Dr. L Arick Forrest, MD | Westerville, OH | Otolaryngologist

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Dr. L Arick Forrest specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, focusing on conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, and related structures. He earned his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio, and completed his residency training in otolaryngology at Ohio State University Hospital as well as general surgery at Riverside Methodist Hospital. With 38 years of clinical experience, Dr. Forrest holds board certification in otolaryngology from the American Board of Otolaryngology. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Forrest practices at The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute and maintains offices in Westerville and Columbus, Ohio. He treats patients with vocal cord dysfunction and voice problems, including spasmodic dysphonia. His procedural expertise includes fiberoptic pharyngoscopy for examining the throat and voice box, flexible laryngoscopy to evaluate vocal cord function, and bedside swallow evaluations …to assess swallowing difficulties. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.7 out of 5 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
2.7

23 Ratings
38 years of experience
30 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Oh State Univ Hosp, Otolaryngology; Riverside Methodist Hosp, General Surgery
9 written reviews
1 specialty
12 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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Do you have a licence to diagnose your patients with a psychiatric disorder, Mr. ENT? You are messed up! Zero stars if I could for you.

August 4th, 2018

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He lies to his patients. He looks his nose down at his patients. Does not take patients serious. Never again!

May 19th, 2018

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ZERO STARS! Wasted my time and money

April 10th, 2018

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Can you believe this idiot sends his patients to see a Psychiatrist? I want my money back you worthless doctor. I give you all zeros!

December 27th, 2017

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Did nothing for patient. You lied to me, Dr.

December 22nd, 2017

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This ENT is very rude

November 25th, 2017

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This doctor was recommended to me a couple of months ago. I went to see him because of a post thyroidectomy with neck discomfort, tightness and swelling in throat. He first said he thought it was submandibular gland problem and prescribed medicine for 30 days. Without any relief I went to see him again. This time, he ordered blood work and another 30 days of a different medicine. Blood work was normal and was supposed to remove the gland. After many phone calls and leaving messages, the office lady calls me back to report the doctor is going to do nothing and said I needed to see a psychiatrist for pain management. His 5 star rating on here is VERY MISLEADING. Look else where for your ENT doctor. If I could have given him zero stars, I would have. He gets a "F" from me.

November 17th, 2017

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The best! I wouldn't think of going to anyone else. A brilliant doctor. Tops in his field. He's very thorough and really cares about his patients. I have been going to him since 2009.

January 15th, 2015

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He Cares. He genuinely wants us better. He is personable and super smart much more intelligent than 95% of all physicians. I appreciate the sacrifice he made staying at OSU and not going to Cleveland Clinic where he would probably be better compensated and receive more recognition in academia for his talents. Despite being extremely handsome he is very meek and never comes off cocky as some specialists sometimes do.

January 8th, 2015

Ohio State Ear, Nose and Throat Westerville

400 Altair Pkwy Ste 4200Westerville, OH 43082

Tel: (614) 366-3687

Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Ohio State Eye and Ear Institute

915 Olentangy River RdColumbus, OH 43212

Tel: (614) 366-3687

Mon5:45 am - 6:00 pm

Tue5:45 am - 6:00 pm

Wed5:45 am - 6:00 pm

Thu5:45 am - 6:00 pm

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Dr. L Arick Forrest, MD	Dr. David Jay Sand, MD	Dr. Nicholas Scott Andresen, MD	Dr. Sarah Morgan Sussman
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery	Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery	Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery	Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
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38 Years of Experience	44 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience	4 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Westerville , OH	Granville , OH	Columbus , OH	Columbus , OH
Med School: Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh	Med School: Temple University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Iowa	Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University
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Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

Allergies
Blepharospasm
Chronic Sinusitis
Deviated Septum
Facial Trauma
Hearing Loss
Microsurgery
Polyps
Smell Disorders
Swallowing Disorders
Tumors
Voice Disorders

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Otolaryngology

Otolaryngology

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Ohio, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Oh State Univ Hosp, Otolaryngology; Riverside Methodist Hosp, General Surgery

Ohio State University Hospital Program

Medical School

Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus OhGraduated in 1988

Ohio State University / College of MedicineGraduated in 1988

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Where is Dr. L Arick Forrest's office located?: Dr. L Arick Forrest's office is located at 400 Altair Pkwy Ste 4200, Westerville, OH, 43082.
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