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
2050 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-3890
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-9431
400 Altair Pkwy
Suite 4200
Westerville, OH 43082
614-366-3687
in Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Road
4th Floor Suite 4000
Columbus, OH 43212
614-366-3687
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
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
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
5.0 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
5.0 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.9 out of 5
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Shows Respect
5.0 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
5.0 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 09/30/2022, Dr. Forrest has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr. Forrest is the best.
Dr Forrest explained that I needed to use the nasal spray for 10 days to help in getting rid of the small polyps.
He is the best cares for his patients.
Always great.
Care provider I trust 100% with any medical issues.
Dr. Forrest is the best. Takes exceptional care of my health, always available, knowledgeable, kind and does what is good for me.
Always shows concern for all my health issues.
Dr. Forrest is an excellent doctor.
None all good.
He even addressed several non voice issues - - - And he smiled.
Dr. Forrest is one of the best physicians I've ever known. Clone him!
Dr. Forrest is simply the BEST! I am so lucky to have him as my doctor, and OSU Wexner is lucky to have him as one of their leaders. As much as I would hate to lose him as my physician, it sure seems like he'd make a great CEO for Wexner Medical Center!
Best doctor I have ever had.
Outstanding! Courteous, thorough - Very good at explaining.
Good at listening & showing compassion.
Great dr.!
Best doctor.
Dr. Forrest performed surgery on me a few years ago with very positive results. I trust his knowledge and advice without question. His exam and addressing my recent concerns were thorough and very helpful.
Dr. Forrest listens well and takes appropriate action.
He was excellent.
Care extremely professional.
Super doc
Very professional and sincerely concerned about my health!
Outstanding!
Very good.
Dr. Forrest is always professional very kind and courteous. I will and have referred Doctor Forrest to family & friend.
Dr. Forrest had diagnosed and helped me with several issues over the years. I am most grateful.
Excellent doctor. Have been going to Dr. Forrest for years.
Always good couldn't ask for a better person.
Dr. Forrest is exceptional
Dr Forrest is amazing! I feel like whenever I talk to him about my health that he listens well. He also addresses Health concerns that are not always related to why I am there.
Always prompt asks questions and listens to my questions
My provider has been seeing me for almost 30 yrs. Now I average every 3 to 5 yrs. Remembers everything about me. Saved my life during first visit in hospital. I am forever and always grateful for his brilliance, kindness, and down to earth friendly nature.
This was my first time seeing Dr. Forrest. He was extremely kind & listened to my concerns & questions. I will definitely use him again if I need to see an ENT again!
Very good
Always enjoyable, gentle & interested in me and my concerns.
He's the best. Always follows up and is very conscientious.
Dr. Forrest is a very nice person.
Dr. Forrest was great at diagnosing my problem and coming up with a solution. Thank you, Dr. Forrest!
The experience with Dr. Forrest was great. I was experiencing severe pain with a tube in my ear. He was able to remove the tube. And I am grateful!
I have none I love Dr. Forrest like a son out of all my doctors I rate him number one on my lists from day 1 he has always treated me with respect.
They attended to me as I was having a medical episode of dizziness and high blood pressure. Check to see if I was diabetic.
Best doctor I have ever had.
Awesome !!
Excellent.
Dr. Forrest saw me right away because I had a problem.
Dr. Forrest is the best!
Very good.
Dr. Forrest examined my nose and checked to make sure I did not have any polyps.
The best!
Takes time to listen
This Dr is my cocencepOf an excellent practioner and role modlr
Dr. Forrest thinks outside box to resolve issues.
Excellent always.
Excellent doctor. Very knowledgeable. Great personality.
Excellentwonderful
I really like and trust Dr. Forrest. He is thorough, very kind and listens. He has taken very good care of me and I am very glad he is my dr.
Dr. Forrest outstanding care of me. No improvement can be made. He is doing a real good work. HE IS PROVIDE.
All good.
I have had 3-4 previous sinus surgeries and there is no one I trust more than Dr. Forrest to treat me!
Good
Dr. Forrest always knows my current health problems and addressed those. He is very through.
All good.
Dr. Forrest is the absolute best and always has been.
Dr. Forrest is an amazing physician/person. He's very thorough and patient. He never makes me feel he's rushed. While looking at my medical records he probes for additional information regarding my medical conditions. He demonstrates concern in areas that are under the care of other physicians, not just his specialty.
I respect Dr. Forrest as a doctor and his opinions. I am comfortable always with his diagnosis and my visit. Thank You.
I like him he is very good on what he does checks you very therally
Knowledgeable, courteous, efficient, acknowledged my questions n concerns
Dr. Forrest is very kind, courteous, helpful, & respectful. He takes time with the patient to answer any questions & concerns that I may have.
The best! 10#.
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.