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Dr. Lael Forbes, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
4.2 (30)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Lael Forbes, MD

Dr. Lael Forbes, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Bariatric Surgery, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital, Northern Westchester Hospital, Hudson Regional Hospital and Brooklyn Hospital Center Downtown. Dr. Forbes, completed a residency at St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center. Patients rated Dr. Forbes an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Forbes works at Metropolitan Wellness And Weight Management in New York, NY. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield and Highmark 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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    200 E 78th St Ste 1A, New York, NY 10075 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 208-7141

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  • Lenox Hill Hospital
  • Northern Westchester Hospital
  • Hudson Regional Hospital
  • Brooklyn Hospital Center Downtown

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    Specialties*
    • Bariatric Surgery

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    • 30 years of experience
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    • English, French
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    • 1003826066
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    • St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center
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    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
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    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Lael Forbes, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Forbes is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Forbes accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

    Dr. Forbes has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Forbes works at Metropolitan Wellness And Weight Management in New York, NY. View the full address on Dr. Forbes’s profile.

    30 patients have reviewed Dr. Forbes. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Forbes.

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