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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Karen Forsman identified specializing in DermatologyDermatology
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles, and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis, and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars, and the skin changes associated with aging., Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
A personal physician who provides long term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ear, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs. and Pulmonary DiseasePulmonary Disease
An internist who treats disease of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex disorders of the lungs.. She obtained board certification from the member board for Dermatology.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Karen Forsman accepts the following plans for United Healthcare at 969 N Mason Rd:

• Definity Choice Plus
• Definity PPO
• Harvard Pilgrim Choice Plus
• Harvard Pilgrim Options

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Forsman is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Siteman Cancer Center
4921 Parkview Pl
Saint Louis, MO

Education

Dr. Forsman attended medical school at Rush University Rush Medical College and graduated in 1981 having 31 years experience. Additional Dermatology training was conducted at Barnes Jewish Hospital.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Karen Forsman MD as:

• Karen E Forsman
• K Forsman

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