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Dr. Vidal Espeleta, MD

Dr. Vidal Espeleta, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Vidal Espeleta, MD is a pulmonologist in Laguna Hills, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Espeleta has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated from De La Salle University College of Medicine in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center and MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

24411 Health Center Dr Ste 560 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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Dr. Espeleta's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Espeleta

4.4
14 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Every Patient Treated Same
That’s how he treats his patients. He told me. My primary care Dr. Called me. He was concerned about lung cancer. Dr Espeleta did nothing to expedite a follow up CT or get results from my breathing test. I went 6 days without inhaler, waiting for him to call the pharmacy. But, all his patients get treated the same. That’s what he told me.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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L Hillary – Nov 16, 2023
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Wonderful Caring Doctor
Knowledgeable , speaks to you not at you, listens to what you have to say! His follow through with care is amazing. His office staff is amazing and Vivian does what she says she will without delay. She is a real Bonus. I would recommend Dr Espeleta to anyone who wants quality healthcare.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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May 24, 2023
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A “real” Dr who cares and give to patients excellent attention
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Ricardo Belletti in Mission Viejo, CA – Jan 28, 2020
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Dr. Espeleta came highly recommended. I was very impressed with his office staff and with him. He's very caring, very knowledgeable and takes his time to sincerely consider individual needs.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
12 others found this helpful
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Kathie Brooks in Laguna Hills – Oct 14, 2017
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Wow. A pulmonary doctor who listens, researches for unusual diagnoses and doesn't drop the ball. In the hospital, goes to the bedside every day, actually listens to and examines the patient. Didn't know how rare that is! And figured out additional diagnoses and solutions other docs had missed. What a pleasure to get someone who's smart, attentive, kind too. A big difference, and made such a big difference in my care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
14 others found this helpful
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Dan Haspert in Laguna Beach, CA – Oct 18, 2016
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Always in a hurry. Paid the full amount with sleep apnea study but no result was given. Better look for other pulmo specialist.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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AS in Laguna Hills, Ca – Feb 05, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Vidal Espeleta, MD is a pulmonologist in Laguna Hills, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Espeleta has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated...read more
  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Sleep Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • State University Of New York-pulmonary-critical Care|state University Of New York-sleep Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 2007
  • Saint Mary's Health Center

    Residency Hospital, 2003
  • De La Salle University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1999
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Critical Care Medicine
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Sleep Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Joanna Kopacz MD Inc.24411 Health Center Dr Ste 560 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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Practice

Samarjit Singh MD Inc.9900 Talbert Ave Ste 100 Fountain Valley, CA 92708
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center

    24451 Health Center Dr
    Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    Recipient of 25
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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  • MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center

    18111 Brookhurst St
    Fountain Valley, CA 92708
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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