
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, MD, is a seasoned professional in pulmonology, with subspecialties in critical care and sleep medicine. Based in Saint Louis, MO, he completed his education and training at St Louis University School of Medicine and the University of the Philippines College of Medicine, with a notable achievement of completing an MSPH, Epidemiology, earning the Alumni Association Academic Achievement Award. Dr. Espiritu holds several roles at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, including Adjunct Assistant Professor, and Professor, as well as Medical Director at the SSMHealth SLUCare Physician Group Sleep Disorders Center. He brings his experience in managing various respiratory conditions to these roles, and he has contributed to academic literature extensively with several publications to his name. Dr. Espiritu's expertise and contributions to the field have landed him on lists such as Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors in St. Louis, and Best Doctor in Every State - Missouri.
Education & Training
- Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social JusticeMSPH, Epidemiology, Alumni Association Academic Achievement Award, 2008 - 2014
- 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 - 2026
- 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
- 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 (Intermediate)
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
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 7 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 - 22 citationsExercise-Induced Oxygen Desaturation during the 6-Minute Walk Test.Raghav Gupta, Gregg L Ruppel, Joseph Espiritu
Medical Sciences. 2020-01-31 - 14 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
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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
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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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