Keandra V. Forte
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
Washington, DC 

Overview

Keandra Forte, DNP, CPNP-PC, IBCLC, is a pediatric gastrointestinal nurse practitioner. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, Keandra had extensive experience in pediatric gastroenterology transplant care as a registered nurse. She integrates her clinical expertise and her lactation knowledge to provide holistic care for children and their families within the division. She earned her doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore in 2025, and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama, Capstone College of Nursing in 2018.

Dr. Forte is board certified in Pediatrics: Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, 2025 and Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN): Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, 2020.

Graduate Institution

The University Of Alabama, 2018

Specialties

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Licenses

Nurse Practitioner in DC

Board Certifications

Pediatrics: Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, 2025
Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN): Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, 2020

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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  • HMO
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  • HMO
  • PPO
First Health
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Humana
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Main Hospital
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
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