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.

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

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17 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Spanish
Palos Heights , ILCHICAGO , ILGLEN ELLYN , ILChicago , IL
Med School: University of Minnesota Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Julia Caitlin Espel

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Empire Plan
  • Empire Plan - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect - IPA
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Zing Health
  • Zing Health - HMO

Medical Specialties

Julia Caitlin Espel has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Julia Caitlin Espel has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Critical Care Specialist
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Pulmonologist
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

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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What languages does Julia Espel speak?
Julia Espel speaks English and Spanish.

Data Sources

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  • NPPES NPI Registry
  • State medical licensing boards

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