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Dr. Richard Forster, MD
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Dr. Richard Forster, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 67
Worcester, MA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Richard Forster, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Worcester, MA.
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Dr. Forster graduated from University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School in 1988 and completed a residency at University Mass Medical Center. Dr. Richard Forster, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Worcester, MA and has 38 years experience. Dr. Forster's office accepts new patients. Dr. Forster is board certified in Internal Medicine.

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Respiratory Failure
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Respiratory Failure
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Respiratory Failure
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Alcohol Withdrawal
Dehydration
Hypokalemia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension
Dyslipidemia
Acute Kidney Failure
Constipation
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertension
Malnutrition
Anxiety
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Pneumonia
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Chronic Pain
Bacterial Sepsis
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Bleeding Disorders
Enteritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Liver Damage from Alcohol
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Migraine
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Atrial Fibrillation
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Arrhythmias
Tobacco Use Disorder
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Arthritis
Congestive Heart Failure
Heart Disease
Atherosclerosis
Asthma
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Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alkalosis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Ankle Fracture
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Atrial Flutter
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Cellulitis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Postoperative Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Concussion
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Cranial Trauma
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Embolism
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Emphysema
Endocarditis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Eosinophilia
Epilepsy
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Erectile Dysfunction
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Gait Abnormality
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroparesis
Gonorrhea Infections
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Humerus Fracture
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hyperthyroidism
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Impetigo
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Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Interstitial Cystitis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nausea
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurogenic Bladder
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pericarditis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pharyngitis
Phimosis
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Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Polyuria
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Radiculopathy
Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rib Fracture
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Strep Throat
Stroke
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Stye
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Supraventricular Tachycardia
Third Degree Heart Block
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • MVP Health Plan EPO

Where Dr. Richard Forster, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center
    55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655
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Hospital Medicine
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Dr. Richard Forster, MD is affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Forster, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
    1988
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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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
  • University Mass Medical Center
    1989
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University Mass Medical Center
    1991
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Richard Forster, MD Practices

  • UMass Memorial Medical Center

    55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA

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