Welcome to Forbes Health.
Transformative Medicine & Precision Surgery
Unrivaled Expertise.
Bespoke Therapies.
Sustainable Results.

Welcome to Forbes Health, your center for transformative medicine and precision surgery.

Forbes Health is a private medical practice specializing in advanced medical and surgical weight management and vitality medicine. At Forbes Health, we offer advanced metabolic and bariatric (weight loss) surgery, precision hernia surgery, and other procedures in general surgery. We provide both cutting-edge medical therapies and advanced surgical techniques and expertise to deliver highly personalized and long-term solutions for weight loss, metabolic health, and healthy longevity.

“Obesity is not a personal failure–it’s a medical condition with real solutions.”

–Dr. Forbes

Meet the Dr. Forbes

Founder and Medical Director Dr. Lael E. Forbes is a board-certified general surgeon with specialized expertise in both surgical and medication-based weight loss. Recognized as a Castle Connolly "NYC Top Doctor," Dr. Forbes has extensive experience and advanced expertise in weight loss and weight management, metabolic health, and anti-aging and longevity medicine. Her comprehensive approach is designed to achieve the most effective and appropriate care for obesity, metabolic health, and healthy longevity.

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Learn How Forbes Health Has Changed Patients’ Lives

“EVERYBODY IN HER TEAM HAS BEEN AMAZING... IT'S BEEN PERFECT.”

— Grace M.
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“I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO THE REST OF MY LIFE, THANKS TO DR. FORBES.”

— Bela S.
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"I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER TO ANYONE THAT IS STRUGGLING WITH WEIGHT ISSUES."

— Terry H.
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