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Tufts Medical Center800 Washington Street, #369, Boston, MA 02111 map
Dr. Erik Garpestad is a critical care pulmonologist in Boston. Dr. Garpestad diagnoses and treats patients suffering from severe respiratory disease, like emphysema or COPD.
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Erik Garpestad is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
800 Washington Street, #369, Boston, MA 02111
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Other
Bio
Dr. Erik Garpestad graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center.
Dr. Garpestad has one office in Massachusetts and specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Garpestad works with eight doctors including Dr. Amy Chi and Dr. Amy Simon.
Specialties
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Pulmonary Critical Care
Critical care pulmonologists are trained in two closely-related areas of medicine: pulmonology & critical care. Dr. Garpestad treats patients suffering from life-threatening pulmonary disorders and diseases. These may include emphysema, pneumonia, lung cancer or COPD. As a critical care specialist, Dr. Garpestad is also trained to stabilize patients who are in critical condition and require mechanical ventilation.
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Sleep Medicine
Sleep medicine specialists diagnose and treat various disorders and diseases relating to sleep. This can include a range of conditions including insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, nightmares and others. Dr. Garpestad utilizes a variety of diagnostic tools including screening devices, overnight sleep studies or oximeters, among many others. Treatments can include CPAP therapy, implantation of sleep devices, counseling, lifestyle modifications, and others aimed at eliminating or alleviating the symptoms of sleep conditions.
Special Interests
- Critical Care Medicine
- Pulmonary Diseases
Education & Training
Languages Spoken
- English
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