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
2050 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43221
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
915 Olentangy River Road
4th Floor Suite 4000 Columbus, OH 43212
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.
164 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 11/01/2020, Dr. Forrest has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Thank you to Dr. Forrest for explaining to me I needed to use my Flonase twice daily during this Spring allergy season.
Outstanding! RN office/doctor that provides quality health care in a timely/caring manner. An office that could be used at a model throughout the OSU system. Dr. Forrest takes his patient care to the highest level. I have been fortunate to have his care for 4+ years.
Dr Forrest always explains things so clearly and always gives a positive solution. I always feel so much better when I leave. He is a true professional yet kind, caring and understanding. I would absolutely go to no one else and have recommended him to many friends. The only negative is that we can't "clone" him.
Dr. Forrest knows my background and music experience. He never talks down. He has a good laugh as well. I've seen him for over 25 years.
5 STAR!
Dr. Forrest is my "her" for the care he has given me in treating my throat problem. My current positive "cured" state is due his advanced technology and skill. He is also a very positive, optimistic man. It's great to have him an part of my health-care team.
Dr. Forrest gave me all the time I needed for my visit. He went over my overall health & medications & also my current symptoms. Dr. Forrest is the best dr. I have ever seen.
I have ben seeing Dr. Forrest for several years. He has always given me great care. I can only say great things about him.
All good. Very personable and professional, he's the best all the way around.
All good!