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Dr. Joseph Forbess, MD
Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 61
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Dr. Joseph Forbess, MD

Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 61
Baltimore, MD
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Joseph Forbess, MD is a Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Baltimore, MD.
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About

Dr. Forbess graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1990 and completed a residency at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Joseph Forbess, MD is a Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Baltimore, MD and has 36 years experience. Dr. Forbess's office accepts new patients. Dr. Forbess is board certified in Congenital Cardiac Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Septal Defect
Atrial Septal Defect
Heart Defect Repair
Septal Defect
Atrial Septal Defect
Heart Defect Repair
Ventricular Septal Defect
Congenital Heart Defects
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Ankle Disorders
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Disease
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neonatal Bradycardia
Newborn Hypoxemia
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Pleural Effusion
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Secondary Hypertension
Septic Embolism
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Tetralogy of Fallot
Tricuspid Valve Atresia
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Truncus Arteriosus
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Bicuspidization
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arrhythmia Screening
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac Shunting Procedures
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Heart Transplant
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Valve Graft
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Tilt Table Testing
Tilt_Testing
Tracheal Surgery
Treadmill Stress Test
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)

Insurance Accepted

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  • BlueCare HMO
    BlueOptions
    Choice
    myBlue
  • BlueCard PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    LocalPlus
    Cigna PPO
  • Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • HealthBlue PPO
    Blue Choice Open Access HMO
    HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue HMO
  • Blue Preferred PPO
    Blue Choice Advantage
    CareFirst Maryland POS

Locations

  1. 1 University of Maryland Pediatric Associates PA
    22 S Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201
  2. 2 UM Center for Aortic Disease
    419 W Redwood St, Baltimore, MD 21201
  3. 3 Office
    1935 Medical District Dr, Dallas, TX 75235
  4. 4 Nicklaus Children's Hospital
    3100 SW 62nd Ave, Miami, FL 33155

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Specialties*
Congenital Cardiac Surgery
General Surgery
Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Joseph Forbess, MD is affiliated with Nicklaus Children's Hospital and University of Maryland Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Forbess, MD holds board certification in Congenital Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1990
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Congenital Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Duke University Medical Center
    1991
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Duke University Medical Center
    1997
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Children's Hospital|Duke University Medical Center
    1994
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Nicklaus Children's Hospital

    3100 SW 62nd Ave, Miami, FL

  • University of Maryland Medical Center

    22 S Greene St, Baltimore, MD

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