Joseph Espiritu MD MSPH, FCCP, FAASM
Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine
Professor of Internal Medicine Adjunct Assistant Professor of Neurology St Louis University School of Medicine
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1034 S. Brentwood BlvdUniversity Tower, Suite 550Richmond Heights, MO 63117
Phone+1 314-617-3464
Fax+1 314-977-5330
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Summary
- Dr. Joseph Espiritu is a pulmonologist based in Richmond Heights, MO, with subspecialties in Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Medicine. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine, subspecialty residency in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, and fellowship in Sleep Disorders Medicine at the Mayo Clinic, after graduating from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine. He also holds an MSPH in Epidemiology from Saint Louis University. Dr. Espiritu is a professor internal medicine and an adjunct assistant professor in neurology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He has been the Medical Director at SSM Health SLUCare Physician Group Sleep Disorders Center since 2008. His clinical expertise includes sleep-related breathing disorders, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and restless legs syndrome. Dr. Espiritu has published research on sleep clinic no-show rates and continuous positive airway pressure desensitization. His professional accolades include recognition as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly and Best Doctors in America.
Education & Training
Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social JusticeMSPH, Epidemiology, Alumni Association Academic Achievement Award, 2008 - 2014
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Sleep Medicine, 2001 - 2002
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of MedicineFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1998 - 2001- SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1996
University of the Philippines College of MedicineClass of 1992
Certifications & Licensure
MO State Medical License 1997 - 2027
MN State Medical License 2001 - 2002
IL State Medical License 1995 - 1999
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease
- American Board of Internal Medicine Sleep Medicine
Catedral de SantiagoCompostela- InspirePhase 1: Activation and Check-in Certification for Providers
- Saint Louis University Reinert Center for Transformative Teaching and LearningCertificate in University Teaching Skills
- Spain's Ministry of Education, Culture, and Sport Diploma en Espanol como Lengua Extranjera B1 (Intermedio)
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Excellence in Professionalism Award Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 2023-2024
- Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2013, 2024
- Best Doctors in America Best Doctors, 2019-2023
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 10 citationsNo-show rates to a sleep clinic: drivers and determinants.David L Cheung, Julie Sahrmann, Alvan Nzewuihe, Joseph R. Espiritu
Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. 2020-09-15 - 31 citationsExercise-Induced Oxygen Desaturation during the 6-Minute Walk Test.Raghav Gupta, Gregg L Ruppel, Joseph Espiritu
Medical Sciences. 2020-01-31 - 16 citationsEditorial: Frailty, Comorbidity, and COPD.Edward Charbek, J. R. Espiritu, Ravi P. Nayak, John E. Morley
The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging. 2018-01-01
Journal Articles
- Evaluation of a desensitization program for continuous positive airway pressure–intolerant patientsEspiritu J, Ordaz E, Dettenmeier P, Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 5/23/2020
- No-show rates to a sleep clinic: drivers and determinantsCheung D, Sahrmann J, Nzewuihe A, Espiritu J, Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 5/15/2020
- Factors associated with an emergency department or urgent care visit for asthma, United States in 2010Espiritu JD, Allemyar A, Helwani M, Elliot M, Xaverius P, Journal of Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine, 1/20/2020
Books/Book Chapters
Press Mentions
Health Watch: Should You Get a Sleep Study?May 24th, 2019- Health Watch: Why Sleep Disorders Can Be ProblematicMay 2nd, 2019
Having Sleep Issues During The Pandemic? You’re Not AloneMay 1st, 2020
Committees
- Steering Committee Member, American College of Chest Physicians, Sleep Institute 2009 - 2010
- Founding Member, Missouri Sleep Society 2008 - 2019
- Steering Committee Member, American College of Chest Physicians, Sleep Medicine Network 2008 - 2009
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
- Missouri Sleep SocietyMember
- Alpha Sigma Nu Honor SocietyMember
Other Languages
- Filipino, Spanish
External Links
- Saint Louis University School of Medicine Profilehttp://internalmed.slu.edu/pulmcc/index.php?page=joseph-espiritu-m-d-f-c-c-p
- SLUCare Physician Profilehttp://physicians.slu.edu/Results?index=1&lastName=espiritu
- SLUCare Sleep Disorders Centerhttp://www.slu.edu/internal-medicine-home/pulmonary-critical-care-and-sleep-medicine/sleep-disorders-center
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