Dr. Christopher B. Espana, MD | Saint Louis, MO | Internal Medicine

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Dr. Christopher Espana is an internal medicine physician who specializes in geriatric medicine and family medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and brings 27 years of clinical experience to his practice. Dr. Espana provides care in English for patients across multiple age groups.

Dr. Espana practices at South County Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri, and maintains hospital privileges at SSM Health DePaul Hospital. He focuses on managing chronic kidney disease and treating high cholesterol in children and teens. His approach includes comprehensive blood work through complete blood counts and incorporates physical therapy and strength training into patient care plans. Patients have given Dr. Espana an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
3.9

13 Ratings
27 years of experience
speaks English
University Of Santo Tomas Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery
6 written reviews
3 specialties
8 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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He's a poor excuse for a doctor. He's so awful for my mom.

July 22nd, 2018

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I have been seeing this doctor for 5 years or more and I love him. He gets right to the point of what's going on with your life and he is a very caring and loving doctor and I would recommend this doctor to anybody needs a doctor.

May 5th, 2016

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Dr. Espana takes the time to listen & he is very thorough. He has taken care of me & my family for many years. Highly recommend him!!!!

August 26th, 2015

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I personally received an incorrect diagnosis for 4.5 years the moment I walked into Dr. Espana office he observed there was a large problem. He instructed the medical staff to call 911. Once I reached the ER at DePaul's after an simple X-Ray the emergency physician confirmed Dr. Espana observation I needed surgery a Total Hip Replacement (my joint was totally dissolved) the pain was unbearable...Dr. Espana did the same with my husband every Doctor told him he was fine Dr. Espana found out he had Cancer & immediately sent him to the best Oncologist that confirmed Dr. Chris Espana concerns. Now he is Cancer free!

August 12th, 2015

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I have found Dr. Espana to be a really great internist; he listens and responds. He remembers and uses technology to assist him in his accuracy. HOWEVER, his office staff is a mess. They are rude, incompetent, and nonchalant. They make mistakes in appointments, they have forgotten that I was sitting in the waiting room, they charged my credit card for $.50 instead of $50.00, they incorrectly scheduled hospital tests that my insurance would not cover. They have failed to give my phone call requests to the doctor on repeated occasions. They forget to call in prescriptions that have been ordered. They have not updated the current office address on any material, and they can't seem to figure out how to change the answering machine to include Dr. Espana's name!

February 4th, 2011

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just want to know about this DR.

May 8th, 2009

South County Internal Medicine

5034 Griffin RdSaint Louis, MO 63128

Tel: (314) 843-7333

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Christopher Brian Avecilla Espana, MD	Dr. Siroth Charnond, MD	Dr. Michael Albrecht, MD	Eric Harker
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.9 (13 Ratings)	3.2 (15 Ratings)	5 (3 Ratings)	3.9 (7 Ratings)
27 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Saint Louis , MO	FLORISSANT , MO	LANSING , KS	Lyons , CO
Med School: University Of Santo Tomas Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery	Med School: University of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo	Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine	Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Santo Tomas Faculty Of Medicine And SurgeryGraduated in 1999

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