Summary

Dr. Robert Forbes is a family medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine. With nearly six decades of practice experience, he brings extensive knowledge to comprehensive family care. Dr. Forbes is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Forbes practices at multiple locations throughout Jackson, Mississippi, including Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, University Physicians Family Medicine, and University of Mississippi Medical Center. He specializes in digestive health conditions such as colon polyps, Crohn's disease, and abdominal pain. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopies to diagnose and treat various gastrointestinal concerns. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 59 years of experience
  • 5 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Univ Of Toronto Fac Of Med
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Robert Cowan Forbes has 3 locations

Mississippi Baptist Medical Center

1225 N State StJackson, MS 39202

University Physicians Family Medicine

764 Lakeland Dr Fl 2Jackson, MS 39216
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

University Of Mississippi Medical Center

2500 N State StJackson, MS 39216

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59 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience
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Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu Speaks English
Jackson , MSLawrenceville , GAJackson , MSBoca Raton , FL
Med School: Univ Of Toronto Fac Of Med Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College Med School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert Cowan Forbes

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi - Federal Employees Program
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Robert Cowan Forbes has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Robert Cowan Forbes has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

59 Years Experience

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Univ Of Toronto Fac Of Med in 1967.

NPI Number

Dr. Forbes' NPI number is 1609977990.

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Dr. Robert Forbes speaks Spanish and English.
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