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Dr. Joseph Forbess, MD

Dr. Joseph Forbess, MD

Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Forbess, MD is a pediatric cardiothoracic surgery specialist in Miami, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities Nicklaus Children's Hospital and University of Maryland Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Nicklaus Children's Hosp Emergency

3100 SW 62nd Ave Miami, FL 33155
(305) 662-8366

Biography

"Dr. Joseph M. Forbess is a pediatric cardiothoracic and congenital cardiac surgeon and serves as chief of the Nicklaus Childrens Pediatric Specialists (NCPS) Section of Cardiovascular Surgery with the Nicklaus Childrens Ho..."

- Dr. Joseph Forbess, MD

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Forbess specializes in the areas of Congenital Cardiac Surgery & Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Forbess' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Forbess

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Before my son Brent was even born, we chose Dr. Forbess as our surgeon. We researched our son’s CHD and read a book _Walk_On_Water, which briefly mentioned Dr. Forbess. He was practicing close to us in Dallas at the time and he was able to perform our son’s Glenn surgery in 2015. We travelled to Chicago in 2019 for our son’s Fontan surgery and we were always impressed by his skill and expertise. We would follow him anywhere (except internationally). We only want the best, most experienced surgeons to work on our son’s heart. We are very happy with our decision to choose Dr. Forbess.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Dunlaps – Dec 19, 2020
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I want to thank Dr. Forbess for his excellent care for my daughter, Elizabeth Lyn Ord. She’s 18 now and still going strong with the graft that was placed in 2003 at the Children’s Hospital of Atlanta.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jen – Aug 23, 2019
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I would like to thank you so much with out you and god and your staff my son Keithan might not of lived the life he did so thank you from The Thomas family Tomorrow marks his 6 year Death Anniversary 2/1/09-1/3/12....RIP KEITHAN
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Natalie Daniels-Thomas in Dallas – Jan 03, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joseph M. Forbess is a pediatric cardiothoracic and congenital cardiac surgeon and serves as chief of the Nicklaus Childrens Pediatric Specialists (NCPS) Section of Cardiovascular Surgery with the Nicklaus Childrens Hospital Heart Institute....read more

  • Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

  • General Surgery

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

  • Congenital Cardiac Surgery

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  • Duke University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1997

  • Children's Hospital|duke University Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1994

  • Duke University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1991

  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Congenital Cardiac Surgery
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Nicklaus Children's Hosp Emergency

Nicklaus Children's Hospital3100 SW 62nd Ave Miami, FL 33155
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

UM Center for Aortic Disease419 W Redwood St Baltimore, MD 21201
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Office1935 Medical District Dr Dallas, TX 75235
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University of Maryland Pediatric Associates PA22 S Greene St Baltimore, MD 21201
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Practice

Nicklaus Children's Hospital3100 SW 62nd Ave Miami, FL 33155
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Nicklaus Children's Hospital

    3100 SW 62nd Ave
    Miami, FL 33155

  • University of Maryland Medical Center

    22 S Greene St
    Baltimore, MD 21201
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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