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61 Ratings with 59 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Matthew Forrester is a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon specializing in cardiovascular disease, surgery, thoracic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, and transplant surgery. He earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and completed his internship at Stanford Hospital and Clinics in 2008, followed by his residency at both Stanford Hospital and Clinics and Stanford University School of Medicine in 2013. With 19 years of experience in the field, Dr. Forrester brings extensive expertise to complex cardiac and thoracic procedures. He speaks English fluently.
Dr. Forrester practices at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and sees patients at the Providence Heart Institute Cardiothoracic Surgery Center in Spokane, Washington. His clinical focus includes treating conditions such as pulmonary nodules, aortic valve stenosis, and atelectasis. He performs various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including chest imaging studies and arterial line placement. …Patients have given Dr. Forrester an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in his surgical expertise and patient care.
Read More Read less Dr. Forrester practices at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and sees patients at the Providence Heart Institute Cardiothoracic Surgery Center in Spokane, Washington. His clinical focus includes treating conditions such as pulmonary nodules, aortic valve stenosis, and atelectasis. He performs various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including chest imaging studies and arterial line placement. …Patients have given Dr. Forrester an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in his surgical expertise and patient care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 19 years of experience
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Stanford Hospital and Clinics
- 59 written reviews
- 1 award
- 5 specialties
- 9 areas 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
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Awards
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Office Location
Providence Heart Institute, Cardiothoracic Surgery Center - Spokane
62 W 7th Ave Ste 320Spokane, WA 99204 Tel: (509) 456-0262
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| Cardiovascular Disease | Diagnostic Radiology | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 19 Years of Experience | 5 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | |
| Spokane , WA | Durham , NC | Spokane , WA | Spokane Valley , WA |
| Med School: Emory University School of Medicine | Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine | ||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Matthew Donovan Forrester
Medical Specialties
Matthew Donovan Forrester has the following 5 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Matthew Donovan Forrester has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
19 Years Experience
Matthew Donovan Forrester holds an expired medical license in the state of Washington.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Washington that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Stanford Hospital and Clinics in 2013 and Stanford University School of Medicine in 2013.
Internship
Completed their internship at Stanford Hospital and Clinics in 2008.
Medical School
Graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2007.
NPI Number
Matthew Donovan Forrester's NPI number is 1386805539.
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