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Dr. Gene Forrester, MD

Nephrology* Age 61
Dr. Gene Forrester, MD
5.0 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Gene Forrester, MD is a Nephrologist in Houston, TX.
Dr. Gene Forrester, MD
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Dr. Gene Forrester, MD

Nephrology* Age 61
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Gene Forrester, MD is a Nephrologist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Forrester graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1990 and completed a residency at University of Texas Health Science Center.Dr. Gene Forrester, MD is a Nephrologist in Houston, TX and has 35 years experience. Dr. Forrester currently practices at North Houston Nephrology & Diagnostics Associates, PA and are affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood and HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest. At present, Dr. Forrester received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Forrester's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Forrester is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Hyperparathyroidism
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Hemodialysis
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Failure
Amyloidosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Bartter Syndrome
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Kidney Disease
Kidney Failure
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Infection
Nephrotic Syndrome
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Dialysis
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Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Renal

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna
    SureFit Houston
  • Medicaid
  • Tricare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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  • Humana Health Plan of Texas
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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medicare
  • Superior Health Plan
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • National POS
    Preferred PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Humana
  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Whole Health - Memorial Hermann HMO
    Aetna
    Open Choice PPO
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  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    United Healthcare
    Options PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0

Locations

  1. 1 North Houston Nephrology & Diagnostics Associates, PA
    607 Timberdale Ln Ste 201, Houston, TX 77090
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 440-3005

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5.0
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Mar 31, 2018
Takes his time with patient. diagnoses problems that may not be related to kidneys. knows his stuff.
— Mar 31, 2018
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Texas Health Science Center
    1991
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Texas Health Science Center
    1993
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Texas Health Science Center
    1995
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gene Forrester, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Forrester's profile.

Dr. Gene Forrester, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood and HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest.

Yes, Dr. Gene Forrester, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood

    22999 Highway 59 N, Kingwood, TX

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest

    710 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Houston, TX