Overview
Stephen J. Forest, MD, is Surgical Director, Advanced Pulmonary Failure and Lung Transplantation and Associate Professor at Montefiore-Einstein. He has a clinical focus on the treatment of patients with end-stage heart and lung failure through the use of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices and organ transplantation. He also has a clinical interest in arterial revascularization for the treatment of advanced ischemic heart disease, particularly in patients with severely reduced cardiac function.
Dr. Forest is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels, Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Dissection, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 55 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
111 East 210th Street, Bronx, NY 10461
3400 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467
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.
2 Clinical Trials
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As a hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon, my expertise is in the surgical care of people who have cancer or benign disease of the pancreas, gallbladder, liver, and ampulla. However, my main area of expertise is pancreatic cancer.I chose to specialize in pancreatic cancer for a variety of reasons. It is a complex and aggressive disease that requires surgical and medical management based on innovative research. In addition, providing surgical treatment for pancreatic cancer demands great technical skills, and effective treatment requires a team of experts with access to the most sophisticated technology available.At Perlmutter Cancer Center, we perform more than 100 Whipple procedures—a complex surgery for cancer in the head of the pancreas—each year with outstanding outcomes. The mortality rate of Whipple procedures at our center is among the lowest in the world. I have performed more than 1,200 of these procedures.Our team has expertise in robotic surgery of the pancreas and liver, as well as in the removal of pancreatic tumors that involve major vessels, which is also known as locally advanced pancreatic cancer. We use transplants to manage certain types of liver tumors and offer precision treatment for all stages of pancreatic cancer. Our patients have access to the most advanced clinical trials.I feel privileged to share in the lives of people who have received a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and shepherd them through treatment. One of the most rewarding parts of. Dr. Wolfgang is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Stephen J. Forest
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen J. Forest?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Stephen J. Forest by calling their office at 718-920-8874. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Stephen J. Forest a top-rated expert for Heart Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stephen J. Forest is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Transplant, 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. Stephen J. Forest specialize in?
While Dr. Stephen J. Forest is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Stephen J. Forest participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Stephen J. Forest has published 55 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Stephen J. Forest's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Stephen J. Forest accept my insurance?
Dr. Stephen J. Forest accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-920-8874 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
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Forest isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart TransplantDr. Forest isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Advanced
- Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Forest isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Forest isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Forest isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Forest isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Forest isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- EndocarditisDr. Forest isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.