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Summary
Dr. Christopher Forrest specializes in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, bringing 31 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine, where he built the foundation for his expertise in heart and vascular care. His dual specialization allows him to both diagnose complex heart conditions and perform advanced procedures to treat them.
Dr. Forrest practices at several 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 coronary artery disease specifically affecting women. His procedural expertise includes performing electrocardiograms to assess heart rhythm, cardiac catheterizations to examine heart function, and coronary angiograms to visualize blood vessels in the heart.
Dr. Forrest practices at several 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 coronary artery disease specifically affecting women. His procedural expertise includes performing electrocardiograms to assess heart rhythm, cardiac catheterizations to examine heart function, and coronary angiograms to visualize blood vessels in the heart.
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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 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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| Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 31 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 28 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | ||
| Walnut Creek , CA | Stanford , CA | Stanford , CA | Stanford , CA |
| Med School: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania | Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine | Med School: UNIVERSITY OF IOWA ROY J AND LUCILLE A CARVER COLLEGE 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
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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- Dr. Christopher Forrest is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, and Kaiser Foundation Hospital.
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