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Dr. Robert Forster, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.5 (27)
Map Pin Small Port St Lucie, FL
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Robert Forster, MD

Dr. Robert Forster, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Port St Lucie, FL. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and is affiliated with HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Forster an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Forster works at Florida Orthopaedic Specialists in Port St Lucie, FL with other offices in Stuart, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Trigger Finger, Glenoid Labrum Tear and Osteoarthritis of Wrist along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and UnitedHealthCare as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Forster's Office Locations

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    Florida Orthopaedic Specialists
    9077 S Federal Hwy # 1, Port St Lucie, FL 34952 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Phone Icon (305) 250-2740
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
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    Florida Orthopaedic Specialists
    1151 SE Indian St, Stuart, FL 34997 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital’s primary service area. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
    Phone Icon (954) 335-1110
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Trigger Finger
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dupuytrens Contracture
Ganglion Cyst
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Wrist Replacement
Osteoarthritis
Tenosynovitis
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lateral Epicondylitis
Limb Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteophyte of Hand
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
De Quervain's Release
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Neuroplasty
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
AC Joint Injury
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Medial Epicondylitis
Miner's Knee
Myositis Ossificans
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Pelvic Fracture
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Elbow
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Wrist Osteophyte
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Biceps Tendon Repair
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Wound Repair
Wrist Fusion
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.5
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    About Dr. Robert Forster, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1770554784
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Robert Forster, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Forster is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Forster has seen patients for Trigger Finger, Glenoid Labrum Tear and Osteoarthritis of Wrist, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Forster on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    27 patients have reviewed Dr. Forster. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Forster.

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