Meet Dr. Robert S. Gillespie
When things get complicated, you want the very best care for your child. Dr. Robert Gillespie offers the latest advances in the treatment and care of nephrology, and kidney related illnesses, diseases, and disorders. It's that special kind of care that focuses on the one child that matters most: yours.
It was during his rotations in medical school that Dr. Gillespie decided to enter the field of pediatrics. There was something special about the upbeat attitudes of both doctors and patients, and he wanted to be a part of that.
It was that same level of caring that drew him to Cook Children's. "Here at Cook Children's, we put the patients first. We're very good at identifying a child's unique needs and finding the resources to meet them."
Dr. Gillespie is very involved with patients and families at Cook Children's. Two to four times a year, he offers informal cooking classes at the medical center for groups of patients and families. He teaches them healthful, simple, easy recipes they can follow at home for special dietary needs such as low sodium. Of course, the lessons include sharing the meals with conversation and a sense of community.
Dr. Gillespie has also written many articles for medical publications and has given many presentations to medical groups. Professional activities include international outreach programs, development of computer-based tools for nephrologists and research on lysosomal storage diseases. In the summers, he serves as a camp doctor for Camp Reynal, a summer camp for children with kidney diseases.
When he's not working, Dr. Gillespie devotes time to his wife and two children. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys camping, kayaking and checking off a list of the state parks he's visited in Texas. He also makes time to write, travel by train and take his kids to cheer for the Texas Rangers.
Services
- Pediatric nephrology
- Treatment and care of kidney related illnesses
Reviews
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September 12, 2023
The doctor, nurse and interpreter.
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July 21, 2023
My daughter always looks forward to seeing Lydia's friendly face at check in.
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June 21, 2023
I've been with the Cook Children's family for the past 10 years, and I myself when I was young, I can never imagine going anywhere else. Thank you for all you do!
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June 21, 2023
The nurse we saw was absolutely amazing. Seriously she the best.
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April 29, 2023
Excellent
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April 27, 2023
Kimber was so nice and attentive and made us feel comfortable and relaxed
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April 19, 2023
Good experience in caring for my special needs child.
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March 03, 2023
All are excellent
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February 19, 2023
Good and helpful Doctor Gillespie
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February 14, 2023
Everybody was nice
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February 07, 2023
Dr.Gillepsie
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January 19, 2023
This clinic is ALWAYS so friendly. They genuinely care for their patients and it definitely shows. Our favorite clinic to visit. They ladies up front, nurse team & Dr Gillespie are PHENOMENAL! THANK YOU for ALWAYS going above & beyond for your families.
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January 15, 2023
Medical assistant/ nurse/ physician/ and the front clerks they were very nice. And willing to answer questions
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January 11, 2023
Very friendly all.
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January 10, 2023
I don't think a Hospital can get any better! It doesn't even feel like a hospital and for kids that is just great!!! Thank you so much for your kindness, generosity time and effort for all our kids!
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January 10, 2023
Everyone here has been wonderful. From Eliza great, can't be better! Dr Guillespie excellent also, very peaceful and professional, Dr at ultrasound so kind and professional also. People at bloodwork too. All the staff really outstanding!!!
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January 06, 2023
They looked after me very well thanks
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December 17, 2022
Mr.Gilispe was very nice and respectful
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November 03, 2022
Dr Gillespie and San Angelo staff!
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November 02, 2022
Jenny is absolutely amazing. Friendly, helpful, and always smiling.
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October 21, 2022
Dr Gillespie He is the best and I trust him with (patient) and would not ever want anyone else to take care of her. He has also become a friend Thank you so much Dr Gillespie for truly caring about her.
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October 21, 2022
The visits have always been great
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October 19, 2022
Nurse Emily
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October 19, 2022
Always so nice to go in person and be treated nicely
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October 08, 2022
Very good doctor
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October 08, 2022
Dr Gillispie
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October 06, 2022
Was an easy and fast appointment and efficient as well.
Publications
- Gillespie RS, Wong C. Hemolytic uremic syndrome. eMedicine from WebMD.
- Gillespie RS. Photo quiz: Pediatrics. Resident and Staff Physician 2006; 52(3):13, 20.
- Gillespie RS. Nephrotic syndrome in children. Resident and Staff Physician 2005; 51(8):8-17.
- Gillespie RS. Hypertension in children: an update. Coastal Bend Medicine 2005; 45(1):5-7.
- Gillespie RS, Symons JM. Sodium ferric gluconate for posttransplant anemia in pediatric and young adult renal transplant recipients. Pediatric Transplantation 2005;9:43-46.
- Gillespie RS, Seidel K, Symons JM. Effect of fluid overload and dose of replacement fluid on survival in hemofiltration. Pediatric Nephrology 2004;19:1394-1399.
- Gillespie RS, Johnson LC. One size does not fit all: laboratory data in pediatric patients. AMIA Annual Symposium Proceedings 2003;850.
- Gillespie RS. Hypertension in children. Coastal Bend Medicine 2004;44(3):6-9.
- Gillespie RS, Wolf FM. Intravenous iron in pediatric hemodialysis patients: a meta-analysis. Pediatric Nephrology 2004;19:662-666.
- Gillespie RS, Stapleton FB. Nephrolithiasis in children. Pediatrics in Review 2004;25(4):131-139.
- Gillespie RS, Stapleton FB. Litiasis renal en niños. Pediatrics in Review, en español 2004;25(9):348-355.
- Gillespie RS, Hauger SB, Holt RM. Primary group A Streptococcal peritonitis in a previously healthy child. Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases 2002; 34(11):847-848.
- Gillespie RS, Symons JM, McDonald RA. Peritonitis due to Leuconostoc species in a child treated with peritoneal dialysis. Pediatric Nephrology 2002;17:966-968.
- Gillespie RS, Ponder S. Persistent hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy. eMedicine from WebMD. Updated November 07, 2008. Available at: http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic1565.htm
- McDonald A, Scranton M, Gillespie RS, Mahajan V, Edwards GA. Voiding cystourethrograms and urinary tract infection: how long to wait? Pediatrics 2000;105(4):E50. http://www.pediatrics.org/content/cgi/full/105/4/e50
- Gillespie RS. Blood urea nitrogen levels do not help determine when to initiate CVVH in children. Presented at the National Kidney Foundation 2005 Clinical Meetings, Washington, DC, May 2005.
- Gillespie RS, Seidel K, Symons JM. Dose of replacement fluid, volume overload and survival in children treated with continuous veno-venous hemofiltration. Presented at the American Society of Nephrology Renal Week, San Diego, CA, November 2003.
- Gillespie RS, Symons JM. Sodium ferric gluconate use in pediatric renal transplant recipients. Abstract accepted for publication with abstracts from American Society of Nephrology Renal Week, San Diego, CA, November 2003.
- Gillespie RS, Johnson LC. One size does not fit all: laboratory data in pediatric patients. Presented at the American Medical Infomatics Association annual meeting, Washington, DC, November 2003.
- Gillespie RS, Wolf FM. Intravenous iron in pediatric hemodialysis patients: a meta-analysis. Presented at the National Kidney Foundation Clinical Meetings, Dallas, TX, April 2003.
- Gillespie RS. Trains in white: military hospital trains through a century of conflict. In McGonigal RS (ed.), Railroads and World War II, Classic Trains special edition no. 6. Waukesha, WI: Kalmbach Publishing Co., 2007.
- Gillespie RS. The dawn of electric mobility. Rapid Growth 2006; August 31. http://www.rapidgrowthmedia.com/features/electric20.aspx
- Gillespie RS. Horsin' around town. Rapid Growth 2006; August 24. http://www.rapidgrowthmedia.com/features/horse19.aspx
- Gillespie RS. A streetcar named Grand Rapids. Michigan History 2005 May/June; 89(3): 32-35.
- Scott V, Gillespie RS. Turntable trouble (2). Trains 2004 June; 64(6):73-74.
- Gillespie RS. Problem-based learning redefines medical education. Impact 1995;1(4):1-6
Education
- Medical School:
- University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
- Residency:
- Children's Hospital of Austin
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatric Nephrology
Affiliations
- Cook Children's Physician Network
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