Joseph Forester, DO, FACAAI

Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

Dr. Joseph Forester is a board-certified Allergist and Immunologist. He attended medical school at the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri and completed his residency in Pediatrics and fellowship in Adult and Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium at Lackland Air Force Base and Fort Sam Houston, Texas. During his military career, Dr. Forester commanded over 130 personnel in a diverse and multi-specialty medical flight, served as Chief Medical Officer at the Air Force’s third-largest hospital, and held the position of Chief of Allergy and Immunology at Elgin Air Force Base in Florida for the last 12 years of his military career, retiring at the rank of Colonel.  He has multiple publications in the fields of allergy & immunology, and medical education.

Accepting New Patients

Education

Medical degree

2003 – University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kansas City, MO

Medical Training

Residency

2006 – San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
Houston, TX

Fellowship

2011 – San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
Houston, TX

Certifications

American Board of Allergy and Immunology
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons, Allergy/Immunology and Pediatrics

Honors & Awards

96th Medical Group’s Field Guide Officer Clinical Excellence Award
Air Force Materiel Command Best Inpatient Safety Program
Instructor of the Year – US Air Force Academy Physician Assistant Program
Outstanding Graduate Award, SAUSHEC Pediatrics Residency

Clinic Locations

  • 1948 Alabama Highway 157
  • Professional Office Building 1, Suite 450
  • Cullman, AL 35058