Summary

Dr. Joel Epstein is a pulmonologist and internal medicine physician with over five decades of experience caring for patients with lung and breathing conditions. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency training at the University of Michigan Health System. Dr. Epstein speaks both English and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Epstein practices at multiple locations throughout the Long Beach and Lakewood areas in California, including affiliations with UCI Health Lakewood and MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center. He specializes in treating chronic lung disease and sleep apnea, helping patients breathe easier and sleep better. His expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to accurately diagnose and monitor respiratory conditions. Patients have given Dr. Epstein an average rating of 4.6 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in his comprehensive pulmonary care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 52 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Michigan Health System
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Joel Douglas Epstein has 4 locations

Arthur F Gelb Md Medical Group

3650 South St Ste 308Lakewood, CA 90712
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Kindred Hospital Paramount

16453 Colorado AveParamount, CA 90723

Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center

2801 Atlantic AveLong Beach, CA 90806

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52 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Hindi, Urdu Speaks English Speaks English, Polish
Lakewood , CAOrange , CARiverside , CATorrance , CA
Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Georgia Regents University Med School: American University Of Antigua College Of Medicine Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine Med School: Pomorski Uniwersytet Medyczny W Szczecinie
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joel Douglas Epstein

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Bright Health
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joel Douglas Epstein has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joel Douglas Epstein has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

52 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Michigan Health System

Medical School

Medical College Of Georgia At Georgia Regents UniversityGraduated in 1974

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Joel Epstein accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Joel Epstein has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Joel Epstein affiliated with?
Dr. Joel Epstein is affiliated with Uci Health Lakewood.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joel Epstein?
You can find contact information for Dr. Joel Epstein here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. Joel Epstein's office located?
Dr. Joel Epstein's office is located at 3650 South St Ste 308, Lakewood, CA, 90712.
What languages does Dr. Joel Epstein speak?
Dr. Joel Epstein speaks English and Spanish.

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