Dr. Julia Caitlin Espel, MD

Dr. Julia Espel is a board-certified physician specializing in pulmonology and critical care medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed her residency at the University of Chicago in 2012. Dr. Espel then pursued advanced fellowship training in pulmonary and critical care medicine at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, finishing in 2016. With 17 years of experience treating patients with complex respiratory conditions, she provides comprehensive care for both routine and critically ill patients. Dr. Espel speaks English and Spanish, helping her connect with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Espel practices with Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group in Palos Heights, Illinois. She specializes in treating patients with COPD, chronic lung disease, and COPD with additional health complications. Her expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing to assess lung capacity and bronchodilator reversibility …testing to evaluate treatment responses. She also provides therapeutic hypothermia treatment for critically ill patients requiring specialized temperature management care.