Dr. Joseph Forestiere, MD | Virginia Beach, VA | Internist

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With 55 years in internal medicine, Dr. Joseph Forestiere sees patients for coronary artery disease, coronary artery disease in women, and familial lipid disorders. He speaks English, Italian, and Spanish.

Dr. Forestiere earned his medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed his residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School. He practices in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Forestiere 4.64 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
4.6

11 Ratings
55 years of experience
14 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Italian, Spanish
Eastern Virginia Medical School
6 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
1 office location

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

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Dr. Forestiere's Ratings and Reviews

4.6

11 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 7 Minutes

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Dr. Forestiere always has time to listen and understand the patient's point of view. I have been a patient of his over 10 years and he is great!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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May 18th, 2017

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Dr Forestiere is friendly, quite knowledgable and has accurately diagnosed any issues I have had. He is very professional and he follows up after to make sure things have gone well or if any problem he can and is willing to quickly address the problem.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 8th, 2016

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His receptionsist are horrible.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 20th, 2016

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Dr. Forestiere has been my PCP for some 25 plus yrs. He is and has always been attentive when at appointments and always listens.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 31st, 2016

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Have gone to this doctor for over 20 years. Could not ask for a better association with a doctor. Been able to reach him when necessary. I drive 130 miles round trip to see him and have no intensions of changing doctors. Most of my family also use him as their primary doctor.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 10th, 2013

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Very, caring, accurate, dependable and great doctor. We have gone to him many years and have been throughly pleased. His receptionist Barbara is outstanding!!!!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 6th, 2012

Joseph Forestiere MD

533 Newtown Rd Ste 104Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Tel: (757) 490-2855

Mon7:30 am - 3:00 pm

Tue7:30 am - 3:00 pm

Wed7:30 am - 3:00 pm

Thu7:30 am - 3:00 pm

Fri7:30 am - 3:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Joseph Forestiere, MD	Dr. Phanindar R. Sadhu, MD	Dr. Mandana Shafai, MD	Dr. Alexa R. Kulick
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.6 (11 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4 (20 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
55 Years of Experience	22 Years of Experience	34 Years of Experience	5 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Italian, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English
Virginia Beach , VA	Fairfax , VA	Fairfax , VA	Fairfax , VA
Med School: Albany Medical College	Med School: Gandhi Medical College Secunderabad	Med School: Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Internal Medicine

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Heartburn
Immunization
Physical
Vaccination
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Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School.

Medical School

Graduated from Albany Medical College in 1971.

NPI Number

Dr. Forestiere's NPI number is 1861403636.

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