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Summary
Interventional cardiology is the focus of Dr. Christopher Forrest's practice, with over 31 years in cardiovascular medicine. He treats coronary artery disease, coronary artery disease in women, and myocardial ischemia, and performs cardiac catheterization. He is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, and Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Vallejo. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and sees patients in Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Antioch, and Vallejo, California.
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Quick Facts
- 31 years of experience
- UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- 2 specialties
- 6 areas of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Christopher John Forrest has 4 locationsKaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center
1425 S Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94596 Tel: (925) 295-4000
Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center
2425 Geary BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94115 Tel: (415) 833-2000
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| Dr. Christopher John Forrest, MD | Euan A. Ashley, MD | Daniel Katz | Dr. William Fearon, MD |
| Cardiology | Cardiology | Cardiology | Cardiology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 31 Years of Experience | 30 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 32 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| Walnut Creek , CA | Stanford , CA | Stanford , CA | Stanford , CA |
| Med School: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | Med School: University Of Glasgow Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine | Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christopher John Forrest
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Christopher John Forrest has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Christopher John Forrest has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
31 Years Experience
Dr. Christopher John Forrest holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE and University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 1995.
NPI Number
Dr. Forrest's NPI number is 1245318302.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Dr. Christopher Forrest's office located?
- Dr. Christopher Forrest's office is located at 1425 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Christopher Forrest affiliated with?
- Dr. Christopher Forrest is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, and Kaiser Foundation Hospital.
- Does Dr. Christopher Forrest accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Christopher Forrest has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Does Dr. Christopher Forrest accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Christopher Forrest accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Is Dr. Christopher Forrest accepting new patients?
- Dr. Christopher Forrest has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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