Expertise in
16
conditions

Dr. Brian J. Forbes

Ophthalmology
Office
3500 Civic Center Blvd, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Expertise in
16
conditions
Office
3500 Civic Center Blvd, 
Philadelphia, PA 

Overview

Brian Forbes is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Forbes is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Amblyopia, and Acrofacial Dysostosis Nager Type.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in PA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Office
3500 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Other Locations
Office
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.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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

Luminopia One Amblyopia Vision Improvement Study
Luminopia One Amblyopia Vision Improvement Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 20, 2024
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

21 Total Publications

Deep Learning Approach for Differentiating Etiologies of Pediatric Retinal Hemorrhages: A Multicenter Study.
Deep Learning Approach for Differentiating Etiologies of Pediatric Retinal Hemorrhages: A Multicenter Study.
Journal: International journal of molecular sciences
Published: August 25, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian J. Forbes

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian J. Forbes?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian J. 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 J. Forbes a top-rated expert for Strabismus?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian J. 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 J. Forbes specialize in?

While Dr. Brian J. 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 J. Forbes participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Brian J. Forbes has published 21 articles and abstracts on conditions like Strabismus. You can view a list of Dr. Brian J. 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 J. Forbes accept my insurance?

Dr. Brian J. 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.

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