Welcome to Forbes Health
Care Designed Around You
Personalized care for sustainable weight loss, metabolic health, and healthy longevity.
Forbes Health is a private medical practice specializing in medical and surgical weight management, metabolic optimization, and age-related health. With locations in New York City’s Upper East Side and the Westchester/Greenwich, Connecticut area, we deliver precision, one-on-one care designed for long-term results—not quick fixes.
Our Practice
Our Philosophy of Care
Medicine that listens, measures, and personalizes.
Every patient begins with an in-depth consultation and comprehensive diagnostic evaluation. We look beyond the scale to understand metabolism, hormones, body composition, and lifestyle, then create a fully individualized plan that may include medical therapy, surgery, nutrition, metabolic and hormone optimization, and ongoing clinical support.
Our focus is not simply weight loss, but sustainable health and longevity.
Our Team
Meet Dr. Lael Forbes
A national leader in medical and surgical weight management.
Dr. Forbes is a board-certified general and bariatric surgeon, former professor of surgery, and one of New York’s most trusted physicians in both surgical and medical weight loss. She specializes in GLP-1–based therapies for obesity, metabolic disease, hormone and sexual health, PCOS, sleep apnea, cardiovascular risk, fatty liver disease, muscle loss, and age-related conditions, as well as in precision, individualized dosing and alternative applications of GLP-1s.
She works directly with every patient, in person or through the Virtual House Call Program, guiding each step toward a healthy weight, balanced metabolism, and a longer, stronger, healthier life.
What to Expect
Initial Consultation
Your journey begins with an extended, in-depth consultation with Dr. Forbes. We take the time to understand your complete medical story—personal and family history, lifestyle and behavioral patterns, prior medications and procedures, past and current diagnoses, and your health goals. This detailed intake allows us to build a comprehensive medical profile that serves as the foundation for truly personalized care.
Advanced Diagnostics
Next, we conduct an extensive range of diagnostic and biometric evaluations to create a precise clinical picture of your health. This may include analysis of blood markers, body composition, metabolic function, cardiovascular health, liver and hormone balance, and reproductive and sexual health. Together, these insights form a robust Patient Profile that guides every clinical decision.
Customized Treatment
Your treatment plan is designed specifically for you, based on your diagnostic data, clinical needs, and personal objectives. Using evidence-based therapies and advanced medical interventions, Dr. Forbes creates a tailored plan to address underlying conditions, support optimal function, and promote long-term health and longevity.
Ongoing Maintenance and Support
At Forbes Health we emphasize the importance of maintenance and support. That is especially important in a weight loss program. Patients on GLP-1’s for weight loss typically need to be on this type of treatment indefinitely, and monitored for dose efficacy and side effects. For most patients, effective treatment means maintenance consultations typically varying in frequency from six weeks to 12 weeks, and may include regular nutritional and psychological support.
Testimonials
"Everybody in her team has been amazing... It's been perfect."
— Grace M.
"I'm looking forward to the rest of my life, thanks to Dr. Forbes."
— Bela S.
"I would highly recommend her to anyone that is struggling with weight issues."
— Terry H.
Insurance at Forbes
Insurance Advocacy That Works for You
Maximizing Your Coverage for Surgery and Prescription Care
At Forbes Health, we don’t just provide exceptional medical and surgical care—we advocate for you every step of the way. Our team verifies your insurance benefits, reviews out-of-network coverage, and pursues all available reimbursement options to help minimize your out-of-pocket costs for surgical procedures.
We are equally relentless when it comes to prescription coverage. Navigating insurance approvals can be complex and frustrating, but we specialize in securing access to the medications our patients need. While many practices accept denials, we push forward—appealing, advocating, and negotiating on your behalf. One patient called us “insurance coverage ninjas,” and we take that role seriously.
Our promise is simple: to deliver advanced, personalized care—and to stand as your trusted partner in ensuring your treatments and medications are covered.
Our focus is not simply weight loss, but sustainable health and longevity.
Our Offices
Can’t make it in-person? Call or email us to learn more about our virtual house call program.
- (212) 304-4331
- info@myforbeshealth.com