Summary

Dr. Cara Agerstrand is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of the Medical ECMO Program at Columbia University Irving Medical Center / NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Agerstrand completed her Internal Medicine residency and Pulmonary & Critical Care fellowship at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She is an elected member of the Steering Committee of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization, a member of the ECMO and Mechanical Circulatory Support Domain Task Force of the American College of Chest Physicians and is extensively involved in clinical care, research, and educational efforts involving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R). She has special interests in the use of ECMO for severe forms of the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), pulmonary hypertension and in pregnant and postpartum patients. Dr. Agerstrand is widely published and is an internationally invited speaker.

Quick Facts

  • 3
  • 20 years of experience
  • 10 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

CUIMC/Milstein Hospital Building

177 Fort Washington AveNew York, NY 10032

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Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
New York , NYNew York , NYBrooklyn , NYNew York , NY
Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry Med School: University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine Med School: Bangalore University Med School: University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Cara Lyn Agerstrand

  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Amida Care
  • CDPHP
  • Elderplan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Cara Lyn Agerstrand has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Cara Lyn Agerstrand has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Allergy
  • Asthma
  • Critical Care Specialist
  • Other

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & DentistryGraduated in 2006

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Cara Agerstrand affiliated with?
Dr. Cara Agerstrand is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
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Where is Dr. Cara Agerstrand's office located?
Dr. Cara Agerstrand's office is located at 177 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY, 10032.
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