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Dr. Derek Forster, MD
Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 44
Dr. Derek Forster, MD

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Dr. Derek Forster, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Lexington, KY.
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Dr. Derek Forster, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 44
Lexington, KY
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Derek Forster, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Lexington, KY.
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About

Dr. Forster graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine. Dr. Derek Forster, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Lexington, KY and has 18 years experience. Dr. Forster's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Forster is board certified in Infectious Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Experience Check

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Bacterial Sepsis
Blastomycosis
Brain Abscess
Bacterial Sepsis
Blastomycosis
Brain Abscess
Bacterial Sepsis
Blastomycosis
Brain Abscess
Cellulitis
E. coli Food Poisoning
Endocarditis
Histoplasmosis
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Sepsis
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Septic Embolism
Syphilis Infections

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Sagamore Plus
  • Bronze Pathway X Transition for HSA-KY HMO
    Baptist HCA-KY
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Preferred PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    3101 Beaumont Centre Cir Ste 100, Lexington, KY 40513
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 323-5544
  2. 2 Office
    740 S Limestone # K512, Lexington, KY 40508
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (859) 323-8178

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Specialties*
Infectious Disease Medicine
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Derek Forster, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health Corbin.

Yes, Dr. Derek Forster, MD holds board certification in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine.

Education
Medical Education
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    2008
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Health Corbin

    1 Trillium Way, Corbin, KY

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