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Dr. Afua Forson, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 55
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Dr. Afua Forson, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 55
Poughkeepsie, NY
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26 years of experience
Dr. Afua Forson, MD is an Internist in Poughkeepsie, NY.

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Dr. Forson graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. Dr. Afua Forson, MD is an Internist in Poughkeepsie, NY and has 26 years experience. Dr. Forson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Dr. Forson has experience treating conditions like Dehydration among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Forson's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Forson also speaks French. Dr. Forson is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dehydration
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Dehydration
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Dehydration
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Constipation
Fever
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Foot Infection
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Nausea
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Rhabdomyolysis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acidosis
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Alkalosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Aspergillosis
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
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Atherosclerosis
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Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
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Bladder Infection
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
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Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cystic Fibrosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diaper Rash
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Eyes
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Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Folliculitis
Food Poisoning
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Gout
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Hammer Toe
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hip Pointer
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Kidney Infection
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Lymphangitis
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
Postnasal Drip
Proteinuria
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Syphilis Infections
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Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
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Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin K Deficiency
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Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Immunization Administration

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Locations

  1. 1 Vassar Brothers Medical Center
    45 Reade Pl, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (845) 483-6299
  2. 2 Office
    1351 Route 55 Ste 200, Lagrangeville, NY 12540
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (845) 454-8500

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Languages Spoken
French
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Afua Forson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Forson's profile.

Dr. Afua Forson, MD is affiliated with Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Afua Forson, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Vassar Brothers Medical Center

    45 Reade Pl, Poughkeepsie, NY