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Dr. Lael Forbes, MD

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

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Dr. Lael Forbes, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in New York, NY.
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Dr. Lael Forbes, MD

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

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lael Forbes, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Lael Forbes, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in New York, NY and has 30 years experience. They graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1994 and completed a residency at St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center.They currently practice at Metropolitan Wellness And Weight Management and are affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital, Northern Westchester Hospital, Brooklyn Hospital Center Downtown and Hudson Regional Hospital. At present, Dr. Forbes received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 30 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Forbes also speaks French. Dr. Forbes is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    200 E 78th St Ste 1A, New York, NY 10075
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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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Languages Spoken
French
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Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1994
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center
    1999
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Fellowship Hospital
  • Eits
    2000
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lael Forbes, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Forbes' profile.

Dr. Lael Forbes, MD is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital, Northern Westchester Hospital, Brooklyn Hospital Center Downtown and Hudson Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lael Forbes, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lenox Hill Hospital

    100 E 77th St, New York, NY

  • Northern Westchester Hospital

    400 E Main St, Mount Kisco, NY

  • Brooklyn Hospital Center Downtown

    121 DeKalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY

  • Hudson Regional Hospital

    55 Meadowlands Pkwy, Secaucus, NJ