Dr. Francis A. Forte M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
350 Engle St 1st Floor Berrie Bui Englewood NJ, 07631About
Dr. Francis A. Forte is a Hematologist/Oncologist currently serving patients at the Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in New Jersey. He graduated from the Albert Einstein School of Medicine in 1964 and began practicing in 1969. With several areas of expertise, Fr. Forte specializes in Bloodless Medicine, Breast Cancer, Hematologic Malignancies, Bleeding/Coagulation Disorders, Solid Tumors. He has been recognized by the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society while also receiving awards from the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey and Champion of Good Works in recognition for his work with The Jazz Foundation. Dr. Forte has had endless success throughout his career due to the fact that he works hard, cares for his patients, listens to them, and has a passion for the field.
Education and Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1964
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Dr. Francis A. Forte M.D.'s Expert Contributions
How can hemoglobin levels be increased?
Renal disease can cure anemia and also mask other causes, iron deficiency, b12 deficiency, folate deficiency, and, in older patients, primary bone marrow disorders. Look for those first. If iron is deficient, find the cause, and if tsi [fe/tibc /100 ] is greater than 20%, you can use procrit or aranesp as epo subcutaneous injections. READ MORE
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Anemia
- Osteoporosis
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Immunodeficiency
- Leukemia
- Permanent Removal Of Ingrown Toenails
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Fellowships
- Mount Sinai Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, International Society of Geriatric Medicine
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard work, caring for his patients, listens to them, and having a passion for the field.
Hobbies / Sports
- Playing the guitar, soccer, and kayaking
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