Overview
Derek Forster is an Infectious Disease provider in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Forster is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dementia Complex.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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Locations
3101 Beaumont Centre Cir Ste 100, Lexington, KY 40513
740 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Derek Forster
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Derek Forster?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Derek Forster by calling their office at 859-323-5544. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Derek Forster a top-rated expert for Myelitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Derek Forster is classified as an Advanced expert for Myelitis, 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. Derek Forster specialize in?
While Dr. Derek Forster is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and HIV/AIDS. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.
Does Dr. Derek Forster participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Derek Forster has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Myelitis. You can view a list of Dr. Derek Forster's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Derek Forster accept my insurance?
Dr. Derek Forster accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 859-323-5544 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
- Advanced
- AIDS Dementia ComplexDr. Forster isAdvanced. Learn about AIDS Dementia Complex.
- AIDS Dysmorphic SyndromeDr. Forster isAdvanced. Learn about AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.
- HIV/AIDSDr. Forster isAdvanced. Learn about HIV/AIDS.
- MyelitisDr. Forster isAdvanced. Learn about Myelitis.
- Experienced
- CryptococcosisDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Cryptococcosis.
- HepatitisDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
- OsteomyelitisDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)Dr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).