Dr. Erin Alexis Gillaspie

About Dr. Gillaspie

Dr. Erin Gillaspie is a thoracic surgeon at CHI Health, part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit Catholic health system. She specializes in treating lung cancer, pleural mesothelioma, esophageal cancer and mediastinal tumors. Dr. Gillaspie is board certified in surgery and thoracic surgery, and she holds a Master of Public Health, which shapes how she approaches patient care beyond the operating room.

Dr. Gillaspie’s surgical training includes a fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, where she received the Above and Beyond for Patient Care Award. She leads clinical trials testing new treatment combinations for mesothelioma patients and directs thoracic surgery robotics programs. Her research has contributed to understanding how surgical techniques can improve survival and recovery for patients with chest cancers.

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Medical Education & Expertise

• CHI Health/Creighton University
• Vanderbilt University (M.P.H.)
• Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences (Fellowship)
• Bassett Medical Center (Residency)
• University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (M.D.)
• University of Florida (B.S.)

Associations, Awards & Recognition

• AATS Graham Foundation Intuitive Surgical Robotics Fellowship, 2015
• ACS Fellow
• Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Board Certified in General Surgery
• E. Donnall Thomas Excellence in Research Award, 2012
• Jeopardy Competition Finalist AATS, 2015
• O.T. Clagett Traveling Scholarship
  
  

Why Choose Dr. Gillaspie for Pleural Mesothelioma?

Patients choose Dr. Gillaspie for her experience with mesothelioma surgery and her ability to explain complex procedures in understandable terms. She has managed rare thoracic cancers throughout her career and understands the specific challenges mesothelioma presents. Her philosophy centers on giving patients her full attention and putting their needs first in every treatment decision.

Dr. Gillaspie’s public health background means she considers the full picture of a patient’s life, not just the surgical procedure. At CHI Health in Omaha, she coordinates with medical oncologists, radiation specialists and support services to create treatment plans that address each patient’s medical needs and personal circumstances. Her ongoing research work keeps her informed about emerging treatment options that may benefit mesothelioma patients.

Publications of Dr. Gillaspie

• Gillaspie, E. et al. (2025, September 17). Single-cell Genomic Copy Number Evolution Reveals Frequent Loss of the Y chromosome in Esophageal Adenocarcinoma. Retrieved from https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.09.14.676175v1.abstract
• Gillaspie, E. et al. (2025, July 17). Leveraging Technology to Enhance Rural Access to Care. Retrieved from https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wjs.12692
• Gillaspie, E. (2025, June 6). Intraoperative Complications During Esophagectomy. Retrieved from https://europepmc.org/article/med/40619181
• Gillaspie, E. et al. (2024, November). Pneumomediastinum. Retrieved from https://www.thoracic.theclinics.com/article/S1547-4127(24)00056-2/abstract
• Gillaspie, E. et al. (2024).  Lung Cancer E-Book: An Evidence-Based Approach to Multidisciplinary Management. Retrieved from https://books.google.com/books?id=jpLUEAAAQBAJ&dq=info:BS-wWKXnQJMJ:scholar.google.com&lr=&source=gbs_navlinks_s