Summary

Dr. Joan Gigstad treats arthralgia, cervical pain, and shoulder pain, and practices internal medicine and infectious disease. She has been in practice for 38 years and is affiliated with Hartford Hospital. She speaks English and Spanish.

Dr. Gigstad earned her medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and completed her residency at UMass Memorial Healthcare. She sees patients in Storrs Mansfield and Hartford, Connecticut.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 38 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Umass Memorial Healthcare
  • 6 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Joan Elaine Gigstad has 3 locations

Uconn Student Health And Wellness

234 Glenbrook Rd Unit 4011Storrs Mansfield, CT 06269
Mon8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 4:00 pm
SunClosed

Hartford Hospital

80 Seymour StHartford, CT 06102

Hartford Hospital

80 Seymour StHartford, CT 06106

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Med School: University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine Med School: Regis College Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joan Elaine Gigstad

  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joan Elaine Gigstad has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joan Elaine Gigstad has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Exercise
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Infectious Disease
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

Dr. Joan Elaine Gigstad holds an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Umass Memorial Healthcare.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine in 1988.

NPI Number

Dr. Gigstad's NPI number is 1396711222.

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Dr. Joan Gigstad speaks English and Spanish.
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