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Black doctor paving the way for younger generations

February is Black History Month and as this year’s theme is Black health and wellness, we asked Dr. Robert Gillespie the struggles and triumphs African American doctors go through. Dr. Gillespie, or as his patients call him, Dr. G, is a cardiologist at Sharp Medical Group in San Diego and has worked in the medical profession for almost 30-years. "When I have the white coat on, I always tell people I never had any problems. Especially as a younger person. Before the daily interactions, outside without the white coat. When people don't know you're Dr.Gillespie. That creates certain levels of stress,” said Dr. G. He explained how becoming a doctor was always his destiny. However, being a black kid from Indiana in the late ’60s and with such strong aspirations, came with barriers. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/loc... CBS 8 is the local source for San Diego breaking news and top story headlines. Get the latest local San Diego TV news, sports, weather and more. More from CBS 8: Website: https://www.cbs8.com Twitter:   / cbs8   Facebook:   / news8   Instagram:   / cbs8