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Dr. Joan Gigstad, MD

Dr. Joan Gigstad, MD

Internal Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Joan Gigstad, MD is an internist in Windsor, CT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Connecticut in 1988. She is affiliated with medical facilities Saint Francis Hospital and Windham Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

1060 Day Hill Rd Ste 203 Windsor, CT 06095
Telehealth available
(860) 683-2690

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Gigstad specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Gigstad's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gigstad

4.3

28 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
79%
79%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
11%
11%

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What went well
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What could be improved
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Aug 31, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 29, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jackie Birmingham in Suffield, CT – Feb 27, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Ray in Windsor, CT – Feb 02, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Pamela in Enfield – Jan 18, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Brian Rancourt in Bloomfield, CT – Dec 19, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
M Bello in Windsor, CT – Nov 23, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
J in Windsor, CT – Oct 27, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Minh Le in Windsor, CT – Oct 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
RC in Windsor – Sep 19, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Windsor, CT – Apr 13, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Jan 16, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joan Gigstad, MD is an internist in Windsor, CT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Connecticut in 1988. She is affiliated with medical facilities Saint Francis Hospital and Windham Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Connecticut

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Primary Care-Windsor 1060 Day Hill Road1060 Day Hill Rd Ste 203 Windsor, CT 06095
1
University of Connecticut Student Health and Wellness234 Glenbrook Rd Unit 4011 Storrs, CT 06269
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Windham Hospital

    112 Mansfield Ave
    Willimantic, CT 06226
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Saint Francis Hospital

    114 Woodland St
    Hartford, CT 06105
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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