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Dr. Steven Forstein, MD

Dr. Steven Forstein, MD

Pediatrics*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Steven Forstein, MD is a pediatrician in Gales Ferry, CT and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities Yale New Haven Hospital and Backus Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 5 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

1527 Route 12 Gales Ferry, CT 06335

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Forstein specializes in the area of Pediatrics. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. See hospitals
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Dr. Forstein's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Forstein

5.0
3 ratings, 2 with a written review
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Dr Forstein saved my daughter's life 28 years ago. She is alive today because of his willingness to accept my concerns over his colleagues assessment and order the appropriate tests and surgery to save her life. Today she is in 3rd year residency in internal medicine at Maine Medical Center in Portland Maine and still tells me that his dedication to his patients has had a lasting effect on her that she will carry with her throughout her career.
What went well
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What could be improved
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1 other person found this helpful
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Salem, CT – Sep 20, 2017
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Dr FORSTEIN HAS BEEN SEEING MY SON SINCE HE WAS A INFANT HE IS A GREAT DOCTOR. HE TAKES THE TIME TO LISTEN AND TO TALK WITH MY SON. MY SON IS NOW 14 AND HE LOVES DR FORSTEIN. I RECOMMEND EVERYONE TO GO SEE HIM.
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
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1 other person found this helpful
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ROLAN MCCALL in GRISWOLD CT – Aug 23, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Steven Forstein, MD is a pediatrician in Gales Ferry, CT and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities Yale New Haven Hospital and Backus Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.
  • Pediatrics

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  • Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatrics
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Locations

Practice

Gales Ferry Pediatric Group1527 Route 12 Gales Ferry, CT 06335
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Practice

Yale New Haven Hospital Old Saybrook Medical Ctr633 Middlesex Tpke Old Saybrook, CT 06475
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St
    New Haven, CT 06510
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • Backus Hospital

    326 Washington St
    Norwich, CT 06360
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all 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

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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