Robert L. Gillespie, M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
16950 Via Tazon San Diego CA, 92127About
Dr. Robert Gillespie is a cardiologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Gillespie specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Gillespie also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- Harbor - UCLA Medical Center
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