Overview
Dr. Gabriela Espinoza specializes in care for patients with eyelid abnormalities, eyelid and orbit cancer, and thyroid eye disease. She performs facial ophthalmic plastic surgery, eyelid surgery, and orbital fracture repair. She also provides nasolacrimal duct care, including endoscopic surgery for clearing blocked tear ducts - an approach that's less invasive than traditional surgery. Her research interests include orbital inflammatory diseases. Dr. Espinoza is a professor of ophthalmology and the Assistant Dean of Educational Programming for the Graduate Medical Education office at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is a board member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a fellow of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Dr. Espinoza enjoys playing piano and guitar.
Dr. Espinoza is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Ptosis, and Blocked Tear Duct.
Dr. Espinoza is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Missouri State Board Of Registration, and Drug Enforcement Administration . She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Espinoza is currently accepting new patients.
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- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1225 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Espinoza has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gabriela M. Espinoza
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gabriela M. Espinoza?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Gabriela M. Espinoza by calling their office at 314-617-2600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Gabriela M. Espinoza a top-rated expert for Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gabriela M. Espinoza is classified as an Distinguished expert for Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Gabriela M. Espinoza specialize in?
While Dr. Gabriela M. Espinoza is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, and Ptosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Gabriela M. Espinoza participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Gabriela M. Espinoza has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Gabriela M. Espinoza's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Gabriela M. Espinoza accept my insurance?
Dr. Gabriela M. Espinoza accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-617-2600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Anophthalmia Plus SyndromeDr. Espinoza isDistinguished. Learn about Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Espinoza isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Espinoza isAdvanced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- Eyelid DroopingDr. Espinoza isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- PtosisDr. Espinoza isAdvanced. Learn about Ptosis.
- Experienced
- AmblyopiaDr. Espinoza isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Espinoza isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Espinoza isExperienced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- DacryoadenitisDr. Espinoza isExperienced. Learn about Dacryoadenitis.
- EntropionDr. Espinoza isExperienced. Learn about Entropion.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Espinoza isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- Graves DiseaseDr. Espinoza isExperienced. Learn about Graves Disease.
- Orbital CellulitisDr. Espinoza isExperienced. Learn about Orbital Cellulitis.
- Recurrent Peripheral Facial PalsyDr. Espinoza isExperienced. Learn about Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.
- StrabismusDr. Espinoza isExperienced. Learn about Strabismus.
- UveitisDr. Espinoza isExperienced. Learn about Uveitis.