Dr. Adrienne Forstner-Barthell, MD
Colon & Rectal Surgery ·
Female ·
Age 47
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Dr. Adrienne Forstner-Barthell, MD is a colon & rectal surgery specialist in Glendale, AZ and has been practicing for 12 years. She graduated from Mayo Medical School in 2000 and specializes in colon & rectal surgery, general surgery, and more.
Arizona Associated Surgeons, PLLC
18275 N 59th Ave # M-178
Glendale, AZ 85308
Insurance Accepted
- AARP
- Aetna
- Ameriben
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
- AZ Foundation Medical Care (AZFMC)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Care 1st Health Plan
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna
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Anal or Rectal Pain
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more than 99% of peers
Constipation
very high
more than 99% of peers
Hemorrhoids
very high
more than 99% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Forstner-Barthell "To help people achieve health for life."
3 Specialties
- Colon & Rectal Surgery
- General Surgery
- Surgery
2 Board Certifications
- Colon & Rectal SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
- General SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
42 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abscess
- Acute Diarrhea
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal Disorders
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Fistula
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anal Prolapse
- Anal Warts
- Anorectal Abscess
- Appendicitis
- Cancer
- Carcinoma in Situ
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Disorders
- Colon Mass
- Colon Stricture
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Diverticulitis
- Fecal Incontinence
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Hemorrhoids
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Meckel's Diverticulum
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Pruritus Ani
- Rectal Abscess
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Cancer
- Rectal Prolapse
- Rectovaginal Fistula
- Secondary Malignancies
- Ulcer
- Ulcerative Colitis
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37 Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Appendectomy, Open
- Colectomy
- Colectomy and Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Colon Surgery
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Colostomy
- Destruction of Anal Tumor
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
- Excision of Rectal Tumor
- Fistula Repair
- Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy, Anal
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
- Hernia Repair
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
- Laparoscopic Anorectal Surgery
- Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
- Laparotomy
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Pelvic Floor Repair
- Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures)
- Rectal Surgery
- Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
- Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
- Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
- Sphincterotomy
- Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM) for Rectal Tumors
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Background Check
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0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
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Education
- Mayo Medical SchoolMedical School | Graduated 2000
- Mayo Clinic HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 2005
- Colon And Rectal Clinic Of OrlandoFellowship Hospital | Completed 2006
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
- Near-Total Completion Gastrectomy for Severe Post-Vagotomy Gastric Stasis: Analysis of Early and Long Term Results in 62 Patients,
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Forstner-Barthell is a wonderful doctor. She explained my condition in a kind, compassionate way. She took the time to answer all my questions. I would never mind waiting or rescheduling an appointment because I know if the doctor is running late, she is giving her time to someone in crisis....Read More
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Linda in Peoria, AZ – Jun 13, 2018
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Leaving my appointment today, I am very upset with how Dr. Forstner handling herself in my visit. From the patient perspective, I have never had a physician speak to me with such a demeaning attitude. She was incredibly rude and insensitive. Needless to say, I felt disrespected, and would not...Read More
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31Jun 01, 2018
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Being a rape victim I did not want anyone to touch me, Dr. Forstner helped me with my fears, in fact she was amazing. I can't thank her enough.
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SJM in Surprise, AZ – May 18, 2018
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I was so impressed with the staff and the doctor as well, they are not just friendly but they really do their best to get you as comfortable as possible. Dr. Forstner sat down and took the time to listen, and gave me the confidence I needed to talk about my health issues. It never felt like she was...Read More
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1Elizabeth in Glendale – May 17, 2018
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I waited an hr. in the pt room. Nurse didn't ask why I was there, but the reason was in my chart. Doctor entered and abruptly asked me why I was there. When she started explaining the situation I had, she held up her hand when I started to ask a question stating she wasn't done talking. She was...Read More
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JUDY WADDELL in Peoria, AZ – Jul 29, 2017
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