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Dr. John Forster III, MD

Dr. John Forster III, MD

Emergency Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. John Forster III, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Palatka, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Memorial Hospital.

2 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 2 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

611 Zeagler Dr Palatka, FL 32177

Make an Appointment

(800) 424-3672

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Forster III specializes in the area of Emergency Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Forster III's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Forster III

2.0

4 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Oct 31, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Ankazette Wilson in Jacksonville, FL – Oct 16, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Forster III, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Palatka, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Memorial Hospital.

  • Emergency Medicine

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  • University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
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Emergency Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Putnam Community Medical Center of North Florida LLC611 Zeagler Dr Palatka, FL 32177
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Memorial Hospital

    3625 University Blvd S
    Jacksonville, FL 32216
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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