Summary

Dr. Brent Forrest joined Mosaic Life Care in 2026. As a practicing surgeon, he takes pride in the comprehensive perioperative care of his patients, a value instilled in him throughout training. During residency and even now while in active clinical practice, he has also continued service as an officer in the Air National Guard. He enjoys general aviation as a hobby and is one of the very few physicians to have flown in a B-2 stealth bomber. Dr. Forrest loves talking with patients about their passions, learning about their goals, and teaming up with them to make their dreams become reality. At Mosaic Life Care, he offers a range of services to support individuals through their weight loss journey, including:

  • Bariatric surgery consultation and evaluation
  • Medication Management for Weight Loss 
  • Preoperative education and planning
  • Minimally invasive weight loss surgery
  • Postoperative follow-up and long-term support
  • Collaborative care tailored to individual goals

After receiving his Bachelor of Science in Business Management in 2008 at Southern Adventist University, he attended medical school at Loma Linda University on an Air Force scholarship, graduating in 2013. Following medical school, he served five years on active duty practicing medicine in aviation units with multiple deployments to Europe and the Pacific. From 2018-2023, he completed general surgery residency at the University of Missouri - Kansas City where he won multiple awards for his clinical care and leadership, as well as produced research presented at state and national conferences.

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Forrest today to take the first step toward a healthier future!

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Office Location

Mosaic Life Care

5325 Faraon StSaint Joseph, MO 64506
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 13 years of experience
  • 8 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Missouri - Kansas City
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Brent Daniel Forrest, MD, FACS

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Self-Pay
  • Tri-Care (US Military Insurance)
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Brent Daniel Forrest, MD, FACS has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Brent Daniel Forrest, MD, FACS has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Bariatric Medicine
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Surgeon

Certifications, License, & Education

13 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

ABS

American Board of Surgery, 2024

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Kansas, 2028, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University of Missouri - Kansas City2023

Medical School

Loma Linda University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2013

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