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Dr. Joan Gigstad, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 62
Dr. Joan Gigstad, MD
4.3 (28 Ratings)

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Dr. Joan Gigstad, MD is an Internist in Windsor, CT.
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Dr. Joan Gigstad, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 62
Windsor, CT
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joan Gigstad, MD is an Internist in Windsor, CT.

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Dr. Gigstad graduated from University of Connecticut. Dr. Joan Gigstad, MD is an Internist in Windsor, CT and has 36 years experience. Dr. Gigstad currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Windham Hospital and Saint Francis Hospital. At present, Dr. Gigstad received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 28 times. Dr. Gigstad's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Gigstad is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Primary Care-Windsor 1060 Day Hill Road
    1060 Day Hill Rd Ste 203, Windsor, CT 06095
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  2. 2 University of Connecticut Student Health and Wellness
    234 Glenbrook Rd Unit 4011, Storrs, CT 06269
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4.3
Based on 28 Reviews
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Aug 31, 2019
Excellent Excellent! I love her as my Doctor she's wonderful with me. She knows exactly what I need I think she's the best Doctor ever. When I'm sick they make an appointment for me. All the Doctors she's recommended to me have been the best Doctors. I trust her competely.
— Aug 31, 2019
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Internal Medicine
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  • University of Connecticut
    1988
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  • Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joan Gigstad, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gigstad's profile.

Dr. Joan Gigstad, MD is affiliated with Windham Hospital and Saint Francis Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joan Gigstad, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Windham Hospital

    112 Mansfield Ave, Willimantic, CT

  • Saint Francis Hospital

    114 Woodland St, Hartford, CT