Pediatrics
Matthew Gillespie, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Matthew J. Gillespie, MD, is an attending pediatric cardiologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he serves as Medical Director and Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. His subspecialty focus is interventional cardiology and transcatheter treatment of congenital heart disease, treating conditions such as Tetralogy of Fallot, Endocardial Cushion Defect, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Partial Atrioventricular Canal, and pate
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Cardiology (American Board of Pediatrics)
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)
Education & Training
- Temple University School of Medicine — M.D., 1998
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Fellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 2001-2004
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Residency, Pediatrics, 1998-2001
- University of Delaware — B.A., Biology, 1993
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2024-2026 (3 years)
2025
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Languages
English
Experience
25+ years in practice