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Dr. Richard Forster, MD

Cornea & External Diseases* Age 87
Dr. Richard Forster, MD
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Dr. Richard Forster, MD is a Cornea & External Diseases Ophthalmologist in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
Dr. Richard Forster, MD
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Dr. Richard Forster, MD

Cornea & External Diseases* Age 87
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Accepting new patients
61 years of experience
Dr. Richard Forster, MD is a Cornea & External Diseases Ophthalmologist in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

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Dr. Forster graduated from Boston University. Dr. Richard Forster, MD is a Cornea & External Diseases Ophthalmologist in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and has 61 years experience. Dr. Forster currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Forster's office accepts new patients. Dr. Forster is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Blepharitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chorioretinitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Esotropia
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Iridotomy
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

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  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
    Select HMO
    Preferred PPO
  • BlueOptions HMO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Medica Choice
  • Empower - Small Employer Groups
    Engage (large group) HMO
    Focus - Small Employer Groups
    Choice Large Group POS
    Empower POS
    Engage - Small Employer Groups
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • SureFit South Florida
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Choice HMO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Blue Preferred Patient Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    7101 Fairway Dr, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
  2. 2 Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital
    900 NW 17th St, Miami, FL 33136
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  3. 3 Office
    900 NW 17th St # 16960, Miami, FL 33136
  4. 4 Bascom Palmer Surgery Center
    7103 Fairway Dr, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
  5. 5 Cedars Medical Center
    1400 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136

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Specialties*
Cornea & External Diseases
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Boston University
    1963
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Board Certifications

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

Dr. Richard Forster, MD is affiliated with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Forster, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

    1475 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL