Overview
A board-certified general surgeon with advanced training in laparoscopic bariatric surgery, Dr. Glenn Forrester completed a six-year surgical residency at the combined program of Our Lady of Mercy and Lincoln Medical Centers in the Bronx. His fourth year of residency was devoted to clinical research in bariatric surgery under Dr. Julio Teixeira at Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York. Notably, Dr. Forrester was the recipient of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Resident Achievement Award for his program in 2007. He is a graduate of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, with a bachelor's degree in biology and earned his medical degree from St. George's University in the West Indies.Following his residency, Dr. Forrester gained further clinical experience at an American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) approved fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Bariatric and General Surgery at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City. During his fellowship, Dr. Forrester worked in the emerging field of Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) and was part of one of the first surgical teams to perform this type of surgery through the use of flexible endoscopy. In 2014, Dr. Forrester was awarded the Overlook Medical Center Physician Excellence Award for General Surgery/Bariatrics.Dr. Forrester is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons, the Medical Society of New York, the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons and the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons.
His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Forrester is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Forrester is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Forrester has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Glenn J. Forrester
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Glenn J. Forrester?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Glenn J. Forrester by calling their office at 516-616-5500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Glenn J. Forrester a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Glenn J. Forrester is classified as an Experienced expert for Obesity, 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. Glenn J. Forrester specialize in?
While Dr. Glenn J. Forrester is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Glenn J. Forrester participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Glenn J. Forrester has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Glenn J. Forrester's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Glenn J. Forrester accept my insurance?
Dr. Glenn J. Forrester accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 516-616-5500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- EndoscopyDr. Forrester isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrectomyDr. Forrester isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Forrester isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- HerniaDr. Forrester isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- ObesityDr. Forrester isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Forrester isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Forrester isExperienced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.