Summary

Joseph Forrester specializes in surgery with fifteen years of experience providing comprehensive surgical care. They earned their medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and completed their residency at Stanford Hospitals and Clinics. Joseph speaks English fluently.

Joseph Forrester practices at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, California. They treat conditions including ventral hernias, incisional hernias, and rib fractures. Their surgical expertise includes performing chest X-rays and chest fluoroscopy procedures, along with providing therapeutic hypothermia treatment when needed.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 15 years of experience
  • 72 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Stanford Hospitals And Clinics
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Joseph Forrester has 4 locations

Stanford Hospital And Clinics

300 Pasteur DrStanford, CA 94305

Dr. Joseph Forrester

900 Blake Wilbur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304

Dr. Joseph Forrester

300 Pasteur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304

Stanford Health Care

500 Pasteur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304

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Speaks English
Stanford , CASan Jose , CAPalo Alto , CAPalo Alto , CA
Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine Med School: Medical University Of Plovdiv Faculty Of Medicine
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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 3 areas of expertise

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • 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

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Dr. Joseph Forrester is affiliated with Stanford Hospital.
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