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 Forrester is fluent in English.

Joseph Forrester practices at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, California. They focus on treating conditions such as ventral hernias, incisional hernias, and rib fractures. Their procedural expertise includes chest X-rays, chest imaging studies, and therapeutic hypothermia treatments.

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Office Location

Dr. Joseph Forrester

900 Blake Wilbur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 15 years of experience
  • 72 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Stanford Hospitals And Clinics
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Forrester

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Aspire Health Plan
  • Aspire Health Plan - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • Brand New Day
  • Brand New Day - Medicare
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net - Medicare
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicare
  • Hometown Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - Medicare
  • Stanford Health Care Advantage
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - Medicare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Valley Health Plan
  • Valley Health Plan - HMO
  • Valley Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph Forrester has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph Forrester has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care (surgery)

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Stanford Hospitals And Clinics

Medical School

University Of Virginia School Of MedicineGraduated in 2011

Other Providers at Stanford Health Care

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Joseph Forrester's office located?
Dr. Joseph Forrester's office is located at 900 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.
Is Dr. Joseph Forrester accepting new patients?
Dr. Joseph Forrester is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Joseph Forrester's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
What languages does Dr. Joseph Forrester speak?
Dr. Joseph Forrester speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Forrester?
You can find contact information for Dr. Joseph Forrester here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Joseph Forrester accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Joseph Forrester accepts on their Vitals profile.

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