Dr. John W. Gillespie III was born in Newark, DE and raised in Hockessin, DE. He is married with two beautiful daughters. He attended Salesianum High School and University of Delaware where he received his B.A. in Biological Sciences. Dr. Gillespie completed the prestigious General Surgery residency at Christiana Care Hospital in Delaware and obtained his Board Certification. 

Dr. Gillespie was selected for a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at renowned Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, becoming a Board Eligible Plastic Surgeon. It was during his training that he became a leader in Cosmetic surgery. He is a member of numerous local and national medical societies, including the American College of Surgeons, Philadelphia Academy of Surgery, Robert H. Ivy Society of Plastic Surgeons.  Candidate for active membership of American Society of Plastic Surgery, The American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons, Pennsylvania and Delaware Medical Societies, and many more. 

Dr. Gillespie has grown a substantial aesthetic background, including facelifts, eyelid surgery, neck lifts, breast augmentation, mommy makeovers and liposuction. He also prides himself in facial rejuvenation, including Botox, Dermal Fillers, and Kybella treatment. Dr. Gillespie holds medical licenses in PA and DE and has offices in both Wilmington and Dover, DE.