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Florida Orthopaedic Specialists9077 S. Federal Highway, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952 map
As a hand surgeon in Port Saint Lucie, Dr. Robert Forster offers surgical and non-surgical care for conditions affecting the hand, wrist, fingers, forearm, elbow and shoulder.
Florida Orthopaedic Specialists
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Robert I. Forster is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(772) 335-4133
Address
9077 S. Federal Highway, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Most Major Providers
Bio
Dr. Robert Forster graduated from UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School in 1990 before completing a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Forster then completed a fellowship in Hand Surgery at Univ of California, Davis School of Medicine.
Dr. Forster has one office in Florida and specializes in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.
Dr. Forster works with four doctors including Dr. Robert Sellards and Dr. Mark Powers.
Specialties
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Hand Surgery
A hand surgeon in Florida, Dr. Forster cares for injuries and complications of the hand, fingers, wrist, forearm, elbow and shoulder. Dr. Forster is specifically trained to diagnose each patient and determine whether or not surgical intervention is medically necessary, as surgery is usually seen as a last resort when other treatment methods have been exhausted. As a result, treatment can be surgical or non-surgical in nature.
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Orthopedic Surgery
As an orthopedic surgeon in Florida, Dr. Forster is trained to detect and treat all forms of damage to the musculoskeletal system, including the tendons, ligaments, joints, bones, and muscles. Once a diagnosis has been achieved, Dr. Forster will typically resort to surgery when other treatment plans have been exhausted or eliminated. Patients may require the attention of an orthopedic surgeon for sports injuries, sprains, torn ligaments, fractures, and more.
Education & Training
Medical School
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UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School
MD • 1990
Residency
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UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship
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Univ of California, Davis School of Medicine
Fellowship in Hand Surgery
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
Latest Hand Surgery News
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AHA: WNBA Stars Take Their Shot at Heart Health AwarenessSep 6, 2018 at 2:00 PM
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