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Dr. Charles Forster, MD

Family Medicine* Age 66
Dr. Charles Forster, MD

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Dr. Charles Forster, MD

Family Medicine* Age 66
Yakima, WA
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35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Charles Forster, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Yakima, WA.

About

Dr. Forster graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE. Dr. Charles Forster, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Yakima, WA and has 35 years experience. Dr. Forster currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Yakima Valley Memorial. Dr. Forster's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Forster is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Wellness Examination
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Wellness Examination
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Wellness Examination
Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acne
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Asthma
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Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Bronchitis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cold Sore
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophagitis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
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Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Insomnia
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Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Neurogenic Bladder
Newborn Jaundice
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
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)
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pollen Allergy
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Preeclampsia
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Sciatica
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tremor
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Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vertigo
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Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Circumcision
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Immunization Administration
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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Locations

  1. 1 Yakima Medical Dental Clinic
    602 E Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima, WA 98901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (509) 248-3334
  2. 2 Planned Parenthood of Greater WA and N Idaho
    1117 Tieton Dr, Yakima, WA 98902
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (866) 904-7721
  3. 3 Ppgwni
    2934 Covey Ln, Sunnyside, WA 98944
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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  • Family Practice
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Charles Forster, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Forster's profile.

Dr. Charles Forster, MD is affiliated with Yakima Valley Memorial.

Yes, Dr. Charles Forster, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Yakima Valley Memorial

    2811 Tieton Dr, Yakima, WA