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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.
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.
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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 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Joseph Forrester | Dr. Kimberly Stone, MD | Dr. Monica Dua, MD | Dr. Teodor Grantcharov, MD, PhD, FACS, FRCS Glasg |
| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 15 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience | 21 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 | |||
| Stanford , CA | San Jose , CA | Palo Alto , CA | Palo 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 |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Forrester
Medical Specialties
Dr. Joseph Forrester has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Joseph Forrester has the following 3 areas of expertise
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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