Summary

Dr. Richard Forest is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, pediatrics, and emergency medicine. He earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Baystate Medical Center. With 35 years of clinical experience, Dr. Forest brings extensive expertise to patient care across multiple medical disciplines. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Forest practices at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York, and maintains an affiliation with Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. His clinical focus includes treating drug allergies and managing abdominal pain and nausea. He provides emergency care services and performs comprehensive metabolic panels and general blood testing to help diagnose and monitor various health conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • 35 years of experience
  • 53 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Baystate Medical Center
  • 3 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Robert Forest

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare)
  • CDPHP
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • Dean Health Plan
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Health First Health Plans
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • Hennepin Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Liberty Mutual
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Moda Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MVP Health Care
  • MVP Health Care - HMO
  • Priority Health
  • Progressive
  • State Farm
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • United Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Univera Healthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Robert Forest has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Robert Forest has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Accidents
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Injury
  • Pediatrics
  • Trauma

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Baystate Medical Center

Medical School

Tufts University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1991

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Richard Forest's office located?
Dr. Richard Forest's office is located at 101 Dates Dr, Ithaca, NY, 14850.
Does Dr. Richard Forest accept my insurance?
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Forest?
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What languages does Dr. Richard Forest speak?
Dr. Richard Forest speaks English.
Is Dr. Richard Forest accepting new patients?
Dr. Richard Forest has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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