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Dr. Erik Garpestad M.D., Internist
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Dr. Erik Garpestad M.D.

Internist

4/5(2)
750 Washington St Nemc Box 836 Boston MA, 02111
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4/5

About

Dr. Erik Garpestad is an internist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Garpestad specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Garpestad provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine- 2001

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Sleep Medicine- 2009

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Awards

  •  2012-2013 Top Doctor, Boston Magazine 
  •  2012 Top Doctor, U.S. News & World Report 

Treatments

  • Lung Problems, Intensive Care

Professional Memberships

  • Member AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY 
  • Member SOCIETY OF CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE 
  • Member AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS 
  • Member AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CHEST PHYSICIANS 

Fellowships

  • Harvard Med/Brigham & Women's, Fellow    1988

Dr. Erik Garpestad M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 750 Washington St Nemc Box 836

750 Washington St Nemc Box 836 -
Boston, MA 02111
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New patients: 617-636-5000

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Patient Experience with Dr. Garpestad


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Dr. Erik Garpestad M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Internist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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