Summary

Edwin C. Forrest, MD, provides emergency medicine services for any and every life-threatening situation at Ochsner Health.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 24 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville Dept of EM
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Ochsner Medical Center - Northshore

100 Medical Center DrSlidell, LA 70461

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Edwin Carroll Forrest, MDDr. Charles David Muntan, MDDr. Wade Joseph Estopinal, MDDr. Anoop Kumar Singh, MD
Emergency MedicineEmergency MedicineEmergency MedicineOrthopedic Surgery
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2.6 
24 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Slidell , LACovington , LASLIDELL , LABogalusa , LA
Med School: LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: Armed Forces Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Edwin Carroll Forrest

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Peoples Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthOne

Medical Specialties

Edwin Carroll Forrest has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Edwin Carroll Forrest has the following area of expertise

  • Emergency Medicine Specialist

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

Edwin Carroll Forrest holds an expired medical license in the states of Mississippi and Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Mississippi that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville Dept of EM in 2010 and University of Florida in 2010.

Medical School

Graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans in 2007 and Louisiana State Univ. School of Medicine in 2002.

NPI Number

Edwin Carroll Forrest's NPI number is 1568663698.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Edwin Forrest accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Edwin Forrest has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Edwin Forrest's office located?
Edwin Forrest's office is located at 100 Medical Center Dr, Slidell, LA, 70461.
How can I make an appointment with Edwin Forrest?
You can find contact information for Edwin Forrest here on Vitals.
What languages does Edwin Forrest speak?
Edwin Forrest speaks English.
Is Edwin Forrest accepting new patients?
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