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Dr. David Forster, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 63
Dr. David Forster, MD
4.8 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. David Forster, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Fairfax, VA.
Dr. David Forster, MD
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Dr. David Forster, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 63
Fairfax, VA
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39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. David Forster, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Fairfax, VA.

About

Dr. David Forster, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Fairfax, VA and has 39 years experience. They graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 1985 and completed a residency at Georgetown University Medical Center.They currently practice at Northern Virginia Ophthalmology and are affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital. Dr. Forster has experience treating conditions like Chalazion and Stye among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Forster received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Forster also speaks Spanish. Dr. Forster is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chalazion
Stye
Corneal Ulcer
Chalazion
Stye
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Corneal Ulcer
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Glaucoma
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Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exotropia
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Eyeball Contusion
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratoconus
Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Paralytic Strabismus
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Serous Conjunctivitis
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Tear Duct Surgery
Vision Screening
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • HealthKeepers Gold Pathway OAPOS-VA
    Virginia Basic
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    3975 Fair Ridge Dr Ste S100, Fairfax, VA 22033
  2. 2 Northern Virginia Ophthalmology
    6363 Walker Ln Ste 150, Alexandria, VA 22310

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1 Star (1)

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Apr 17, 2023
I have been seeing Dr. Forster for many years. Consistently, he provides excellent and professional care, and that includes two cataract surgeries. He and everyone in the practice are outstanding.
— Apr 17, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Georgetown University Medical Center
    1989
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Doheny Eye Institiute University So California
    1991
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Forster, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Forster's profile.

Dr. David Forster, MD is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital.

Yes, Dr. David Forster, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Inova Fairfax Hospital

    3300 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA