L Arick Forrest

L Arick Forrest, MD

  • Otolaryngology
  • Physician

Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology

4.9 out of 5
  • 151 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
  • 72 Patient Comments

Insurances We Accept

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, 2014-2019
  • Elected Triological Society fellow
  • Medical Director, Ohio State Ambulatory Services
  • Director, Ohio State Voice and Swallowing Disorders Clinic
  • Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
  • 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
  • Nose Cancers
  • Otolaryngology
  • Parathyroid Diseases
  • Pharyngeal Diseases
  • Pharyngeal Cancers
  • Pharyngitis
  • Salivary Gland Diseases
  • Sinusitis
  • Submandibular Gland Neoplasms
  • Tongue Diseases
  • Tonsillitis
  • Tracheal Diseases
  • Tracheal Tumors
  • Tracheal Stenosis
  • Tracheoesophageal Fistula
  • Tracheostomy
  • Tracheotomy
  • Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

Locations Where I Practice

Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.

Education and Training

Education History

Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
Medical School
9/1/1984 - 6/30/1988

Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH
Internship
7/1/1988 - 6/30/1989

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
Residency
7/1/1989 - 6/1/1993

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Fellowship
7/1/1993 - 12/1/1993

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
Fellowship
1/1/1994 - 12/31/1994

Board Certification

American Board of Otolaryngology
5/3/1994

Academic Information

My Department

Otolaryngology

More About My Work

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.

151 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.9 out of 5
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.9 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    5.0 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    5.0 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.9 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    5.0 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    5.0 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Apr 18, 2023

    Dr. Forrest is the best.

  • Reviewed on Apr 07, 2023

    Dr Forrest explained that I needed to use the nasal spray for 10 days to help in getting rid of the small polyps.

  • Reviewed on Mar 26, 2023

    He is the best cares for his patients.

  • Reviewed on Mar 21, 2023

    Always great.

  • Reviewed on Mar 17, 2023

    Care provider I trust 100% with any medical issues.

  • Reviewed on Mar 13, 2023

    Dr. Forrest is the best. Takes exceptional care of my health, always available, knowledgeable, kind and does what is good for me.

  • Reviewed on Mar 12, 2023

    Always shows concern for all my health issues.

  • Reviewed on Mar 03, 2023

    Dr. Forrest is an excellent doctor.

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 09/30/2022, Dr. Forrest has reported no relationships with companies or entities.