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Dr. Glenn Forrester, MD

Bariatric Surgery
4.9 (41)
Map Pin Small Springfield, NJ
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Glenn Forrester, MD

Dr. Glenn Forrester, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Springfield, NJ. They specialize in Bariatric Surgery, has 22 years of experience. They graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Overlook Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, St. Mary’s General Hospital and Clara Maass Medical Center. Dr. Forrester, completed a residency at Our Lady Of Mercy Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Forrester an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Forrester works at Peconic Bay Medical Group in Springfield, NJ with other offices in Staten Island, NY. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Cigna and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Forrester's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Springfield Office
    355 US Highway 22 Ste D, Springfield, NJ 07081 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 633-8446
  2. 2
    Staten Island
    1441 South Ave # 205, Staten Island, NY 10314 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 633-8446

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  • Overlook Medical Center
  • Chilton Medical Center
  • St. Mary’s General Hospital
  • Clara Maass Medical Center

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    About Dr. Glenn Forrester, MD

    Specialties
    • Bariatric Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 22 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1043475643
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Our Lady Of Mercy Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Our Lady Of Mercy/Ny Med College
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • St. Georges University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • BROWN UNIVERSITY
    Undergraduate School

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    41 patients have reviewed Dr. Forrester. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Forrester.

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