Dr. Joel Douglas Epstein, MD

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.