Stephen J. Forest
Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. Stephen J. Forest

General Surgery
Montefiore Greene Medical Arts Pavilion
3400 Bainbridge Avenue, 
Bronx, NY 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
4
conditions
Montefiore Greene Medical Arts Pavilion
3400 Bainbridge Avenue, 
Bronx, NY 

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 clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Dr. Forest is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 57 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Forest is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in NY

Board Certifications

American Board Of Thoracic Surgery
American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

Montefiore Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Montefiore Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Archcare
  • MEDICARE SNP
Capital District Physicians Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
CenterLight Healthcare
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Hamaspik
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Longevity Health Plan
  • MEDICARE SNP
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MetroPlus Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
MVP Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Senior Whole Health
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
The Wellness Plan Medical Centers
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
VNS Health
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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

Montefiore Greene Medical Arts Pavilion
3400 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

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 718-920-6515. 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 Lung Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

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 718-920-6515 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.

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