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Dr. Mario Dino Forte, MD

Surgery, Other Specialty
43 years of experience
Peacehealth St John Medical Center PO Box 3002, Longview, WA 98632
(360) 501-3500

Overview
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Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Forte was born in Seattle, WA in 1956. He was raised in Seattle and received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington in 1978. He then spent four years working and attending graduate school in Pharmacology at the University of Washington. Subsequently, he attended medical school at the University of Washington and received his M.D. degree in 1986. He was in intern and resident in General Surgery at the University of Washington from 1986 to 1991. He completed his residency as Chief Resident from 1990-1991. He joined the surgical staff at Longview Surgical Group in August of 1991. Dr. Forte and his wife, Kris, have two children. He resides in Longview and his hobbies include gardening, fishing, and hiking. He speaks conversational Italian. Dr. Forte is certified by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery. He has admitting privileges at St. John Medical Center (Longview, WA) and S.W. Washington Medical Center (Vancouver, WA). , he consults and treats patients in conjunction with surgeons at Oregon Health Sciences University and the University of Washington. Dr. Forte works in partnership with Dr. Dane Moseson and Dr. Christine Katterhagen in the Columbia Regional Breast Center. Dr. Forte holds medical licenses in both the State of Washington and Oregon.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Washington Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Washington School Of Medicine - 1986

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - 1982

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Peacehealth St John Medical Center
PO Box 3002, Longview, WA 98632

Specialties Treated

Surgery
Other Specialty

Conditions Addressed

Melanoma
Breast Disorders
Malignant Neoplasm of Female Breast
Ventral Hernia
Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
Benign Neoplasm of Breast
Malignant Neoplasm of Colon
Appendicitis
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Abdominal Hernia
Inguinal Hernia

Procedures Performed

Hernia Repair
Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
Thyroidectomy
Wound Care
Liver Biopsy
Breast Biopsy
Mastectomy
Skin Surgery
Small Bowel Resection
Breast Biopsy
Small Bowel Resection
Liver Biopsy
Cholecystectomy
Mastectomy

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

US Family Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Anthem Blue Cross
Molina Healthcare
First Choice Health
GEHA

Cancer 20
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 15
Orthopedics 36
Neurology & Neurosurgery 21
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 32
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 33
Diabetes & Endocrinology 12
Children's Hospital 4
Urology 30
Psychiatry 16
Geriatrics 33
Rehabilitation 13
Obsterics & Gynecology 4
Ear, Nose & Throat 4
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 1
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 15