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Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD

Critical Care Medicine
Map Pin Small Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD

Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Boston, MA. They specialize in Critical Care Medicine, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine and is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center.

Dr. Garpestad works at Practice in Boston, MA with other offices in Lowell, MA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Garpestad's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Tufts Medical Center
    800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 636-5388
  2. 2
    Lowell General Hospital
    295 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 01854 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (978) 937-6209
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    Tufts Medical Center
    750 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 636-5000
  4. 4
    Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy Llp
    260 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 636-6377

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    About Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD

    Specialties
    • Critical Care Medicine
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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1437265238
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Brigham and Womens Hospital
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    • St Lukes Hosp
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    Medical Education
    • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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