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Dr. Brian Forbes Jr, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 65
Dr. Brian Forbes Jr, MD

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Dr. Brian Forbes Jr, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 65
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Brian Forbes Jr, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA.

About

Dr. Forbes Jr graduated from Penn State University College of Medicine in 1988 and completed a residency at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital.Dr. Brian Forbes Jr, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA and has 36 years experience. Dr. Forbes Jr currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Forbes Jr has experience treating conditions like Lazy Eye, Strabismus and Esotropia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Forbes Jr' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Forbes Jr is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Lazy Eye
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Lazy Eye
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Lazy Eye
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Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Exotropia
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Heterophoria
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
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Congenital Nystagmus
Esophoria
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Farsightedness
Glaucoma
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Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
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Iridocyclitis
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Lagophthalmos
Latent Nystagmus
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    3500 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 590-2754
  2. 2 Office
    481 John Young Way, Exton, PA 19341
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 594-9008
  3. 3 Office
    3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 590-3440
  4. 4 University of Pennsylvania
    3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 590-2791
  5. 5 Surgery Center at King of Prussia
    550 S Goddard Blvd, King of Prussia, PA 19406
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 337-3232

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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Penn State University College of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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  • Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brian Forbes Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Forbes Jr' profile.

Dr. Forbes Jr frequently treats the following conditions: Lazy Eye, Strabismus and Esotropia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Brian Forbes Jr, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Yes, Dr. Brian Forbes Jr, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA