Jude Espinoza, MD, FACC is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology. He practices with South Texas Cardiology Specialists in San Antonio
Dr. Espinoza considers it a calling to become a physician. After graduating with a degree in biomedical science from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, Dr. Espinoza pursued a medical degree at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, in San Antonio, Texas. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he gravitated toward cardiology early on.
The field of heart failure is a particular area of interest for Dr. Espinoza. Having seen tremendous advances over the past decade, Dr. Espinoza appreciates how this progress has translated into functional improvements for his patients so they can feel better even though the condition is chronic. “Spending the time with my patients to educate them—and their families—is something I love to do. Some are hungry for information and I pour it on! There are others who are less open, and I offer them as much as they seem ready for at the time,” says Dr. Espinoza.
Another area of interest is complementary and alternative medicine. Dr. Espinoza is open to discussions around these possible treatments with patients for whom current medical therapies have been unsuccessful.
In addition to serving as President of the American Heart Association – San Antonio from 2007 to 2016, Dr. Espinoza has held numerous appointments with local hospitals. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, American College of Cardiology, American College of Physicians, Southside Chamber of Commerce and American Heart Association. Dr. Espinoza is board certified in internal medicine and Cardiology.
Dr. Espinoza practices in downtown San Antonio, and also sees patients at both Methodist Hospital | Metropolitan and Methodist Hospital | Texsan.