Dr. Gillespie is abrupt, rude, abrasive, doesn't listen to you when you describe your symptoms, and will shame you if you ask for an STD test. At any point he may cut you off from your medication until you schedule an appointment, almost like a membership fee. There's no way to contact him directly. Nothing is digital. Staff doesn't follow up with test results. Steer clear from this place if you value your health and sanity. read more

I've been with this Dr's office for almost 10 years and I absolutely love the care that I get, so much that even though I live 1 hr away I still use them as my primary care physicians. Dr Gillespie is very personable & explains things in detail so the average person can understand it. I like how he writes down what we had talked about on paper and gives it to you, like the things you are supposed to do to get better. NP Ward is just a fabulous, she really takes her time with you and makes sure to cover all bases. She really listens and makes good suggestions. I couldn't be happier. Great job! read more

If I could give this doctor and his office staff a negative 10. I would. This is not a troll review. His personal nurse is awesome; however, his office staff is curt and short tempered. Insulting at times. I have no idea how he has received a 4 star rating, or why they accepted me as a new patient. Dr. Gillespie is clearly burnt out on being a physician. If you ask the simplest of questions, he responds with an impatient bark. Finally, I was injured and had hobbled on my ankle for weeks. The ankle didn't look bad, but I requested an x-ray. Dr. Gillespie did not even look at the x-ray and reported that there was nothing wrong with my ankle. And, basically, with a smug attitude, quit wasting his time. 8 months later, through a set of separate circumstances, a 2nd x-ray had been done on the same ankle, and that doctor took a look at the first x-ray as well. Oh, funny, my ankle had been broke back in September. Months of unnecessary pain. read more

Literally the worst healthcare provider around. Went there for a year and never met the doctor. The nurses and front desk staff are extremely rude EVERY TIME read more

I absolutely LOVE Dr Gillespie. He is kind, knowledgeable. I like how he is tuned in to my concerns and addresses them accordingly. My husband and I left Kaiser and have only been his patients for a year, but we are EXTREMELY HAPPY with Dr Gillespie and his staff. All of the staff are personable and friendly, even listen to my husband's silly jokes. Very Happy to give him a 5 star rating! read more

I just switched insurances and selected Dr. Gillespie from the list of providers. I do not go to his church and the two friends I asked about him also do not(guessing the one negative review was someone seeking pain meds). Dr. Gillespie is an "old school" physician in that he listens, gives you information and then works with you to make decisions about your health. He talks about the pros and cons of medications, etc and spends his time with you wisely. His office staff is friendly and helpful with one exception. I love how he puts his plan for you on paper, as it helps me stay accountable. I feel very lucky to have found a primary with so much compassion and patience. My last one at North Bay couldn't have cared less and was only interested in ticking all the boxes for the insurance and for the scores from the "quality measurements the government cares about'. Five stars are deserved. read more

Have been going here my whole life and my dad has been coming here many years before. Always well taken care of and leaving feeling good about the answers to my questions and the care I've been given. It's always nice having a close personal doctor because they know you more and know how to help you. Instead of just being another strange face read more

Dr. Gillespie has been my doctor for over 25 years, and I have nothing but good things to say about him and his practice. He is extremely knowledgeable, very helpful, and he cares about his patients. Thank you. read more

I never been so Happy to find a doctor that my son likes the office staff is great courteous and friendly.You get an appt and you are seen in a prompt time Dr.Gillesppie is a doctor who knows his stuff Thank you Dr.G.and your staff read more

When moving to a new area, one doesn't think much about medical care - something we take for granted... the fact that we might easily be able to find another practitioner to assume care. I had chosen poorly on a first PCP and when that MD closed practice shortly after initializing care, my file was transferred to Dr Gillespie. This should have been clue one as that MD wasn't kind and his staff were hired at Gillespies... My initial visit was fair, although I found the desk staff impersonal. The MD talked down to me the entire appointment - even so much so as to show me how to use a nasal spray! As an RN I found this pretty demeaning and attempted to have my needs met through my GYN office - however in CA, medicine is very specific and unbundled and one must see the proper practitioner for each and every need and I was forced to come back here. The office always take your weight then blood pressure immediately after .. in the middle of the hallway with people always around, then wonder why your blood pressure is raised. Long story short, I've had a number of issues over these couple years here and this practice never sought to know me - what name I prefer to use, or how my body presents or responds to symptoms and medications. At my appointments I observed others receiving care and concern with personalism and even laughter, so I stayed with this practice thinking they might find the same concern for me. The practice - although more Dr Gillespie than Leta Ward the RNP - cannot think outside the box, are not effective seeking out potential hidden diagnosis nor do they seem to care about overall well being. Something I very much want from my PCP ! Dr Gillespie controls how Leta practices as well and sadly where she has the potential to be great, she is not allowed to practice outside of "norm" and in fact I was told to go back to an education medical care system I'd never been to, to seek care because I do respond outside of the norm. This practice is afraid to step outside of normal medicine to meet its patients needs and practice a very negligent sort of medicine. They will ask for money if you are one appointment billing behind - before allowing you to be seen. Boy does that leave a nasty taste in your mouth... when you check in at the desk to be hit up for money! The office often refers a person out to urgent care if it is hard to get appointments. The final straw came when I went to my appointment in severe discomfort and Dr Gillespie had another agenda than to listen to or even examine me .. his agenda clearly had only to do with protecting himself. I was denied care that day, accused of lying and via Urgent care after a weekend of agony, was diagnosed with a severe lung issue! No wonder it hurt so badly to breathe! I do not suggest this office and would be smart to seek out my legal options! I terminated them for what they did, requesting my file and cancelling the HIPPA release, and then received a letter in the mail terminating me!! Wow. Nasty people. No care or concern there! read more

I tried to make an appointment with this doctor, and they said that he wasn't taking any new patients (which is fine) but the receptionist was very rude when they called me back. She hung up on me in the middle of a question. read more

My family and I were referred to Dr Gillespie's office from a friend when we moved to the area and we have been very happy with our care. Our son has asthma as well as allergies and Dr Gillespie has really worked hard with him to get it under control - we did not know that this area is really bad for allergies! We are happy with the staff and how the office is run. We are so happy to have found such a great family doctor :) read more