Who is Dr. Forster, Psychiatrist in San Francisco, CA?
Where did Dr. Forster go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca
What languages does Dr. Forster speak?
Dr. Forster and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Forster typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, conditions treated by Dr. Peter Forster may include:
Please contact Dr. Forster's office directly to confirm care for your specific condition, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Forster typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Peter Forster may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
Please contact Dr. Forster's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Forster accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Forster's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Forster's office located?
Dr. Peter Forster's Primary Practice
400 Parnassus Ave # 300
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 551-0520
What hospitals are Dr. Forster affiliated with?
Dr. Forster has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Forster's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Forster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609975309.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Forster?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Forster
What is Dr. Peter Forster's specialty?
What does a Psychiatrist do?
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.