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Dr. James Forsen, MD

Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
4.4 (11)
Map Pin Small Saint Louis, MO
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Forsen, MD

Dr. James Forsen, MD is a Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Saint Louis, MO. They specialize in Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat), has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology. They graduated from Washington University St Louis and is affiliated with Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Mercy Hospital St. Louis. Patients rated Dr. Forsen an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Forsen works at Practice in Saint Louis, MO. They frequently treat conditions like Nonsuppurative Otitis Media, Suppurative Otitis Media and Otitis Media along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Forsen's Office Locations

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    621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 622A, Saint Louis, MO 63141 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 872-8338
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    Mercy Hospital St. Louis
    615 S New Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63141 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 251-6382

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  • Missouri Baptist Medical Center
  • Mercy Hospital St. Louis

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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
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    4.4
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    About Dr. James Forsen, MD

    Specialties
    • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, German
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    NPI Number
    • 1255396636
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Children'S Hospital Boston
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Barnes - Jewish Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Washington University St Louis
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Princeton
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology, Pediatric Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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    Dr. Forsen has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Forsen has seen patients for Nonsuppurative Otitis Media, Suppurative Otitis Media and Otitis Media, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Forsen on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    11 patients have reviewed Dr. Forsen. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Forsen.

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