Cesar L. Espiritu

Cesar L. Espiritu MD

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Family Medicine
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Dr. Espiritu knew he wanted to be a primary care physician from a young age. Frequently ill as a child growing up in the Philippines, he found visits with the family doctor to be comforting. Volunteering in hospitals solidified the decision to pursue medicine for Dr. Espiritu who says, “I enjoy the diversity and unpredictability of primary care. I also enjoy interacting with the variety of people I meet from the happy or crying infant to the elderly and everybody else in between.”  When not treating patients, he enjoys landscape photography, often hiking to canyons and rivers “just to get a good shot.”

Office Information

Hospital/Group Affiliation

PIH Health Physicians

Profile

Gender

Male

Specialties

  • Family Medicine

Additional Languages

  • Pilipino
  • Tagalog

Education

Medical School

Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty of Medicine (Canada)

Internship

Keck-USC School of Medicine

Residency

Research Medical Center

Swedish Hospital Medical Center (Washington)

Board Certifications

  • Family Medicine

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Patient Reviews

July 30, 2026
I feel my needs are being met.
July 29, 2026
I appreciate that Dr. Espiritu listens to my concerns and reaction to the medication and makes a decision to change the med (stations) to a med I can tolerate.
July 21, 2026
Doctor was great knowledgable through and nice. Problem is when u get put in the exam room you have to wait about 45 mins before doctor comes in
July 17, 2026
After reading the notes on my visit, I sent a note to the doctor on the portal that a couple of the things that were written in the notes weren't accurate. Tick was not removed by the doctors office at urgent care. It was removed at home by a friend and it had not been on my back one week it had been on my back about two weeks so I think maybe he didn't hear what I said correctly.
July 16, 2026
Very efficient and informed.
July 15, 2026
Dr Espiritú is a wonderful doctor, very thoughtful and considerate. He answers all my questions. My complaint about PIH in general is that it takes forever to get appointments. It's ridiculous given how much we pay an insurance. I don't understand why.
July 01, 2026
Dr was about an hour late in seeing me. My glucose began to lower, so I had to go out to my vehicle to get some chewable glucose tabs. I had expected to run a couple of errands before I had lunch, this lateness threw me off that schedule. My time is as valuable as the Dr's.
June 10, 2026
Dr. Espiritu has always been kind, courageous and professional. He truly cares about his patients.
June 08, 2026
I can never get an appointment on time or early an appointment. I have to always wait a couple months to get an appointment and that's not it. Just frustrated with the appointment process of that office. And when I did get one, they canceled me as soon as I got to the parking lot without no notification.
May 26, 2026
I've been visiting this office for over 50 years. I am quite pleased with the level of service I receive and the friendliness of the staff. When I visit the doctor's office there's usually a long wait in both the waiting room AND the patient room. This was VER quick with I appreciate very much as I had to get to work. Thank you!
May 22, 2026
Dr. Espiritu was very professional and courteous. He listened well and responded with knowledgeable answers and recommendations. I was very impressed and satisfied with visit. Leaving the office confident that the medication he prescribed will help. Thank you. Kudos ?
May 21, 2026
Dr. Espiritu has a wonderful "manner" enhanced by a great sense of humor, but I don't always feel like he takes my complaints as seriously as I would like. I had an issue of pain in my right side and while he thoroughly dismissed the reason that I suggested might be causing it, he didn't really offer a plan to find out what really is causing it. He just advised me to work on "my core." I will pursue the issue further with a specialist.
May 21, 2026
the office visit was great, but the doctor was not , he asked me something and then did not want to hear it , he wants to tell me how things go but i do not live in an as nice way that he does , and then to top it off as i was explaining , he cut me short and said ,"that is it the visit is over" as if he did not have time to hear it and i was waisting his time but that wasnt the case , the reality was that i just waisted my time and my money on that office visit , he changed my meds and im not happy with that at all because he is giving me something that ive already went through with my prior doctor and my prior doctor has seen me since i was a little boy , he was trying to tell me that what i had experienced wasnt what i experienced ? really , so i dont know if im going to have another episode like the last one , , and that was i was out in the desert motorcycle riding and and crashed , i didnt get hurt but when i pickedup my bike i began to have what felt like an asthma attack but thats not what it was and i told him that , i was too far from town to do anything about my situation and i jumped in my car and put the a/c on and tried to relax , i could not breathe , i was going through the motions but i was not getting any air , i told him this , and finally i was able to relax and get a little bit of air and then after a half hour begtan to get normal again , i was panicking , i thought i was gonna black out , he said , "i dont know what that was " i was pretty mad at that point but didnt show it ,and at that point i didnt really care to hear what i had to say , and i am definitely going to need to find another doctor for my primary care
May 20, 2026
had great results
May 20, 2026
While he was not my regular doctor, I needed to be seen ASAP. And was accommodated with a same day appt. I was grateful. The office staff is always amazing and very courteous. Doc, on the other hand, was ok. Needs to work on actually listening to his patients. Maybe my comfort level had to do with normally being seen by our usual provider. Patients feel most heard when we can share what we feel vs answering a "check off list" Other than that, he explained everything thoroughly and was provided everything as needed. Love this office and the staff is always great, no matter who you see there.
May 15, 2026
Great service,
May 14, 2026
Dr. Espiritu stepped into my life when I really needed an individual physician that would commit to my needs. Dr. Espiritu continues to commit to not only my needs, but also to the future needs of what I may need. I know that sounds kind of funny, but Dr. Espiritu and I have sat down and looked forward into the future. And we both agree that if we commit to what is necessary, that I should live a long and happy life. And I thank Dr. Espiritu for that, not only insight, but foresight. And I will continue to work with him any way I can to fulfill my health needs. I thank you very much.
May 01, 2026
I've been a patience of Dr. Cesar Espiritu for several years and would not change him for anyone else. He is patience and understanding and lisens to you .
April 29, 2026
Doctor is great. Appt at 340pm. Got there at 325pm. Waited until 410 to get into room. Got out of appt after 5pm
April 27, 2026
Really friendly and attentive. Felt well taken care of.
April 24, 2026
My doctor is heaven sent and I thank God for this blessing ??
April 16, 2026
What I appreciate is that the doctor is very attentive. He knows what I need and the clinic is not crowded. Thank you.
April 16, 2026
He cares for his patience, and gives the best possible solutions with the problems
April 15, 2026
Dr Espiritu is friendly, patient, and professional. He listens and takes the time to answer any questions or concerns and makes you feel at ease.
April 13, 2026
My scheduled appointment was for 11 a.m. and I saw the doctor at 1 p.m. I was waiting two hours in the ?
March 30, 2026
Dr. Espiritu is always kind and listens to what I need. He always takes his time and I never feel rushed.
March 25, 2026
very nice
March 25, 2026
Dr. Espiritu was kind, patient, and professional as well as his medical assistant, (PHI removed)
March 16, 2026
Very professional & friendly. Very good experience
March 16, 2026
Dr. Espiritu provides excellent care. He genuinely cares about his patients.
March 13, 2026
Excellent caregiver
March 13, 2026
He was very thorough and explained everything. Very friendly also.
March 12, 2026
Really love Dr. Espiritu, especially his kindness! He always takes the time to sit down and listen to my concerns.
March 10, 2026
Overall experience excellent
March 09, 2026
Dr Espiritu sincerely cares about my health and does his best for me I appreciate that
March 06, 2026
Yes, everything was great. Dr. Cesar Spiritu was an amazing doctor. Unfortunately, the only thing that I have to say is that I have a real problem with the struggle with getting an appointment available. I have to wait a very long time sometimes for an appointment. So that would be like the only thing that I have a complaint about. But in the service of the doctors and the nurses, it was excellent service. Thank you.
March 05, 2026
I had kind of begged to have the urine test rechecked after being at urgent care a week earlier. That doctor had suggested that I have it done and it seemed to be a problem with going in for a doctor's appointment that was already scheduled for medication refills and asking for one extra thing to be done. It seemed like it could be a problem and that was really rough. So, and then it ended up being that I really needed it to have that checked. So, anyway, that kind of bother me. Thank you.
March 05, 2026
Excellent.
February 23, 2026
The staff was very nice and polite. Dr Espiritu and his nurse were helpful and they did make me feel comfortable and welcomed. First time seeing this doctor I believe. I really felt like he was really listening to ally concerns. And I didn't feel like I was rushed out of the room.he took his time with me
February 23, 2026
I had a great experience with this doctor, although he is not my regular doctor.
February 17, 2026
Everything was perfect. Seen in a timely manner. All concerns were addressed.
February 09, 2026
just great.
February 04, 2026
Dr listens carefully and responds thoughtfully to new issues I brought up.
January 27, 2026
Dr espirtu in my opinion is the top 2 Dr's that were responsible for my health. Thank you Sir
January 23, 2026
Trying to schedule an appointment for my mom was very challenging! When I was finally able to get through to someone it took over 45 minutes, connected to a triage nurse that I did not wish to be connected to. I distance upon speaking with my 84 year old mother who was not available. I had to practically demand an appointment. Received a call the morning of the appointment that the appointment had been canceled after I took the day off work and traveled over an hour to my mom's house to take her. Again had to insist on seeing someone on Friday. Although not her normal primary care physician, Dr. Espiritu provided a thorough exam, explained everything in detail, answered questions in a way that we could understand and clearly outlined next steps. We are so appreciative of his attention to detail during the appointment in addition to being grateful and impressed that the doctor had obviously reviewed my mom's health records prior to arrival.
January 22, 2026
I had a very long wait in the waiting room before I was called in for my appointment. That wait did not seem necessary to me. Thank you. Goodbye.
January 15, 2026
Location very convenient, staff courteous and professional. Dr Espiritu was patient and through.
January 08, 2026
Dr Espiritu and his MA were all very good! Took their time, explained and not feel rushed or pressured
January 07, 2026
Dr. Espiritu spent more time with me than I would have expected. It was very much appreciated.
January 02, 2026
Very good costumer service
December 30, 2025
Appointment was for 11:40. Wasn't seen until 12:25.
December 16, 2025
Dr. Cesar Espiritu was fabulous. I really appreciated his time, compassion, and attentiveness. He listened to all of my concerns and addressed each one with genuine compassion and care. I never felt rushed, and he took the time to explain everything clearly, making me feel heard, respected, and confident in my care.
December 09, 2025
My appointment was scheduled for 12:00 and Dr. Espiritu began my consultation at approximately 13:15.
December 02, 2025
Dr. Espiritu is so compassionate and caring. I actually look forward to my appointments with him. (Name removed) is awesome too!
November 28, 2025
Long wait to be seen
November 20, 2025
A well-run office, efficient and capable.
November 19, 2025
Nothing to add.
November 19, 2025
Dr Espiritu was great. He listened and allowed me explained everything i was feeling. His friendly demeanor makes you feel comfortable.
November 19, 2025
I am always treated with kindness and respect by Dr. Espiritu and the office staff.
November 17, 2025
Dr. Espiritu is great. Spent a lot of time with me answering all my questions. The only bad thing about this visit was when I went in to the bathroom to give my urine sample the toilet seat was covered with dried up urine on it (yuck) so had to use 3 seat covers LOL
November 12, 2025
Dr Espiritu is great. Great at listening and advising. He is sincere and straight with you.
November 12, 2025
Dr Espiritu and nurse (name removed) are GREAT.
November 03, 2025
Once moving to exam room and initial check by nurse assistant the wait for the doctor is usually lengthy. Last several visits the wait was minimum 30 minutes before doctor enters exam room.
October 24, 2025
I consider my doctor heaven sent am sooo grateful and thankful for my blessing and the staff was so friendly and respectful ??
October 23, 2025
I would been happier with my primary Doc
October 20, 2025
Dr. Espiritu is an excellent doctor. He provides really good rapport when he's working with you one-on-one. The only thing that I think PIH needs to work on as a whole is making sure that they don't take on too many patients so they do have availability. I didn't have trouble scheduling this appointment because it was prescheduled six months ago, but when I've had issues with my health, I usually end up at urgent care. Because it's nearly impossible to get a schedule with your PCP. To get scheduled with your PCP, you always end up with somebody else.
October 20, 2025
Dr espiritu is an excellent doctor
October 15, 2025
This is the 2nd time i waited 50 min for dr espiritu to come into exam room.
October 13, 2025
I was in the room waiting for the doctor for a very long time. I think it was an hour. I was in a lot of pain and I didn't like it. I didn't like it because for me it was a very long time to be in a room. Nothing more. Thank you.
October 07, 2025
Dr. Espiritu was very helpful. He took the time to explain everything to me and displayed empathy. I also enjoyed his sense of humor. I would definitely recommend him!
October 06, 2025
The provider is very compasionate and loving and attentive 2patients. The staffs are freindly and courteous
October 06, 2025
Dr ESPIRITU gave me the time and thorough understanding of my hospital stay.
October 03, 2025
The provider I saw yesterday is always an hour late. This is unacceptable.
October 02, 2025
This was my first time with this doctor and he was fantastic. Best doctor I've had for a really long time through PIH.
October 01, 2025
Dr Espiritu is very personable. He made me feel at ease. He made the visit ver pleasant
October 01, 2025
I enjoyed my experience with the doctor for the first time. But I'm not thrilled with the front office staff. Had a very difficult time getting what I needed and having the office ladies understand my urgency to my medical needs. I felt that they didn't care and that was the reason for me to change into this office. They're not happy people they don't smile and it seems very awkward and I thought I made a good decision by transferring to the Lambert location. After so many obstacles I finally got my blood work order. I finally got an appointment after my test results but that would be a couple days later. But I did enjoy my one-on-one appointment with Dr. ESPIRITU. It was very patient understanding and took the time to listen to me and also explained and introduced things to me I did not know or available.
September 29, 2025
It matched the quality of previous experiences.
September 24, 2025
Dr. Espiritu explained all my lab work fully. Answered any questions I had. A good experience.
September 16, 2025
Dr. Espiritu and the staff are amazing! Always happy and friendly
September 15, 2025
Staff is always pleasant and attentive. Dr. Espiritu is great, he listens to my concerns and explains everything in way I understand.
September 11, 2025
Dr. Espiritu is the best!
September 10, 2025
My appointment was at 9am. Got called in at 9:32, Dr walked in at 10:15. Wait time is really bad but Dr is great
September 08, 2025
All employees were courteous
September 02, 2025
Dr. Espiritu spent time to describe the problem, it was very helpful.
August 20, 2025
Dr. Espiritu a great doctor!
August 19, 2025
Thankful for a kind & caring doctor
August 12, 2025
Dr Espiritu, was very professional with a friendly disposition. He answers your questions and explains why. I have been a patient for over a year now and have no issues with the Dr and the office staff at PIH.
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