Summary

Dr. Christopher Forrest specializes in cardiovascular disease with additional expertise in interventional cardiology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and brings over three decades of experience to his practice. His dual specialization allows him to both diagnose heart conditions and perform minimally invasive procedures to treat them.

Dr. Forrest practices at multiple Kaiser Permanente locations throughout Northern California, including facilities in Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Antioch, and Vallejo. He treats patients with heart attacks, coronary artery disease, and focuses particularly on heart disease in women. His procedural expertise includes performing electrocardiograms to monitor heart rhythm, cardiac catheterizations to examine heart function, and coronary angiograms to visualize blocked arteries.

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Quick Facts

  • 31 years of experience
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Christopher John Forrest has 4 locations

Kaiser Permanente Antioch Medical Center

4501 Sand Creek RdAntioch, CA 94531

Kaiser Foundation Hospital

975 Sereno DrVallejo, CA 94589

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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Speaks English
Walnut Creek , CAStanford , CAStanford , CAPortola Valley , CA
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine
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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

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Heart Block
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
University Of Arizona College Of MedicineGraduated in 1995

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Dr. Christopher Forrest's office is located at 1425 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596.
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