Overview
Donald Forthal is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years.
Dr. Forthal is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 101 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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- HMO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
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- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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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 101 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
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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- Distinguished
- HIV/AIDSDr. Forthal isDistinguished. Learn about HIV/AIDS.
- Advanced
- AIDS Dementia ComplexDr. Forthal isAdvanced. Learn about AIDS Dementia Complex.
- AIDS Dysmorphic SyndromeDr. Forthal isAdvanced. Learn about AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.
- COVID-19Dr. Forthal isAdvanced. Learn about COVID-19.
- MyelitisDr. Forthal isAdvanced. Learn about Myelitis.
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
- Experienced
- ActinomycosisDr. Forthal isExperienced. Learn about Actinomycosis.
- CoccidioidomycosisDr. Forthal isExperienced. Learn about Coccidioidomycosis.
- Common ColdDr. Forthal isExperienced. Learn about Common Cold.
- CryptococcosisDr. Forthal isExperienced. Learn about Cryptococcosis.
- DiphtheriaDr. Forthal isExperienced. Learn about Diphtheria.
- Hemolytic Transfusion ReactionDr. Forthal isExperienced. Learn about Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction.