Overview
Erik Folch is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Folch is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Tracheobronchomalacia, Lung Nodules, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 128 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
151 Everett Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
2 Clinical Trials
Dr. Edwin Kepner Silverman is chief of the Channing Division of Network Medicine and a physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). He is also a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.He received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine. He then completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in pulmonary disease at BWH. He is board certified in critical care medicine and pulmonary medicine.Dr. Silverman’s clinical interests include alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency, emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He has served as a principal investigator of multiple COPD genetics studies funded by the National Institutes of Health, including the NETT Genetics Ancillary Study, the Transcontinental COPD Genetics Study, the Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Genetic Modifiers Study and the COPDGene Study. His research uses a variety of genetic analysis approaches to investigate the genetic influences of complex lung diseases, including integrative genomics, linkage analysis, familial aggregation analysis, rare variant analysis and epigenetic studies. He has authored over 320 peer-reviewed publications and is the recipient of the BWH Kenneth L. Baughman Faculty Mentoring Award. Dr. Silverman is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Bronchitis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Dr. Robert Hallowell, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Boston, MA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University / College of Physicians And Surgeons in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Hallowell is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Lung Metastases.
Massachusetts General Hospital
Sydney Montesi is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Montesi has been practicing medicine for over 18 years is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Erik Folch
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Erik Folch?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Erik Folch by calling their office at 617-643-7625. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Erik Folch a top-rated expert for Advanced Bronchoscopy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Erik Folch is classified as an Elite expert for Advanced Bronchoscopy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Erik Folch specialize in?
While Dr. Erik Folch is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Advanced Bronchoscopy, Pleural Effusion, and Tracheobronchomalacia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. Erik Folch participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Erik Folch has published 128 articles and abstracts on conditions like Advanced Bronchoscopy. You can view a list of Dr. Erik Folch's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Erik Folch accept my insurance?
Dr. Erik Folch accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-643-7625 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Folch isElite. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Folch isElite. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- Distinguished
- EndoscopyDr. Folch isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrostomyDr. Folch isDistinguished. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Lung CancerDr. Folch isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Folch isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- PleurisyDr. Folch isDistinguished. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Folch isDistinguished. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Advanced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Folch isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
- Parapneumonic Pleural EffusionDr. Folch isAdvanced. Learn about Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Folch isAdvanced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Experienced
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Folch isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Folch isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Folch isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- AspergillosisDr. Folch isExperienced. Learn about Aspergillosis.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Folch isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- BronchiectasisDr. Folch isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
