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Dr. Lael Forbes, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Lael Forbes, MD
4.2 (30 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Lael Forbes, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 63
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Lael Forbes, MD works in New York, NY as a Bariatric Surgery Specialist and has 30 years experience.

They are board certified in General Surgery and graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1994. Dr. Forbes completed a residency at St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center. At present, Dr. Forbes has received an average rating of 4.2 from patients and has been reviewed 30 times. They are affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital, Northern Westchester Hospital, Hudson Regional Hospital, Montefiore Medical Center, Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital, Highland Hospital, Greenwich Hospital and Stamford Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Forbes also speaks French. Dr. Forbes practices at Metropolitan Wellness and Weight Management in New York, NY.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Trustworthy

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Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    200 E 78th St Ste 1A, New York, NY 10075

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4.2
Based on 30 Reviews
5 Stars (22)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (4)

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Apr 02, 2023
I am in the process of getting And she made sure that I am a priority and not just a number. Her personality and bedside manner is very warm and inviting. I can’t wait to go through this process. She put my mind at ease when it comes to safety or any other concerns. Her office feels Intimate and not at all like we are being mask produced in an assembly line. Which is a very big plus because you feel that there is a more personal touch to her work.
— Apr 02, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
French
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Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
General Surgery
Obesity Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center
    1999
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Eits
    2000
Fellowship Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Lael Forbes, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Forbes accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Forbes' office to make an appointment.

Dr. Forbes accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, EmblemHealth and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Forbes accepts here.

Yes, Dr. Forbes speaks French. See Dr. Forbes' profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Forbes has a star rating of 4.2/5 and has been reviewed 30 times.

Dr. Forbes is board certified in General Surgery.

Dr. Forbes has been practicing as a Bariatric Surgery Specialist for 30 years.

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