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Dr. Joseph Gillespie, MD

Dr. Joseph Gillespie, MD

Pain Medicine Anesthesiology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Gillespie, MD is a pain medicine anesthesiologist in Lafayette, LA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

1103 Kaliste Saloom Rd Ste 202 Lafayette, LA 70508

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Gillespie is affiliated with Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Lafayette, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Gillespie's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gillespie

3.9
30 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 star
63%
63%
4 star
7%
7%
3 star
10%
10%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
20%
20%

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Staff
The staff is also great. Nice people all around.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 07, 2023
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Need to cancel appointment and no one will answer phone. Bad customer service.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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J Richard – Jan 06, 2023
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Terrible staff. My GP referred me to him and they never called me to set up an appointment. I spoke to them once and then left two voicemails over two weeks.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 19, 2022
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Are you Taking new Patients? I'm in great need of a Caring Doctor who cares about the needs of a Person who has been in need of care, I've been in care of A medicine Doctor who will help me. I have neck pain, hip pain,back pain,Solorois also & have Pain on a daily basis & that's why my Praticinor is trying to refer me to someone who can help me. I have Arthritis all over my body & she can't help me, she not a Doctor. I'm trying to get help, I can't take it anymore it affects my use be daily living, I'm married & it's affect my marriage Life also!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Caroline Augustine – Oct 26, 2021
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Another know it all making claims that completely stated much higher level Doctors are wrong. Has a filthy mouth I find that unprofessional I’m all on for a laugh but that wasn’t funny. Claims you have to toughen up for him. He obviously had no idea how tough I am. My Drs that know me will back that up. He wants to put a device made by a company in me. Let’s say that company had their chance. He’s says he’s never been sued yet that company has been. If he wants to put that device in check out the manufacturer if you see what I’m saying run fast! Promptness not his specialty and instead hearing the patient he prefers to hear himself talk for hours!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 18, 2021
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Hard to get someone on the phone. If you leave a messege, hardly ever returned. Once you are scheduled, you may sit in the waiting room for up to 1-2 hours. However once you are taken to the back, your wait is very minimal. Dr Gillespie is very friendly, takes his time. I see his nurse practitioner.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Jul 25, 2020
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I have been a patient of Dr Gillespie for a few years and he is the by far the best .. He is very companionate and very truthful with his patients
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Tammy romero – Mar 19, 2020
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I have been seeing Dr. Gillespie since March, 2018; He dx my pain source the first visit which was so validating to me. I love his nurse, Ms. Susan, and all of his staff. They are so accommodating and genuine. From day one, I knew I was in the right place. So Thankful.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
5 others found this helpful
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Lisa Sharp – Jun 21, 2019
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Always professional. Truly cares about his patients. I like a doctor that shoots straight and doesnt sugar coat things. That is exactly how he is with me. Open and honest even if it is not necessarily good news.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Jun 10, 2019
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He has great listening skills adds humor to bring about a smile . A Merry heart does good like medicine . Would trust my life in his hands and his excellent nurse Amelia .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
11 others found this helpful
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Kathy Nealy in Opelousas, La. – Apr 24, 2017
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I have been a patient of Dr Gillespie since March 2016 and he is an awesome doctor. He is straight up but has alot of compassion. He tells you different way to get your pain under control. Never made me feel like I was just another patient, always takes his time with me. I would definitely recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
12 others found this helpful
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Sharlel in Abbeville, La – Nov 28, 2016
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Was okay at first, but now makes me feel like I'm drug seeking. In fairness, he hasn't outright told me that, but when I give him my complaints, they don't always make sense, and they are definitely not consistent with the previous appointment, but I'm being as honest as I can. Wait time the last 3 times I've gone have been in excess of 2 hours, which is ridiculous.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
12 others found this helpful
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Body Hurts in Phoenix, AZ – Jun 03, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joseph Gillespie, MD is a pain medicine anesthesiologist in Lafayette, LA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.
  • Pain Medicine Anesthesiology

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  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
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Locations

Practice

Conservative Medical MGMT. A1103 Kaliste Saloom Rd Ste 202 Lafayette, LA 70508
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Practice

Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital1101 Kaliste Saloom Rd Lafayette, LA 70508
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
    Lafayette, LA 70508
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

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