Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Forbes, Transplant Surgeon in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Rachel Forbes, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Forbes is fluent in English and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Forbes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Forbes’s office at (615) 322-3000.
What languages does Dr. Forbes speak?
Dr. Forbes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Kannada
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Forbes typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Forbes diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Forbes. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplantation
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Forbes typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Forbes may include:
- Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
- Kidney Transplant Consultation
- Kidney Transplant Follow Up
- Lung Transplant Consultation
- Lung Transplant Follow Up
- Organ Transplant
- Pancreas Transplant Consultation
- Pancreas Transplant Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Forbes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Forbes accept my insurance?
Dr. Forbes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 322-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Forbes accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Forbes in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Oscar Health
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Forbes' office located?
Dr. Rachel Forbes' Primary Practice
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232
(615) 322-3000
What is Dr. Forbes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Forbes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871640755.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Forbes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Forbes
What is Dr. Rachel Forbes's specialty?
Dr. Forbes is a Transplant Surgeon near Nashville, TN.
What does a Transplant Surgeon do?
A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient.
Is this Dr. Rachel Forbes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Forbes is affiliated with Methodist University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Transplant Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Transplant Surgeon. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Rachel Forbes accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Rachel Forbes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rachel Forbes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Forbes's office at (615) 322-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rachel Forbes?
Please contact Dr. Forbes's office at (615) 322-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Transplant Surgeon Near Nashville, TN
CM
Surgeon
Accepting patientsDr. Charles Mouch, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 1 additional practice location.
Nashville, TN
DS
Transplant Surgeon
Accepting patientsDr. David Shaffer, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Nashville, TN
BD
Transplant Surgeon
Accepting patientsDr. Bernard Dubray, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 1 additional practice location.
Nashville, TN