Dr. Jean-Pierre Forage, MD | Austin, TX | General Surgeon

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Dr. Jean-Pierre Forage is a surgeon with 43 years of experience treating patients in Austin, Texas. He earned his medical degree from McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and completed his residency training at Christus Health System. His extensive career has focused on surgical interventions and specialized diagnostic procedures.

Dr. Forage practices at Ascension Seton Southwest Hospital in Austin, Texas. He treats patients with thyroid conditions including goiter and Hashimoto's thyroiditis, as well as vitamin D deficiency. His procedural expertise includes thyroid and parathyroid ultrasound, abdominal ultrasound, and cranial ultrasound. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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3.5

15 Ratings
43 years of experience
2 insurance plans accepted
Christus Health System
7 written reviews
2 specialties
1 area of expertise
2 board certifications
1 office location
Male

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After the surgery, Dr. Forage told me it was the first time he'd done that procedure. Messed me up for life. Every day I'm reminded of the botched job. Bedside manner was dismissive. Just say no.

July 9th, 2018

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I was unsure about having my gall bladder removed as I had dealt with it through natural remedies for over 5 years. Dr. Forage assured me I would have no scarring after about 6 months. I told him I would like to see the gallstones after the surgery as I was truly interested in how many and how large they were. He told me he would show them to me. Afterwards he claimed he showed them to me in recovery. I have no memory of this and I am sure he would have been aware that with sedation I would not be able to understand what was being shown. Now 4 years later I still have 4 very visible and unattractive scars on my abdomen. I feel he was deceptive and dismissive of me.

December 12th, 2015

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Dr. Forage removed non-cancerous mass from above my breast. Got it all. Wonderful personality, wonderful bedside manner. Very caring and thorough.

March 2nd, 2015

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Shoulder deformity perfect. He's good

June 14th, 2013

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Dr. Forage spent 45 minutes with me during my initial diagnosis. He was friendly and answered all of my questions. I felt he genuinely cared about me as a person.My gall bladder surgery went beautifully, and he checked on me a couple of times while I was in recovery.The follow up visit at his office a week later was brief, but again, he answered my questions and was very friendly.Dr. Forage has extremely good credentials, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled and competent surgeon.

May 12th, 2011

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Acted as if he thought of himself as some sort of demi-god. Terrible communication skills. Would never go to him again nor would I recommend him.

September 5th, 2010

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Dr. Forage is an excellent surgeon. He did a fine job taking out my gangrenous gall bladder. I was given an immediate appointment even with little notice, showed up at his office in incredible pain, and was cared for very promptly. His follow up care was great and he was very thorough about answering questions. I would highly recommend him and would request him again if I ever need another surgery.

September 22nd, 2009

Ascension Seton Southwest Hospital

7900 Fm 1826Austin, TX 78737

Tel: (512) 324-9000


Dr. Jean-Pierre Forage, MD	Dr. Peter Yu, MD	Dr. Jorge I Leiva, MD	Dr. Jonathan Redmon, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.5 (15 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)	4.7 (55 Ratings)	4.5 (11 Ratings)
43 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience	35 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English
Austin , TX	Cypress , TX	Cypress , TX	Houston , TX
Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston	Med School: UT McGovern Medical School	Med School: Universidad Autonoma De San Luis Potosi Slp Mexico	Med School: The University of Texas Medical School, Houston, TX
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Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At HoustonGraduated in 1983

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Where is Dr. Jean-Pierre Forage's office located?: Dr. Jean-Pierre Forage's office is located at 7900 Fm 1826, Austin, TX, 78737.
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