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Summary
Dr. Julia Espel treats respiratory failure, chronic lung disease, and COPD, and performs pulmonary function testing, therapeutic hypothermia, and bronchodilator reversibility testing. She practices pulmonology and critical care medicine and has 17 years of experience.
Dr. Espel earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School, completed her residency at the University of Chicago in 2012, and her fellowship at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in 2016. She sees patients in Palos Heights, Illinois, and speaks English and Spanish.
Dr. Espel earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School, completed her residency at the University of Chicago in 2012, and her fellowship at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in 2016. She sees patients in Palos Heights, Illinois, and speaks English and Spanish.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 17 years of experience
- 29 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
- 3 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
12251 S 80th AvePalos Heights, IL 60463 Tel: (708) 923-3388
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| Accepts New Patients | |||
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| Med School: University of Minnesota Medical School | |||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Julia Caitlin Espel
Medical Specialties
Julia Caitlin Espel has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Julia Caitlin Espel has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
17 Years Experience
Julia Caitlin Espel holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in 2016.
Residency
Completed their residency at University of Chicago in 2012.
Medical School
Graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2009.
NPI Number
Julia Caitlin Espel's NPI number is 1134456742.
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- You can see the insurance plans that Julia Espel accepts on their Vitals profile.
- What languages does Julia Espel speak?
- Julia Espel speaks English and Spanish.
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