Overview
Dr. Joseph Espiritu directs the SLUCare Sleep Disorders Center, where he conducts sleep studies for evaluation and management of sleep disorders using methods such as polysomnograms, home sleep apnea tests, multiple sleep latency tests, and maintenance of wakefulness tests. Beyond sleep medicine, Dr. Espiritu treats patients with obstructive lung diseases, such as COPD and asthma. His research interests include using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, as well as CPAP adherence. Dr. Espiritu is a professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a fellow with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American College of Chest Physicians. He is a member of the Missouri Sleep Society. Outside of medicine, Dr. Espiritu sings bass with the Old Cathedral Choir at the Basilica of St. Louis, King of France.
Dr. Espiritu is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Asthma, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Asthma in Children.
Dr. Espiritu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Sleep Medicine , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
3545 Lafayette Ave., St. Louis, MO 63104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Espiritu 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. Joseph R. Espiritu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph R. Espiritu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph R. Espiritu by calling their office at 314-617-3464. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph R. Espiritu a top-rated expert for Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph R. Espiritu is classified as an Advanced expert for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, 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. Joseph R. Espiritu specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph R. Espiritu is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Asthma, and Cerebral Hypoxia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. Joseph R. Espiritu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph R. Espiritu has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obstructive Sleep Apnea. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph R. Espiritu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joseph R. Espiritu accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph R. Espiritu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-617-3464 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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- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Espiritu isAdvanced. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Espiritu isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- AsthmaDr. Espiritu isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Espiritu isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- BronchiectasisDr. Espiritu isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Bronchiolitis ObliteransDr. Espiritu isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiolitis Obliterans.
- BronchitisDr. Espiritu isExperienced. Learn about Bronchitis.