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Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Maryland School of Medicine (2001)

Professional interests include: polyps, colorectal cancer screening, capsule endoscopy, and more.

7505 Osler Drive Suite 502
Towson, MD 21204

(410) 296-4210

Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD is a gastroenterologist in Baltimore, MD specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2001 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD is affiliated with University of Maryland Medical System and Gastro Health.

Office Locations

7505 Osler Drive Suite 502
Baltimore, MD 21204

(410) 296-4210

(410) 296-1489

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University of Maryland Medical System

7505 Osler Drive Suite 502
Towson, MD 21204

(410) 296-4210

(410) 296-1489

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. Joshua Forman, a gastroenterologist at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, often recommends that his patients with nausea try ginger supplements.”—"Can Ginger Really Settle an Upset Stomach?", New York Times, September 2025

“Joshua Forman, gastroenterologo del Centro Medico St. Joseph de la Universidad de Maryland, suele recomendar a sus pacientes con nauseas que prueben suplementos de jengibre.”—"El jengibre o kion realmente puede aliviar el malestar estomacal?", New York Times, September 2025

“Older adults should take note: "Most cases of colorectal cancer are detected after age 55, and the risk increases with age," says Dr. Josh Forman, a gastroenterologist at the University of Maryland...”—"First Edition: March 25, 2024 - KFF Health News", KFF Health News, March 2024

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

EGD with biopsy

EGD with endoscopic ultrasound

EGD with lesion removal

endoscopy

gastrointestinal biopsy

gastrointestinal procedures

preventive care

removal of lesion

screening colonoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD performed more colonoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, EGD with biopsy, EGD with endoscopic ultrasound, EGD with lesion removal, endoscopy, gastrointestinal biopsy, gastrointestinal procedures, preventive care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Top 25%

By Volume:

EGD with esophageal dilation

ERCP with foreign body removal

ERCP with stent placement

esophageal balloon dilation

esophageal dilation

In 2012, Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD performed more EGD with esophageal dilation, ERCP with foreign body removal, ERCP with stent placement, esophageal balloon dilation, and esophageal dilation procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Baltimore, MD during 2012 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	64
balloon dilation	24
diagnostic procedures	244
doctor visit	444
esophageal dilation	11
gastrointestinal procedures	588
hospital care	381
hydrogen breath test	14
image guided procedures	64
inpatient care	381
methane breath test	14
minimally invasive procedures	588
minor procedures	64
preventive care	71
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	244
stent placement (stenting)	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	149

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Baltimore, MD during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	82
balloon dilation	20
diagnostic procedures	283
doctor visit	520
foreign body removal	17
gastrointestinal procedures	684
hospital care	296
hydrogen breath test	12
image guided procedures	82
inpatient care	296
methane breath test	12
minimally invasive procedures	700
minor procedures	82
preventive care	95
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	283
stent placement (stenting)	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	187

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	305
Female	378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	572
Black	90
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	109
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Baltimore, MD during 2014 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	86
balloon dilation	44
diagnostic procedures	328
doctor visit	581
esophageal dilation	32
foreign body removal	49
gastrointestinal procedures	801
hospital care	189
hydrogen breath test	13
image guided procedures	86
injections	15
inpatient care	189
methane breath test	13
minimally invasive procedures	801
minor procedures	86
preventive care	78
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	328
stent placement (stenting)	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	200

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	402

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	589
Black	76
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	320
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	94
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Baltimore, MD during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	85
balloon dilation	32
diagnostic procedures	327
doctor visit	614
esophageal dilation	32
foreign body removal	32
gastrointestinal procedures	731
hospital care	119
image guided procedures	85
inpatient care	119
minimally invasive procedures	748
minor procedures	85
preventive care	71
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	327
stent placement (stenting)	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	195

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	620
Female	872

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1256
Black	170
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	682
From 75 to 84	456
85 and over	214
Less than 65	140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Baltimore, MD during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	74
balloon dilation	37
diagnostic procedures	393
doctor visit	661
esophageal dilation	37
foreign body removal	40
gastrointestinal procedures	814
hospital care	51
image guided procedures	74
injections	12
inpatient care	51
manometry	11
minimally invasive procedures	817
minor procedures	74
preventive care	68
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	393
stent placement (stenting)	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	197

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	334
Female	432

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	671
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	355
From 75 to 84	239
85 and over	106
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Baltimore, MD during 2017 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	73
balloon dilation	35
diagnostic procedures	472
doctor visit	693
esophageal dilation	35
gastrointestinal procedures	889
hospital care	57
image guided procedures	73
injections	17
inpatient care	57
minimally invasive procedures	889
minor procedures	73
preventive care	96
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	456
stent placement (stenting)	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	202

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	367
Female	512

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	766
Black	78
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	442
From 75 to 84	282
85 and over	96
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Baltimore, MD during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	69
balloon dilation	37
diagnostic procedures	493
doctor visit	773
esophageal dilation	37
foreign body removal	32
gastrointestinal procedures	1103
hospital care	69
image guided procedures	69
injections	20
inpatient care	69
minimally invasive procedures	1122
minor procedures	69
preventive care	135
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	477
stent placement (stenting)	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	250

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	463
Female	580

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	913
Black	70
Hispanic	12
Asian	12
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	524
From 75 to 84	369
85 and over	90
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Baltimore, MD during 2019 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	50
balloon dilation	50
diagnostic procedures	543
doctor visit	824
esophageal dilation	50
foreign body removal	56
gastrointestinal procedures	1193
hospital care	60
image guided procedures	50
injections	19
inpatient care	60
minimally invasive procedures	1193
minor procedures	50
preventive care	143
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	532
stent placement (stenting)	43
ultrasound (sonogram)	242

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	464
Female	670

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1006
Black	71
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	566
From 75 to 84	394
85 and over	117
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Baltimore, MD during 2020 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	48
balloon dilation	32
diagnostic procedures	466
doctor visit	580
esophageal dilation	32
foreign body removal	54
gastrointestinal procedures	1044
hospital care	44
image guided procedures	48
injections	19
inpatient care	44
minimally invasive procedures	1044
minor procedures	48
preventive care	132
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	466
stent placement (stenting)	54
ultrasound (sonogram)	192

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	435
Female	657

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	956
Black	67
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	49
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	541
From 75 to 84	384
85 and over	115
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Baltimore, MD during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	48
balloon dilation	29
diagnostic procedures	564
doctor visit	658
esophageal dilation	29
foreign body removal	52
gastrointestinal procedures	1186
hospital care	29
image guided procedures	48
injections	20
inpatient care	29
minimally invasive procedures	1204
minor procedures	48
preventive care	165
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	564
stent placement (stenting)	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	223

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	487
Female	713

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1043
Black	82
Hispanic	13
Asian	17
Other	45
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	562
From 75 to 84	451
85 and over	114
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Baltimore, MD during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	48
balloon dilation	29
diagnostic procedures	696
doctor visit	836
esophageal dilation	29
foreign body removal	52
gastrointestinal procedures	1324
hospital care	18
image guided procedures	48
injections	15
inpatient care	18
minimally invasive procedures	1343
minor procedures	48
preventive care	185
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	696
stent placement (stenting)	48
ultrasound (sonogram)	214

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	514
Female	793

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1151
Black	83
Hispanic	15
Asian	11
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	629
From 75 to 84	512
85 and over	110
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Baltimore, MD were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

aspiration	66
balloon dilation	33
diagnostic procedures	437
doctor visit	653
esophageal dilation	32
foreign body removal	42
gastrointestinal procedures	941
hospital care	119
hydrogen breath test	13
image guided procedures	66
injections	17
inpatient care	119
manometry	11
methane breath test	13
minimally invasive procedures	949
minor procedures	66
preventive care	112
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	433
stent placement (stenting)	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	204

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD.

**Gender**
Female	546
Male	388

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	77
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	811
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	25

**Age**
85 and over	105
75 to 84	318
Less than 65	63
65 to 74	446

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

Education & Training

Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2001. He completed residency at University of Maryland Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (2001)

Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center (2005)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (2008)

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Maryland Medical System

Gastro Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joshua Seth Forman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$7,567 Creon $3,271	Humira $871	Lupron $295	Viekira $90	Mavyret $79	Other $2,961
AbbVie Inc.	$7,195 Creon $5,212	Rinvoq $930	Humira $546	Skyrizi $237	LINZESS $193	Other $77
Boston Scientific Corporation	$3,389 AXIOS $808	EXALT Model D $524	SPYGLASS $409	EXALT $338	ACQUIRE $303	Other $1,007
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$1,717 STELARA $924	SIMPONI $532	OLYSIO $193	REMICADE $36	SIMPONI ARIA $31
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$1,149 ENTYVIO $908	MOTEGRITY $141	GATTEX $50	AMITIZA $31	$19
Other	$8,071 XIFAXAN $613	ZEPOSIA $582	LINZESS $388	ZENPEP $344	VIBERZI $279	Other $5,865

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$18,275
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$9,350
Travel and Lodging	$1,241
Education	$159
Gift	$63

Biography

Dr. Joshua Forman is an adult gastroenterology specialist in Towson, MD and Baltimore, MD. Before completing his residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Dr. Forman attended medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. His clinical interests include gastrointestinal bleeding, polyps, and gallbladder problems. Dr. Forman has received the distinction of Baltimore Magazine Top Doctor. He is professionally affiliated with the University of Maryland Medical System and Gastro Health.