	117

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	341

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	476
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	87
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cleveland, OH during 2018 were aspiration, injections, upper extremity surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	562
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	18
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	965
injections	562
joint surgery	92
minimally invasive procedures	51
open surgery	34
reconstructive surgery	41
tendon surgery	34
upper extremity surgery	126

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	333

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	453
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	77
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cleveland, OH during 2019 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	563
doctor visit	953
injections	563
joint surgery	38
reconstructive surgery	38
upper extremity surgery	38

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	342

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	455
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	69
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cleveland, OH during 2020 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	516
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	17
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	882
injections	516
joint surgery	76
minimally invasive procedures	45
reconstructive surgery	31
upper extremity surgery	76

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	318

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	415
Black	73
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	241
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	73
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cleveland, OH during 2021 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	413
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	12
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	776
injections	413
joint surgery	71
minimally invasive procedures	25
reconstructive surgery	46
upper extremity surgery	71

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	311

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	381
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	56
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cleveland, OH during 2022 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	341
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	678
injections	341
joint surgery	72
minimally invasive procedures	30
reconstructive surgery	42
upper extremity surgery	72

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	367
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	50
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD treated as an orthopedist in Cleveland, OH were aspiration, injections, upper extremity surgery and joint surgery.

aspiration	386
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	761
hospital care	31
injections	386
inpatient care	31
joint surgery	61
minimally invasive procedures	40
open surgery	25
reconstructive surgery	29
tendon surgery	25
upper extremity surgery	71

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	58
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	383
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	159
85 and over	74
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	203

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 2005. He completed residency at UH Case Medical Center. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (2005)

Residency: UH Case Medical Center (2010)

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University Hospitals

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 445 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cleveland, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Shoulder Innovations, Inc.	$121,711 InSet System $116,514	Shoulder Innovations TSA $409	$4,788
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP	$89,196 DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse $53,339	DJO Surgical AltiVate Anatomic System $17,037	Joint Implants $10,362	DJO Surgical Turon Modular Shoulder System $3,516	DJO Surgical Match Point System $2,758	Other $2,184
Stryker Corporation	$44,181 Reunion $23,145	Mako $16,680	TRIATHLON $2,138	T2 $1,125	ADAPT $393	Other $700
Arthrex, Inc.	$18,620 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $13,706	ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $4,914
Tornier, Inc.	$6,237 UE - Simpliciti $1,751	UE - Aequalis IM Nail $1,608	UE - Latitude EV $1,192	UE - Latitude Total Elbow $1,108	UE - Lat EV Total Elbow $179	Other $399
Other	$5,513 LATITUDE AND LATITUDE EV $875	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $375	Extremities $312	DYNACORD $219	SNaP $203	Other $3,528

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$193,850
Royalty or License	$38,368
Travel and Lodging	$23,685
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$16,740
Food and Beverage	$9,150
Other	$3,666

Research Payments

Dr. Robert James Gillespie, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $6,947.

Biography

Dr. Robert Gillespie is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Gillespie is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. His residency was performed at UH Case Medical Center. His areas of expertise include shoulder instability, rotator cuff surgery, and ligament reconstruction. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Gillespie's professional affiliations include the University Hospitals and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.