Overview
Erin Forster is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina.
Dr. Forster is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Colitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Forster is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425
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
University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
Don Rockey, MD, specializes in Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Dr. Rockey is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Portal Hypertension, Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Rockey is currently accepting new patients.
MUSC University Hospital
Badih Elmunzer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Elmunzer is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Elmunzer is currently accepting new patients.
University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
Dr. Sharma is the Donald O. Castell Endowed Chair in Gastroenterology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) with a clinical and translational focus in Neurogastroenterology \& Motility (NGM), particularly diabetic gastroparesis and Parkinson's disease. He obtained his medical degree at Virginia Commonwealth University, completed internal medicine residency at Temple University Hospitals, and GI fellowship at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Sharma's research focus is understanding the pathophysiology of gut-brain axis in various conditions and developing innovative, non-invasive, and promising neuromodulation therapies through his insights, outstanding mentorship and collaborations, and his engineering background. He currently serves as principal investigator of a NIH-funded multi-center, randomized, sham-controlled study investigating thoracic neuromodulation for diabetic gastroparesis (R01-DK133520) and one of the multiple PIs of one of the 5 centers in the NIDDK-supported Gut-Brain Parkinson's Disease Consortium (GBPDC) (U01-DK140923). Dr. Sharma is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Erin M. Forster
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Erin M. Forster?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Erin M. Forster by calling their office at 843-876-4262. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Erin M. Forster a top-rated expert for Crohn's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Erin M. Forster is classified as an Distinguished expert for Crohn's Disease, 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. Erin M. Forster specialize in?
While Dr. Erin M. Forster is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Colitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Erin M. Forster participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Erin M. Forster has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Crohn's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Erin M. Forster's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Erin M. Forster accept my insurance?
Dr. Erin M. Forster accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-876-4262 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
- Distinguished
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Forster isDistinguished. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Forster isDistinguished. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Advanced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Forster isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Forster isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Forster isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Forster isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholangitisDr. Forster isAdvanced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Forster isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- CholestasisDr. Forster isAdvanced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Forster isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- ColitisDr. Forster isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Forster isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Forster isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Forster isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Forster isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Forster isAdvanced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- IleostomyDr. Forster isAdvanced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Sclerosing CholangitisDr. Forster isAdvanced. Learn about Sclerosing Cholangitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Forster isAdvanced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Experienced
- Accessory PancreasDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Pancreas.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- CirrhosisDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Collagenous ColitisDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Collagenous Colitis.
- DiarrheaDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EndoscopyDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Eosinophilic ColitisDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Colitis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- GastrectomyDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric BypassDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- GastrostomyDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Intestinal LeiomyomaDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Leiomyoma.
- JaundiceDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- LithotripsyDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Lithotripsy.
- Lymphocytic ColitisDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Lymphocytic Colitis.
- MalnutritionDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Neuroma Biliary TractDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Neuroma Biliary Tract.
- Pancreas DivisumDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Pancreas Divisum.
- PancreatectomyDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic PseudocystDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Pseudocyst.
- Sphincter of Oddi DysfunctionDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- VisceromegalyDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Watermelon StomachDr. Forster isExperienced. Learn about Watermelon Stomach.

