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Dr John Gillespie
General Practitioner (GP)
About Dr Gillespie
Edit profileDr. John Gillespie is a General Practitioner and renowned hair restoration expert based in Calgary, AB, practicing at Prime Hair Clinic located at 10505 Southport Road SW. With decades of experience and a reputation for pioneering techniques in hair transplantation, he offers personalized solutions for patients seeking natural, lasting results. If you've benefited from Dr. Gillespie’s care, consider leaving a review to help others discover his trusted expertise in medical aesthetics and surgical precision.
Special interest
Dr. Gillespie’s medical interests center on hair restoration surgery, including follicular unit transplantation (FUT), follicular unit extraction (FUE), scalp micropigmentation (SMP), and stem cell banking for future hair growth. He is recognized for developing a virtually painless tumescent anesthesia technique and has contributed to international conferences and publications in the field of hair transplantation.
Education and training
Dr. John Gillespie earned his medical degree from the University of Alberta and completed postgraduate training before serving as an emergency physician and later developing a busy general practice. He has held leadership roles including Chief of General Practice and Chief of Staff at Rockyview General Hospital, and is a Fellow of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) and a Diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS).
Practice in Prime Hair Clinic
Prime Hair Clinic
- 1011 Glenmore Trail SW, Calgary, AB T2V 4R6
- 4032596798
- 403-255-6547
- https://primehair.ca/
Frequently Asked Questions
He developed a virtually painless tumescent anesthesia method that enhances patient comfort during procedures, setting a new standard in hair restoration surgery.
Yes, he provides treatments like scalp micropigmentation and PRP therapy, tailored to patients who prefer non-invasive solutions.
Absolutely—he performs specialized transplants for eyebrows and beards using natural hair follicles to achieve realistic and lasting results.
Yes, he mentors emerging doctors and contributes to ISHRS annual meetings, sharing his expertise in surgical techniques and patient care innovations.
He has completed thousands of successful procedures over more than 25 years, earning recognition as a leader in Canadian hair restoration surgery.
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