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Dr. Lael Forbes, MD

Bariatric Surgery
4.2 (30)
Map Pin Small Greenwich, CT
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Lael Forbes, MD

Dr. Lael Forbes, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Greenwich, CT. They specialize in Bariatric Surgery, has 29 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 Hosp Ctr. Patients rated Dr. Forbes an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Forbes works at Metropolitan Wellness And Weight Management in Greenwich, CT with other offices in New York, NY, Port Jefferson, NY, Cortlandt Manor, NY, Fishkill, NY, Fairfield, CT, Smithtown, NY and Darien, CT. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Forbes' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    81 Holly Hill Ln Fl 3, Greenwich, CT 06830 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 208-7141
  2. 2
    Office
    200 E 78th St Ste 1A, New York, NY 10075 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 208-7141
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    St. Charles Office
    200 Belle Terre Rd Ste 200, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 633-8446
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4
    New York Bariatric Group- Westchester Office
    1985 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 633-8446
  5. 5
    New York Bariatric Group- Manhattan Office
    275 7th Ave Fl 2, New York, NY 10001 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 633-8446
  6. 6
    Dutchess Office
    200 Westage Business Ctr Dr Ste 314, Fishkill, NY 12524 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 633-8446
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    Office
    140 Sherman St, Fairfield, CT 06824 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 633-8446
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    Office
    48 Route 25A Ste 3, Smithtown, NY 11787 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 633-8446
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    Weight Zen - NYC Office
    200 E 78th St Ste 1A, New York, NY 10075 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (646) 203-2146
    Monday
    09:00 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 18:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 18:00
  10. 10
    WeightZen - Connecticut Office
    433 Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 208-7141
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 18:00
    Saturday
    12:00 - 18:00

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

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    4.2
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    About Dr. Lael Forbes, MD

    Specialties
    • Bariatric Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    • English, French
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    • 1003826066
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    Education & Certifications

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    Residency
    • St Lukes Roosevelt Hosp Ctr
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • 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.

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    Dr. Forbes works at Metropolitan Wellness And Weight Management in Greenwich, CT with other offices in New York, NY, Port Jefferson, NY, Cortlandt Manor, NY, Fishkill, NY, Fairfield, CT, Smithtown, NY and Darien, CT. View the full addresses 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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