Donald N. Forthal
Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Donald N. Forthal

Infectious Disease
101 The City Drive South, Building 30, 
Orange, CA 
Offers Telehealth
47 Years of Experience
Expertise in
6
conditions
101 The City Drive South, Building 30, 
Orange, CA 

Overview

Donald Forthal is an Infectious Disease 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.

Dr. Forthal is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 101 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Graduate Institution

University Of California|Irvine, 1979

Residency

UCLA-Harbor General Hospital - Pediatric

Specialties

Infectious Disease

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics

Fellowships

Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center - Infectious Diseases

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange

Languages Spoken

English
French

Gender

Male

Awards

America's Top Doctors (Viral Infection)
Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.
2013
Best Infectious Diseases Doctor
Orange County Medical Association
2001
2004
Faculty Development Award
Department of Medicine
1999

Insurance

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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

UC Irvine Medical Center
101 The City Drive South, Building 30, Orange, CA 92868

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Donald N. Forthal

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

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Donald N. 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 N. Forthal specialize in?

While Dr. Donald N. Forthal is a Infectious Disease, 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 Infectious Disease.

Does Dr. Donald N. Forthal accept my insurance?

Dr. Donald N. Forthal accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-7720 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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