Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
2050 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43221
L Arick Forrest, MD
- Otolaryngology
- Physician What's this? A physician, or doctor, is extensively trained to diagnose and treat complex medical problems. Often, physicians focus their practice on certain disease categories, treatment methods or patient types. Physicians can diagnose and treat illness, prescribe medication, offer medical consultation and advice, perform surgery and more.
Appointments: (614) 366-3687
About Me
I practice in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery, specializing in voice and swallowing disorders. Both of these health conditions also have significant social implications, and it’s very satisfying to be able to restore these abilities to a patient.Regardless of the reason for a visit, I believe in treating the entire patient. Our multidisciplinary teams work together with the patient as our central focus, developing targeted and tailored treatment plans for each individual. This approach enables us to provide more targeted treatments, fewer side effects and better outcomes.
Ohio State provides access to the highest quality of equipment and the ability to work with world-renowned clinicians and researchers. I appreciate being part of this top-notch team. Serving as Ohio State's medical director of ambulatory services also allows me to contribute to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center outside of my areas of specialty.
When I'm not on the job, I enjoy traveling, reading and attending Ohio State football games.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
- Elected Triological Society fellow
- Medical Director, Ohio State Ambulatory Services
- Director, Ohio State Voice and Swallowing Disorders Clinic
- Named to the Castle Connolly list of “Regional Top Doctors,” 2017–2018
- Best Doctor in America, 2017
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Oropharyngeal Cancers
- Mouth Cancers
- Voice Disorders
- Swallowing Disorders
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Thyroid Diseases
- Nose Diseases
- Submandibular Gland Diseases
- Airway Obstruction
- Apnea
- Cough
- Dyspnea
- Nosebleed
- Facial Paralysis
- Granuloma, Laryngeal
- Graves Disease
- Hoarseness
- Jaw Abnormalities
- Laryngeal Diseases
- Laryngeal Cancers
- Laryngismus
- Laryngocele
- Lingual Goiter
- Lip Cancers
- Lip Diseases
- Mouth Breathing
- Mucositis
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nasal Polyps
- Nose Cancers
- Otolaryngology
- Parathyroid Diseases
- Pharyngeal Diseases
- Pharyngeal Cancers
- Pharyngitis
- Rhinitis
- Salivary Gland Diseases
- Sinusitis
- Submandibular Gland Neoplasms
- Tongue Diseases
- Tonsillitis
- Tracheal Diseases
- Tracheal Tumors
- Tracheal Stenosis
- Tracheoesophageal Fistula
- Tracheostomy
- Tracheotomy
- Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
- Paranasal Sinus Diseases
Locations Where I Practice
Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
Eye and Ear Institute
Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
Education and Training
Medical Degree
MD
Ohio State University College of Medicine
6/30/1988
Residency
Otolaryngology
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
7/1/1989 -
6/1/1993
Fellowships
Laryngology
Vanderbilt University Hospital
7/1/1993 -
12/1/1993
Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
1/1/1994 -
12/31/1994
More About My Work
My Background
Reviews
183 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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- Overall
4.9 out of 5 - Explains Things Clearly 4.9
- Listens Carefully 5
- Gives Understandable Instructions 4.9
- Knows My Medical History 4.9
- Shows Respect 5
- Time Spent Together 4.9
72 Patient Comments
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As of 12/20/2018, Dr. Forrest has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2019
He listens carefully and is comfortable to be around.
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2019
He is always excellent!
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2019
he's outstanding -took lots of time to answer questions . gave me in-depth answers . honest . caring . professional. I trust him
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2019
Dr Forrest has been my doctor for 12years and has done 3surgeries on my sinuses. He is the best!
Reviewed on Mar 06, 2019
Dr. Forrest is the best.
Reviewed on Feb 07, 2019
Dr Forrest is very professional; I like that he did not jump to prescribe medicine. We discussed my COPD diagnosis; he asked if I had difficulty breathing; when I said no, he suggested I stop taking the Spiriva and see if I had difficulty breathing. I appreciate the suggestion; Spiriva is expensive.
Reviewed on Feb 05, 2019
Dr. Forrest was very thorough, not just investigating swallowing issues, but other ENT problems I am experiencing. Appreciate the time he took with me.
Reviewed on Feb 05, 2019
He was very professional and honest about my options I could tell that he had my best interests in mind and wasn't ordering tests just to drive up an insurance bill.
Reviewed on Jan 09, 2019
Very concerned - very professional.
Reviewed on Jan 08, 2019
I feel that the excellent ratings on the foregoing questions are due to Dr. Forrest who is respected by his by his staff.