James Forrester Jr., MD

James Forrester Jr., MD

Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

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About Me

Biography

My father was a family physician in a small North Carolina town for over 50 years, and my admiration for - and loving relationship with - him helped shaped my desire to pursue a career in medicine.

So did my first personal exposure to medicine. As a 5-year-old-boy, I spent almost two weeks in the...

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

What I Treat

Specialties

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

My Medical Background

Medical school

Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest Univ (1996)

Residency

Internal Medicine - Atrium - Formerly, Carolinas HealthCare System (1999)

Fellowship

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology - Rush University Medical Center (2003)

Cardiology - Rush University Medical Center (2002)

Board certifications

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Years of experience

undefined+ years of experience

Insurance Details

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Reviews

4.89299 reviews

Ratings by Category

4.67
Administration and Staff
4.73
Medically Informed Visit
4.89
Bedside Manner
4.9
Privacy and Trust

Verified patient

Sep 2024

This was my first visit to Dr. Forrester. He had thoroughly reviewed my medical history and I was very comfortable with him. He spent a lot of time explaining my options for treatment. I would highly recommend Dr. Forrester.

Verified patient

Sep 2024

Great guy; very easy to talk to and listens to what you say. He explains what your condition is and exactly the symptoms are that gives him the conclusion to move forward. Grateful to have him.

Verified patient

Sep 2024

Dr Forrester is the best. Thorough check. Answers all questions.

Verified patient

Sep 2024

Informed- He addressed the problems. I felt he was knowledgeable

Verified patient

Sep 2024

Very impressed with my first visit with Dr James Forrester. Very informative and personable doctor.

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