She speaks Spanish. She is especially interested in connective tissue disorders, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. Dr. Forbess is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. She is a graduate of Weill Cornell Medical College and Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. For her professional training, Dr. Forbess completed a residency program at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Forbess's average patient rating is 3.5 stars out of 5. She honors Health Net, Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and more. She has received the following distinction: Distinguished Fellow Award, American College of Rheumatology.