Joseph Michael Garasic, MD

Joseph Michael Garasic, MD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.866667 average rating from 90 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA

Dr Garasic was born in Chicago, IL and has lived in Boston since 1986. He is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Boston University School of Medicine, and completed his Internal Medicine residency, Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease, and advanced Fellowship training in Interventional Cardiology and Vascular Medicine and Intervention all at Brigham and Women's Hospital / Harvard Medical School in Boston. He has been on-staff and the Director of Peripheral Vascular Intervention within the Cardiology Division at Massachusetts General Hospital since 2001. Dr Garasic is the Medical Director of the Cardiac Interventional Unit at MGH, is a member of the cardiac catheterization staff, and the section of Vascular Medicine. He is Co-director of the Vascular Diagnostic and Intervention fellowship within Cardiology at MGH. His area of research interest involves clinical investigations of renovascular disease and carotid vascular disease, as well as the discovery of novel endovascular procedures, and the novel use of existing endovascular devices. His clinical practice involves the management of patients with complex and multi-segmental vascular disease. His primary office practice is located on the MGH Main Campus, and he also attends a general cardiology outreach clinic in Nantucket, MA.

Dr Garasic and his wife reside locally in Boston.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Cardiology / Interventional Cardiology / Vascular Medicine, 2000
  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1997
  • Medical Education: Boston University, 1994

Board Certifications

  • Interventional Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.866667 average rating from 90 reviews

  • Great experience. Thankful I finally was able to get a referral

    2026-08-08

  • dr. Garasic is very professional and listens to what you have to say

    2026-07-25

  • Yes, this was a very good doctor. I was very pleased with the meeting with him and he answered everything I asked for and he was very, very easy to talk to and helpful.

    2026-07-01

  • This doctor is a great provider. He is responsible in large part for my continued fairly good health and longevity.

    2026-07-01

  • Dr Garasic has my full confidence and trust

    2026-06-27

  • I was very happy with Dr. Joseph Garasic. He was very kind, very courteous and very knowledgeable. Thank you.

    2026-06-05

  • Very thorough and thoughtful. Respectful of my questions.

    2026-06-04

  • I have confidence in the way he has been treating me during the years I have been a patient of his.

    2026-06-03

  • He is excellent easy to talk to and listen to what I say

    2026-05-20

  • Dr. Garasic is excellent and I feel fortunate he takes the time to see me.

    2026-05-09

  • I have been a patient of Dr. Garasic for 14 years. I have always felt blessed that he is my cardiologist. He always takes time to talk with me and my wife at all my visits over the years. I couldn't ask for better care that he and his staff have provided to me. Thank you so very much. [redacted]

    2026-05-09

  • [redacted] I enjoyed working with doctor Garasic. He understood that I am a curious person. I was investigating this procedure because it was new to me.

    2026-05-07

  • This was an outstanding experience. The TWO doctors who attended to me were extremely professional and sensitive. I learned details about my condition. They prescribed an adjustment in my meds and explained why. Great professionals. Thank you.

    2026-04-21

  • Dr. Garasic is an outstanding physician and a very, very nice person. And if all doctors were like him, it would be a better world.

    2026-04-13

  • Although it's a long round trip 9 hour round trip, I find it worthwhile as I see the best of the best in my healthcare teams. I can't thank you enough for your expertise and empathy. God bless you all. ??

    2026-04-11

  • I was treated with respect and dignity. I had never been to Mass General before and wondered if I might be treated more as just one of thousands of patients, but that was not the case. The two doctors I saw were very careful to treat my case such that I felt like a person and not just as case number.

    2026-04-08

  • Dr Garasic was attentive and explained everything clearly and answered all our questions

    2026-03-29

  • He so thoroughly listened to me - quite refreshing.

    2026-03-13

  • Dr. Garasic and [redacted] the fellow were amazing.

    2026-03-13

  • Dr. Garasic is an exceptional physician, doctor. Every single time that I've run into him as a patient in the hospital, as a patient walking, not in a day where I've bumped into him either outside of the hospital or in the hospital structure. He's always kind, friendly. I think he's one of the best doctors I've ever had. I thank him for what he does for me.

    2026-03-13

  • the entire staff from the check in desk to the visit with the doctor were very friendly and accommodating. The doctor has and excellent, professional presence giving me the confidence that I am being monitored and carefully observed with my particular condition.

    2026-03-12

  • Dr Garasic explained everything that was going on along with [redacted] and [redacted]. It was an emotional day for me about their findings of my neck ultrasound, they were so kind. MGH has been treating me for a number of years. I thank all my wonderful doctors and nurses for all their kindness

    2026-02-25

  • I found Dr.Garasic to be personable as well as professional. He seemed to be interested in my experiences and eager to help.

    2026-02-14

  • I'm very grateful that I got to meet Dr. [redacted] and Dr. Garasic, and I hope that this paradise thing works for me. I'm really looking forward to it. And thank you.

    2026-02-06

  • He is the best

    2026-01-14

  • Very professional and listened to my concerns

    2025-12-29

  • They fit me in, which today is. Unusual

    2025-12-25

  • Dr. Garasic and the fellow on duty addressed all my concerns and answered my numerous questions. They were both patient and informative. As a medevac helicopter pilot, I have additional concerns regarding my care. Dr. Garasic indicated that he was familiar with my situation, thus was empathetic. I left feeling I had the team's support. Overall, an excellent experience and I felt I bit more optimistic than I was previous to the appointment.

    2025-12-24

  • It was all good

    2025-12-14

  • Dr Garasic has been my heart doctor for over 10 years. I owe my long life to his care and my current health at age [redacted].

    2025-11-26

  • Dr Garasic is awesome. I drive from Maynard,MA so he can be my cardiologist.

    2025-11-15

  • MGH -- the BEST!

    2025-11-14

  • I have seen Dr Garasic for a number of years for PFO closure. Anything I need my questions are answered immediately. Always makes me feel comfortable at ease is very respectful in 100% communicating with me. Thank you so much Dr Garasic .

    2025-11-07

  • Yes, I had a great experience with Dr. Garasic and the doctor that was assisting him. They were both very professional, polite, very informative, and really explained in detail my situation, which I really appreciate. Thank you.

    2025-10-13

  • I saw both Dr. [redacted] and Dr. Garasic. Both were focused on me, my issues and the the possibility of having RAD.

    2025-10-08

  • Dr. Garasic is very professional, knowledgeable, and has a great bedside manner. Answers all of my questions. I would recommend him highly.

    2025-09-26

Accepted Insurance

  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • Wellpoint
  • Medicare ACO
  • Fallon Health
  • United Health Care
  • Medicare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Multiplan
  • Humana
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
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  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Coventry
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid ME
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • Senior Whole Health
  • WellSense NH
  • Medicaid NH
  • Beech Street
  • Medicaid CT
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Medicaid NY
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  • Medicaid RI
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