SLUCare Physician Group
Joseph Roland Espiritu, MD
Sleep Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Internal Medicine
4.8 out of 5 –
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.
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.
About Me
Specialties
Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Internal Medicine
Gender
Male
Languages
Filipino
Education
Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
Fellowship, 2002
University of Philippines
Medical School, 1992
St. Louis University School of Medicine
Residency, 2001
St. Louis University School of Medicine
Residency, 1996
Philippine General Hospital - Manila
Internship, 1992
Certifications
Drug Enforcement Administration
American Board of IM - Critical Care Medicine
Missouri State Board of Registration
Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of IM - Pulmonary Disease
American Board of Sleep Medicine (IM)
Reviews
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4.8 out of 5
109 ratings,
41 reviews
12/11/2025
One of the best physician I have seen most recently. He’s very knowledgeable and kind.
11/21/2025
Great doc.
11/21/2025
Great attentive Doctor that Listens and applies necessary knowledge and understanding which makes me feel good about my annual follow up
11/21/2025
He was wonderful! He even called me after my visit to follow up and ask if I had any additional questions that I hadn’t thought about during our visit
11/11/2025
Wonderful practice
Map & Directions
SLUCare Physician Group - Sleep Services
3545 Lafayette Ave.St. Louis, MO 63104
Monday - Sunday
Closed
Phone
314-617-3464Similar providers at this location
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