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Summary
Joseph Forrester specializes in surgery and brings 15 years of experience to patient care. They completed medical school at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and went on to complete residency training at Stanford Hospitals and Clinics. Joseph speaks English and is well-prepared to help patients navigate their surgical needs.
Joseph practices at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, California. They have particular expertise in treating various types of hernias, including ventral hernias, incisional hernias, and epigastric hernias. Their surgical practice includes performing blood work evaluations and specialized medical procedures to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Joseph practices at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, California. They have particular expertise in treating various types of hernias, including ventral hernias, incisional hernias, and epigastric hernias. Their surgical practice includes performing blood work evaluations and specialized medical procedures to ensure comprehensive patient care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 15 years of experience
- 72 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Stanford Hospitals And Clinics
- 2 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
Office Locations
Joseph (joe) D Forrester has 2 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Joseph (joe) D Forrester | Dr. Carolyn Seib, MD | Dr. Mary Hawn | Dr. Teodor Grantcharov, MD, PhD, FACS, FRCS Glasg |
| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 15 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience | 35 Years of Experience | 30 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | ||
| Palo Alto , CA | Palo Alto , CA | Redwood City , CA | Palo Alto , CA |
| Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine | Med School: New York University School Of Medicine | Med School: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEDICAL SCHOOL | Med School: Medical University Of Plovdiv Faculty Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Joseph (joe) D Forrester
Medical Specialties
Joseph (joe) D Forrester has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Joseph (joe) D Forrester has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
15 Years Experience
Joseph (joe) D Forrester holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Stanford Hospitals And Clinics.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 2011.
NPI Number
Joseph (joe) D Forrester's NPI number is 1417247552.
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- Where is Joseph (joe) D Forrester's office located?
- Joseph (joe) D Forrester's office is located at 900 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.
- What languages does Joseph (joe) D Forrester speak?
- Joseph (joe) D Forrester speaks English.
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