Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions
UCI Health
101 The City Dr S, 
Orange, CA 

Overview

Donald Forthal is a Pediatrics provider in Orange, California. Dr. Forthal has been practicing medicine for over 47 years is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 100 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Year

1979

Specialties

Pediatrics

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange

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
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • 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
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UCI Health
101 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868

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. Donald Forthal

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Donald Forthal?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Donald Forthal by calling their office at 714-456-7002. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Donald Forthal a top-rated expert for HIV/AIDS?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Donald Forthal is classified as an Distinguished expert for HIV/AIDS, 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. Donald Forthal specialize in?

While Dr. Donald Forthal is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, and AIDS Dementia Complex. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.

Does Dr. Donald Forthal participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Donald Forthal has published 100 articles and abstracts on conditions like HIV/AIDS. You can view a list of Dr. Donald Forthal's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Donald Forthal accept my insurance?

Dr. Donald Forthal accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-7002 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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