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Dr. Christina Gillespie, MD

Dr. Christina Gillespie, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*

Dr. Christina Gillespie, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Toms River, NJ. She is affiliated with Community Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 3 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Locations

East Toms River Primary Care

East Toms River Primary Care953 Fischer Blvd Ste 2 Toms River, NJ 08753
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At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Gillespie specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalSurgical Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Gillespie's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gillespie

3.0
14 ratings, 9 with a written review
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Dr Gillespie was very gentle and easy to talk to. I recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and caring doctor.
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What could be improved
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Mar 25, 2022
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Want to feel invisible? Then this is the place for you!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 12, 2022
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Having spent the last year being sequestered as much as possible because of Covid, I was very dismayed to sit in a waiting room for 30+ minutes which was over- crowded with people standing because chairs has been removed to keep social distance. Then after a 5 minute cursory exam, was told to get a Covid test & if negative to come back. While I appreciate the fact that the staff wants to be safe, what about the patients? Every doctor appointment I’ve had in the last year, I’ve had to remain in my car until a room was available, & then come in, not here. I will not return.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Mar 30, 2021
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My son Dominick has been experiencing a tremendous amount of snot and mucous since we have moved back to New Jersey(going on 2 years). This has been highly effecting his ability to breathe properly and everyday life and development. I’m sure has had him labeled as the snot kid at school. We trusted Dr. Gillespie in her opinion of surgically removing his adenoids would remedy this issue. However after putting our 6 year old son through a painful surgery it has not relieved the issue at all and I’m afraid it’s just another Dr making a quick buck and not helping at all. Now we have to live with the guilt of putting our son through this painful surgery for nothing.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Dominick – May 05, 2020
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This was my second visit both times i thought she was very professional and friendly she solved both of my health issues
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
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Dawn Mandico – Mar 11, 2020
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Mediocre. The first visit i found very complicated-they have a separate waiting room with receptionists in it that you go back and forth to 3 times and some of the receptionists weren't too friendly or helpful. Dr was kind and listened to my concerns, however i was already taking the medicine she recommended. I ended up going to an upper cervical chiropractor who aligned my neck and my symptoms are completely gone. follow up visit wait time was over an hour. Not likely to be back anytime soon.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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May 24, 2018
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Dr. Gillespie was very nice and caring, she made me feel hopeful that my issues could be resolved, which most doctors don't bother to do. She called me personally to answer my question, which is really unusual. I would recommend her to anyone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Seaside Park – Dec 21, 2017
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I would say that Doctor Gillepsie shows very little bedside manner, and is incredibly dismissive of post surgical patients. She displays very little regard for patients concerns and seems annoyed when questions/concerns arise both pre and post surgery. I find her to be quite unprofessional and lacking apathy for her patients pain and suffering.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Unsatified surgical patient in Manchester Township, NJ – Jan 21, 2017
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Arrived for 1:00 pm apt at 12:50 attempted to turn in completed paperwork and the receptionist so rudely informed me sorry I haven't taken my lunch yet, got up left the office and the afternoon patients continued to arrive! Extremely unprofessional and not the best first impression!
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 others found this helpful
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Toms River, NJ – Jun 24, 2016
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American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Community Medical Center

    99 Route 37 W
    Toms River, NJ 08755
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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