Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD
Critical Care Medicine•Male•Age 61

Tufts Medical Center
800 Washington St # 257 Boston, MA 02111Make an Appointment
(617) 636-6377Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Boston, MA and has over 37 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York State U, College of Medicine - Downstate medical school in 1984. He is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Garpestad to book an appointment.
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Dr. Garpestad's conditions and procedures:
- Abscess
- Acidosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- Adrenal Gland Cancer
- Alkalosis
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Asbestosis
- Asthma
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Biliary Atresia
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchoscopy
- Bronchospasm
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Empyema
- Esophageal Cancer
- Gallstones
- Gastric Ulcer
- Ileus
- Influenza (Flu)
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Ischemic Colitis
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Lung Abscess
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Nodule
- Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
- Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Management
- Rib Fracture
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Sarcoidosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Septic Embolism
- Shortness of Breath
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Thoracentesis
- Thrombosis
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Tuberculosis
- Vascular Disease
- Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
- Viral Infection
- Wegener's Granulomatosis
- Wheezing
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Dr. Garpestad accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
- BlueConnect HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Preferred Blue PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- LocalPlus
- Open Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts PPO
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Critical Care Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease
- Sleep Medicine
Board Certifications
- Critical Care Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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What are Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Garpestad frequently treats Respiratory Failure, Acidosis, and Pneumonia. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Garpestad treats.
Where is Dr. Erik Garpestad, MD's office located?
Dr. Garpestad's office is located at 800 Washington St # 257, Boston, MA 02111. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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Locations
Tufts Medical Center
Tufts Medical Center Pulmonary
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.78% Patient Experience Rating, 9% higher than the national average
4 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Cardiac Care Excellence Award™ (2021)
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