Overview
Brian Forbes is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Forbes is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Amblyopia, and Acrofacial Dysostosis Weyers Type.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3500 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
481 John Young Way, Exton, PA 19341
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Forbes has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian Forbes
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian Forbes?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian Forbes by calling their office at 215-590-2754. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brian Forbes a top-rated expert for Strabismus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian Forbes is classified as an Distinguished expert for Strabismus, 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. Brian Forbes specialize in?
While Dr. Brian Forbes is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Strabismus, Esotropia, and Amblyopia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Brian Forbes participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Brian Forbes has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Strabismus. You can view a list of Dr. Brian Forbes's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Brian Forbes accept my insurance?
Dr. Brian Forbes accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-590-2754 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- StrabismusDr. Forbes isDistinguished. Learn about Strabismus.
- Advanced
- AcrodysostosisDr. Forbes isAdvanced. Learn about Acrodysostosis.
- Acrofacial Dysostosis Nager TypeDr. Forbes isAdvanced. Learn about Acrofacial Dysostosis Nager Type.
- Acrofacial Dysostosis Weyers TypeDr. Forbes isAdvanced. Learn about Acrofacial Dysostosis Weyers Type.
- AmblyopiaDr. Forbes isAdvanced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- AstigmatismDr. Forbes isAdvanced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- Baller-Gerold SyndromeDr. Forbes isAdvanced. Learn about Baller-Gerold Syndrome.
- Experienced
- 15q11.2 MicrodeletionDr. Forbes isExperienced. Learn about 15q11.2 Microdeletion.
- AlbinismDr. Forbes isExperienced. Learn about Albinism.
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Forbes isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- BlepharophimosisDr. Forbes isExperienced. Learn about Blepharophimosis.
- Blepharophimosis SyndromeDr. Forbes isExperienced. Learn about Blepharophimosis Syndrome.
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Forbes isExperienced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.