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
- Colon Cancer Diagnosis
- Colovesical Fistula
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Low Anterior Resection
- Perianal Fistula
- Sigmoid Colectomy
- Total Proctocolectomy
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abscess Of The Intestine
- Accessory Sinuses Cancer
- 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
- Benign Neoplasm Of Digestive System
- Cancer Of The Appendix
- 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
- Rectal Adenocarcinoma
- Rectal Cancer
- Rectal Diseases
- Rectal Fissure
- Rectal Pain
- Repair Of Rectal Prolapse
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Ventral Hernia
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Wall Infection Drainage
- Abdominal Wall Stoma Repair
- Abdominal Wall Supplement
- 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
- Rectal Excision
- Rectum Repair
- Repair Of Anterior Abdominal Hernia
- Repair Of Inguinal Hernia
- Sigmoid Colectomy
- Sigmoid Colon Resection
- Small Bowel Resection
- Small Intestine Repair
- Splenic Flexure Mobilization
- Stoma Revision
- Total Colectomy
- Total Proctocolectomy
- Ventral Hernia Repair With Mesh
Practice locations
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7501 Surratts Rd
Ste 303
Clinton, MD, 20735
Insurance
This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health. NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card. *Denotes limited participation. Some physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs), specialties, practices, or locations may not be covered by all insurance plans. If you want to see a participating physician or APP, contact your insurance plan to confirm they are covered and to have them assigned as your primary care physician or APP, if required by your plan. ** Effective January 1, 2027, MedStar Health hospitals, professional physicians and APPs, and home health will no longer participate in the HCSC/ Healthspring Medicare Advantage network.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Cigna Health Care
- Kaiser Permanente*
- MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
- United HealthCare
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Healthspring **
- Humana
- Medicare & Railroad Medicare
- United HealthCare
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice MD
- Priority Partners *
- United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
- Wellpoint MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC
- Wellpoint DC
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
- Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
- MultiPlan
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Tricare/Humana Military
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
Fellowship: Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest GME (2010)
Residency: Albert Einstein Medical Center GME (2009)
Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2004)