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, 2014-2019
- 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,” 2017–2019
- 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
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
2050 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43221
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location. Please call the “Schedule an appointment” number shown above for scheduling assistance.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
MD
9/1/1984 - 6/30/1988
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/1989 - 6/1/1993
Fellowship
Vanderbilt University Hospital, Nashville, TN
7/1/1993 - 12/1/1993
Fellowship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
1/1/1994 - 12/31/1994
Board Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology
5/3/1994
Academic Information
My Department
Otolaryngology
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
241 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Clearly
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
5 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.9 out of 5
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Shows Respect
5 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 11/21/2019, Dr. Forrest has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Doctor Forrest is a very good doc, the best I see now.
Dr Forrest is always there to greet you with a smile. very attentive and caring.
Dr. Forrest is an excellent doctor, the best @ OSU.
Dr. Forrest is the best - always caring/professional & treats patients with respect.
I look forward to my visits with Dr. Forrest. He is very thorough and personable and knowledgeable of my health concerns.
Dr. Forrest is the best!! He takes time & is very caring & thorough.
The best Doctor I know.
excellent service
Dr. Forrest is the very best physician I have ever known, both, professionally and as my physician. He always makes time to answer my list of questions and the information he provides is easy to understand. He reviews all my medical conditions and I know he cares about my health. The last time I saw him, he even asked about my husband and made some suggestions. Without a doubt, I know Dr. Forrest cares about his patients and his ultimate desire is to help them!!
excellent care