Summary

Anthony Forestine, MD, FACEP, is a board-certified physician with over two decades of experience in the medical field. He attended medical school at the State University of New York, Downstate, where he obtained his doctorate. His residency was completed at SUNY Downstate, Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. He has devoted his time and expertise to patient care in a variety of positions, including multiple roles as an attending physician, assistant professor, medical director, and CEO. Most recently, he held the title of Chairman of Overlook Medical Center’s Department of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Forestine has expanded his impressive medical skill set to include the treatment of venous diseases and conditions, including that of varicose veins, spider veins, and chronic vein disease, as he now specializes in minimally invasive treatments of chronic venous insufficiency. He provides a variety of minimally invasive options for patients in pursuit of long-term results and meaningful relief. He expertly performs varicose vein and spider vein treatments, including endovenous laser ablations, radiofrequency ablations, ultrasound-guided and visual sclerotherapy, laser vein removal, Varithena®, and VenaSeal™. He is dedicated to delivering both pain relief and aesthetic improvements for his patients. He is passionate about providing the New York and New Jersey communities with minimally invasive solutions to common, bothersome symptoms — such as restless legs, leg swelling/edema, itching sensations, bulging or visible veins, pain while standing, cramping, and more. Dr. Forestine boasts a variety of certifications, including advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS).
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 27 years of experience
  • 53 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Suny Health Science Center At Brooklyn
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Anthony Forestine, MD, FACEP has 2 locations

Metro Vein Centers Staten Island

1200 South Ave Ste 302Staten Island, NY 10314

Metro Vein Centers Jersey City

26 Journal Sq Ste 400Jersey City, NJ 07306

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4.7 
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27 Years of Experience 56 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi
Staten Island , NYBronx , NYPassaic , NJStaten Island , NY
Med School: State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: King Edward Medical University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Anthony Forestine, MD, FACEP

  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • Centers Plan for Healthy Living
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • Clover Health - HMO
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • GEHA
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Integra
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Preferred Care Partners
  • Progressive
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • The Hartford - Workers’ Compensation
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Anthony Forestine, MD, FACEP has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Anthony Forestine, MD, FACEP has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Accidents
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Injury
  • Phlebologist
  • Trauma

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

Dr. Anthony Forestine, MD, FACEP holds an active medical license in the states of New York and New Jersey. They are board certified in American Board of Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in American Board of Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

Medical License

Doctor of Medicine with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2028 and an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2028.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Suny Health Science Center At Brooklyn and Kings County Hospital Center in 2003.

Medical School

Graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 2001 and SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in 1999.

NPI Number

Dr. Forestine, MD, FACEP's NPI number is 1609806645.

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Dr. Anthony Forestine, MD, FACEP's office is located at 1200 South Ave Ste 302, Staten Island, NY, 10314.
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Dr. Anthony Forestine, MD, FACEP speaks English.
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