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Dr. Imelda De Forest, MD

Dr. Imelda De Forest, MD

Pediatrics*
(805) 212-1043

Dr. Imelda De Forest, MD is a pediatrician in Oxnard, CA. She is affiliated with medical facilities St. John's Regional Medical Center and St. John's Hospital Camarillo. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (17 reviews)
(805) 212-1043
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1700 N Rose Ave Ste 280
Oxnard, CA 93030

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Dignity Health Medical Group - Ventura County

Pediatrics - Dignity Health Medical Group - Oxnard, CA1700 N Rose Ave Ste 280 Oxnard, CA 93030
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Care Philosophy

"As a pediatrician and mom, I believe that it takes a village to raise a child. I consider myself part of the team in raising and caring for your child. I offer availability, compassion, experience, and expertise in..."

- Dr. Imelda De Forest, MD

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. De Forest's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. De Forest

3.6
17 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
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Dr. DeForest is wonderful and we have felt we are in great hands with her.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 05, 2024
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Our family loves and trusts Dr. Deforest! She has never let us down, always listened to our concerns, our kids love having their doctor appointments because they love her. Awesome pediatrician!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 07, 2024
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Dr. Deforest was great. She seemed to really care and concern for our son.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 26, 2024
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We were first time parents of a newborn when we first met her. Her bedside manor was terrible and made us feel so guilty for not giving our baby the hep b vaccination right away. Instead of being professional and educating us about it, she was degrading and absolutely terrible. I would never go back to her in a million years and she should be ashamed of the way she treated us. Stay far away from her if you are looking for a kind, educated, empathetic doctor. She could see i was confused and upset, but didnt care, instead scolded us and said we could not be her patients if we didnt vaccine, which i never said i wanted to, i just wanted to wait another month for hepatitis b. I can't emphasize enough my discontent for this doctor.
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What could be improved
No results
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care philosophy

As a pediatrician and mom, I believe that it takes a village to raise a child. I consider myself part of the team in raising and caring for your child. I offer availability, compassion, experience, and expertise in the medical care of your child.

biography

At Dignity Health Medical Group, we are dedicated to providing daily excellence for all your health care needs. We believe an important part of that excellence is truly listening, ensuring patients understand their medical situation, and enabling...read more

  • Pediatrics

  • Pediatric Medicine

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. John's Regional Medical Center

    1600 N Rose Ave
    Oxnard, CA 93030
    Recipient of 34
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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  • St. John's Hospital Camarillo

    2309 Antonio Ave
    Camarillo, CA 93010
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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