Overview
Dr. Forbes is a fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeon. He specializes in total hip and knee replacement, anterior hip replacement, partial hip and knee replacement, revision hip and knee replacement, and fracture care.Dr. Forbes completed his undergraduate degree in biology at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. He then earned his medical degree at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in East Lansing and Grand Rapids, Michigan. After medical school, Dr. Forbes completed his orthopedic residency at The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He then underwent an additional year of dedicated training in adult reconstruction and joint replacement surgery by completing a fellowship at Hoag Orthopedic Institute. HOI is a prestigious orthopedic specialty hospital located in Irvine, California. It is the highest volume joint replacement center in California and has recently received multiple patient satisfaction and quality outcome awards. Throughout his education, he received extensive training in the field of direct anterior total hip replacement, as well as other less invasive surgical techniques and protocols geared toward rapid recovery.Dr. Forbes has participated in several research studies related to orthopedic injuries, biomechanics, and joint replacement surgery. He received the Hoag Orthopedic Institute Fellowship Research Award, and his work has been presented at the regional, national, and international levels. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.Dr. Forbes takes a personalized approach to medicine and orthopedics, focusing on each patient as an individual. He is committed to upholding the highest standards and strives to partner with his patients, and their other doctors, to achieve the best outcomes possible. When he is not seeing patients, Dr. Forbes enjoys traveling, surfing, snowboarding, skiing, and outdoor recreation.
Dr. Forbes is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
Dr. Forbes is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Forbes is currently accepting new patients.
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197 Ridgedale Avenue, Suite 300, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Aaron L. Forbes
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Aaron L. Forbes?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Aaron L. Forbes by calling their office at 973-538-2334. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Aaron L. Forbes a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Aaron L. Forbes is classified as an Distinguished expert for Osteoarthritis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Aaron L. Forbes specialize in?
While Dr. Aaron L. Forbes is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Acute Pain. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Aaron L. Forbes accept my insurance?
Dr. Aaron L. Forbes accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 973-538-2334 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- OsteoarthritisDr. Forbes isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
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- Hip ReplacementDr. Forbes isAdvanced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
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- Acute PainDr. Forbes isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- BursitisDr. Forbes isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Forbes isExperienced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- TendinitisDr. Forbes isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Forbes isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.