About me
Michael Gillespie, MD is a board-certified Colon and Rectal surgeon with MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. He received his undergraduate degree from Seton Hall University. He received his medical degree at Rutgers University Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He then completed his general surgery residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center and colon and rectal fellowship at Lehigh Valley Network Hospitals.
Dr. Gillespie specializes in the treatment of colon cancer, rectal cancer, anal cancer, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, anal fistulas, pilonidal disease, complex anorectal disorders, diverticulitis, fecal incontinence, pelvic floor disorders, laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery (DaVinci), and general surgery. Dr. Gillespie has advanced training in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery for colon and rectal surgery. He also performs colonoscopy for colon cancer screening.
He is a member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons.
Philosophy of Care
“I believe that establishing a good patient-physician relationship is very important early in the care process. When talking to patients about cancer, the patient can be experiencing a whole host of emotions. Working with them as a team, I want to educate them regarding the process and communicate to them the effective treatment modalities to treat their cancer.
I believe as a team, the patient and I can navigate all situations as long as there is good communication and education. Having the patient and their love ones know their disease process and how to manage aids in making the best decision for treatment.
Dr. Michael Gillespie sees patients at the following location:
7501 Surratts Road
Suite 303
Clinton, MD 20735
Phone: 301-877-7202
Fax: 301-877-4873
Clinical areas of focus
- Adenocarcinoma Of Rectum
- Anal Cancer
- Colon Cancer Diagnosis
- Colovesical Fistula
- Diverticular Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Perianal Fistula
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abscess Of The Intestine
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Adenocarcinoma Of Rectum
- Anal Abscess
- Anal Bleeding
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Fissures
- Anus And Rectum Diseases
- Appendiceal Cancer
- Benign Neoplasm Of Colon, Rectum, Anus And Anal Canal
- Cancer Of The Appendix
- Choledocholithiasis
- Chronic Appendicitis
- Colon Cancer Diagnosis
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colon Disease
- Colon Polyp
- Colonic Obstruction
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colorectal Malignancy
- Condyloma Acuminatum
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Diseases Of Appendix
- Diverticular Disease
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding And Rectal Bleeding
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- Incisional Hernia
- Intestinal Stenosis
- Paracolostomy Hernia
- Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
- Perianal Fistula
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Polyps Of Colon
- Pruritus
- Rectal Adenocarcinoma
- Rectal Cancer
- Rectal Diseases
- Rectal Fissure
- Rectal Pain
- Repair Of Rectal Prolapse
- Repair Of Rectourethral Fistula
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Vaginal Fistula
- Ventral Hernia
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Wall Infection Drainage
- Abdominal Wall Stoma Repair
- Abdominal Wall Tumor Resection
- Abdominoperineal Resection
- Appendix Resection
- Cauterization Of Granulation Tissue
- Colectomy
- Colectomy With Removal Of Terminal Ileum
- Colocutaneous Anastomosis
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Anastomosis
- Colostomy
- Colostomy Revision
- Colovesical Fistula
- Descending Colectomy
- Endorectal Advancement Flap
- Enterectomy
- Excision Of Ileum
- Excision Of Jejunum
- Excision Of Large Intestine
- Excision Of Rectal Prolapse
- Excision Of Small Intestine
- Fissurectomy With Sphincterotomy
- Gallbladder Resection
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Ileostomy
- Ischiorectal Abscess Drainage
- Ischiorectal Abscess Drainage With Fistulectomy
- J-Pouch Surgery
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Cholangiography
- Laparoscopic Colectomy
- Laparoscopic Colectomy With Anastomosis And Coloproctostomy
- Laparoscopic Colectomy With Anastomosis And Coloproctostomy With Colostomy
- Laparoscopic Splenic Flexure Mobilization
- Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy
- Loop Colostomy
- Low Anterior Resection
- Open Colectomy
- Partial Colectomy
- Perianal Surgery
- Perineal Rectosigmoidectomy
- Peritoneal Abscess Drainage
- Rectal Excision
- Rectum Repair
- Repair Of Anterior Abdominal Hernia
- Repair Of Inguinal Hernia
- Sigmoid Colectomy
- Sigmoid Colon Resection
- Small Bowel Resection
- Small Intestine Cancer Surgery
- Splenic Flexure Mobilization
- Stoma Revision
- Total Colectomy
- Total Proctocolectomy
- Ventral Hernia Repair With Mesh
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Aetna Classic 5000
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Core Essential (HMO)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- IH-Open HMO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- OA Plus
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CIGNA EPO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Aetna Basic
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- IH-Indemnity
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Sentara Health
- Network OA
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- HighMark
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Choice POS II
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- United Student Resources
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Medicare FFS
- TRICARE East Prime
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst EPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-POS
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- First Health PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- United Healthcare Choice
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Optimum Choice
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Employee Health Plan
- Beech Street PPO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Medicare Direct
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- TRICARE for Life East
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- TRICARE East Select
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Navigate
- IH-Network Only Plus
- First Health PPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- IH-HMO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- IH-PPO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CIGNA PPO
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- UHC Passport
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Choice POS
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- POS OA
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- IH-EPO Plus
- Aetna Classic 3500
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Choice Fund PPO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CareFirst NASCO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- IH-POS Plus
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CareFirst Administrators
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- IH-Open POS II
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
Fellowship: Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest (2010)
Residency: Albert Einstein Medical Center GME (2009)
Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2004)