Summary

Dr. James Forrester specializes in cardiovascular disease, bringing three decades of experience to their practice. They earned their medical degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine and completed residency training at Carolinas Medical Center. Dr. Forrester speaks English and has dedicated their career to helping patients with complex heart conditions.

Dr. Forrester practices at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center and sees patients across multiple Heart & Vascular Institute locations in Jacksonville, Wilmington, Southport, Whiteville, and Bolivia, North Carolina. They focus on treating irregular heart rhythms, including atrial fibrillation and rapid heart rate conditions. Dr. Forrester performs electrical cardioversion to restore normal heart rhythm and provides specialized allergy treatments. Patients rate Dr. Forrester 4.8 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 30 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Carolinas Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. James Summers Forrester has 6 locations

Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Jacksonville

2000 Brabham AveJacksonville, NC 28546
MonClosed
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington Annex

1500 Physicians DrWilmington, NC 28401
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Southport

3009 Medical Plaza LnSouthport, NC 28461
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Whiteville

800 Jefferson StWhiteville, NC 28472
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Bolivia

257 Hospital Dr NEBolivia, NC 28422
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Scotts Hill

109 Scotts Hill Medical Dr Ste 204Wilmington, NC 28411
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. James Summers ForresterDr. Dana Weisshaar, MDMatthew James SheafferJosephine Marie Troy Malfitano
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseNurse PractitionerNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
30 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Jacksonville , NCCambridge , MANew Bern , NCJacksonville , NC
Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine Med School: University of Toledo Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Summers Forrester

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • Health Alliance
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Liberty Health Advantage
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Security Life
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Summers Forrester has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Summers Forrester has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Cardiologist
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, North Carolina, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Carolinas Medical Center

Medical School

Wake Forest School Of MedicineGraduated in 1996

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What languages does Dr. James Forrester speak?
Dr. James Forrester speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. James Forrester affiliated with?
Dr. James Forrester is affiliated with Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center.
Where is Dr. James Forrester's office located?
Dr. James Forrester's office is located at 2000 Brabham Ave, Jacksonville, NC, 28546.

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