Overview
Derek Forster is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky.
Dr. Forster is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dementia Complex.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles.
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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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- PPO
Locations
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 W. Forster
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Derek W. Forster?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Derek W. Forster by calling their office at 859-323-8178. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Derek W. Forster a top-rated expert for Myelitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Derek W. 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 W. Forster specialize in?
While Dr. Derek W. 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 W. Forster participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Derek W. Forster has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Myelitis. You can view a list of Dr. Derek W. 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 W. Forster accept my insurance?
Dr. Derek W. Forster accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 859-323-8178 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).