Cesar L. Espiritu

Cesar L. Espiritu MD

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Family Medicine
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4.8 / 5 (based on 335 Reviews) View 83 Comments

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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 Whittier Hospital

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)

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Patient Reviews

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.
August 05, 2025
Only the appointment part takes longer, in so far as the services of the Staff and the Doctor it's excellent.
July 31, 2025
Dr. Espiritu is very professional, and he explained all my questions very professionally. Thank you for everything.
July 31, 2025
Great experience and the Doctor is very knowledgeable.
July 24, 2025
Dr. Espiritu is a doctor that takes him time hearing my medical needs and we plan together any plans.
July 14, 2025
I really enjoyed the visit with my new doctor, Dr. Espiritu. He was very honest, very knowledgeable, answered my questions. And the thing I could say you have an opportunity to improve on would be maybe staffing to better get your appointments out sooner. I waited in the waiting room past my time of appointment and then I was put in another room after my blood pressure was checked and I waited in that room for about 45 minutes before he could see me. And I understand if he's got other clients that he has to deal with, I understand that. But it seemed 45 minutes to be a long time waiting in the other room for my doctor if I had an appointment. And that's all. I really look forward to
July 09, 2025
All were pleasant and helpful
July 09, 2025
Dr Espiritu and his team treat me with respect and are professional. They take the time to listen to me and explain everything clearly.
July 09, 2025
I always get great service and advice
June 11, 2025
I would like more time spent on going over other health conditions, not just the results of my report. Thank you.
June 10, 2025
I really like this physician. He was very attentive and had a great personality.
June 06, 2025
I feel Dr Espiritu is an excellent physician.
May 30, 2025
As Always, ThePIH team is always looking out for my well being. Thank You!!!!
May 28, 2025
excellent provider
May 23, 2025
I was unable to get an appointment with my doctor, Dr (name removed) but was given a timely appointment with Dr. Espiritu instead. He was great. Very happy with him.
May 23, 2025
They hire excellent doctors such as Dr. Espiritu.
May 21, 2025
As always GREAT SERVICE
May 20, 2025
Dr. Espiritu is a outstanding doctor to whom I've trusted my health care for many years and will continue to do so!
May 15, 2025
Doctor is a good listener and addresses all concerns.
May 14, 2025
Pleasant visit
May 05, 2025
My doctor is caring and listens to my concerns
May 01, 2025
I waited 30 minutes after checking in before being called in. Then another 15 minutes before seeing the provider. I was there to get a referral.
April 16, 2025
Everyone that I encountered in the office was pleasant and helpful.
April 14, 2025
Dr. Espiritu really takes his time with you. He explains things. He's very personable. I know you guys all are overwhelmed with a lot of clients, but when you do get your appointment, he takes his time to review things with you, address any concerns, and actually explain what's going on. I truly appreciate him taking that time to answer all my questions.
April 11, 2025
Huge improvement in wait time in comparison to the last couple of appointments. Dr. Espiritu is always great.
April 07, 2025
Dr Espritu is a wonderful caring doctor , he is very busy and it is difficult to get appt with him when I call. It isn't the doctor that makes appt or call backs it's the office staff, I had called since March for appt did not even get a call back, I called again and finally got an appt .for April 7, a whole month went by with no call back.
April 03, 2025
Provide Dr. Cesar Espiritu with a better and more qualified staff.
April 03, 2025
The experience was very pleasant
March 31, 2025
I am very satisfied.
March 31, 2025
The scheduling is nuts. You call and say you're sick and they say they can see you in 2 months. So end up going to urgent care. U expect to be able to see some doctor within at least 3 days. 2 months...something is wrong with that
March 28, 2025
Excellent customer service
March 27, 2025
He is very friendly and respectful. His latest medications have made my cholesterol and vitamin D levels improve significantly. He's very knowledgeable and I trust him with my life.
March 17, 2025
Dr. Espiritu is a very fine doctor. He's very personable. He listens to what you have to say. He's been my family doctor for a long time, so I appreciate all that he does for me. Thank you.
March 12, 2025
I had an excellent doctor visit on Wednesday. The staff was welcoming, and Dr. Espiritu was attentive, thorough, and compassionate. I left feeling confident in my care and grateful for their exceptional service.
March 12, 2025
Dr. Espiritu is my primary doctor and trust him with my health care for many years. This was my yearly wellness appointment. However, if I need to make an appointment throughout the year it is getting increasingly difficult to make appointments to see him or any doctor.
March 05, 2025
Dr E. is perfect. appreciate him. thank you Dr.
March 03, 2025
God Bless ya'll
February 20, 2025
it's so hard to make an appointment. was told to make appointment 3 months in advance even with the portal and by that time nothing is available. it will be pushed to the next month or the following month or even further. calling the office, you have to wait for at least 30 minutes or longer before somebody answers. it's really frustrating
February 19, 2025
I was given a diagnosis for Type II diabetes based on most recent blood work. When I got home I remembered that the blood work was done while I was in the middle of a UTI and on antibiotics for it. I wonder if that would have affected my glucose level. I will bring this up to the doctor when I see him in May.
February 12, 2025
Dr. Espiritu is always patient and understanding, and is willing to listen.
February 12, 2025
100% professional and with a lot of empathy
February 07, 2025
My doctor treated me well and with respect and was thorough in answering my concerns. So I thank God for my doctor.
February 04, 2025
DR Espiritu is a caring Dr
February 04, 2025
I think that the doctor has to listen a little more to the patient regarding the problems that one has. The doctor doesn't let one speak and instead has to make his own comments. Apart from that, I went on Tuesday, it's already Friday and up to now they haven't given me the correct medicine. The doctor still hasn't changed it because the insurance didn't cover it when I went to the doctor for an issue I had, and I'm associated with the clinic and yet they didn't give me anything. This is the comment I have.
February 03, 2025
Very satisfaction of Dr. Cesar Espiritu, friendly and good doctor
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