L Arick Forrest, MD
Physician, Professor
Otolaryngology
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614-366-3687Conditions and expertise
- Tracheal Stenosis
- Tracheal Tumors
- Tracheal Diseases
- Tongue Diseases
- Tonsillitis
- Sinusitis
Locations
- Ear, Nose and Throat / Allergy in Eye and Ear Institute
Academic information
Department: Otolaryngology
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
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
Conditions and expertise
- Airway Obstruction
- Cough
- Facial Paralysis
- Graves Disease
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Hoarseness
- Jaw Abnormalities
- Laryngeal Cancers
- Lip Cancers
- Mouth Cancers
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nose Cancers
- Nose Diseases
- Nosebleed
- Oropharyngeal Cancers
- Otolaryngology
- Parathyroid Diseases
- Pharyngeal Cancers
- Pharyngeal Diseases
- Salivary Gland Diseases
- Shortness of Breath
- Sinusitis
- Sore Throat
- Swallowing Disorders
- Thyroid Diseases
- Tongue Diseases
- Tonsillitis
- Tracheal Diseases
- Tracheal Stenosis
- Tracheal Tumors
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Voice Disorders
Locations
Ear, Nose and Throat / Allergy
4th Floor Suite 4000
Columbus, OH 43212
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
1/1/1994 - 12/31/1994 - Fellowship - Laryngology
- Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, United States
7/1/1993 - 12/1/1993 - Residency - Otolaryngology
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/1989 - 6/1/1993 - Internship - Preliminary Medicine
- Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/1988 - 6/30/1989 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
9/1/1984 - 6/30/1988
Certification
-
American Board of Otolaryngology
5/3/1994
News and media
My news coverage
- New era of convenient healthcare begins at Ohio State Outpatient Care New Albany
- Media advisory: Ribbon-cutting to celebrate opening of Outpatient Care New Albany
- Researchers Make Telehealth Recommendations From Virtual Front Lines Of COVID-19
- Ohio State Wexner Medical Center Ramps Up Telehealth Services In Response To COVID-19 Pandemic
Ratings and 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.
63 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
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 11/3/2025, L Arick Forrest has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
I have been a patient of Dr. Forrest for at least 30 years. I've never had a bad experience.
Excellent
Very pleased with the provider. He listened well and explained everything in a way I could understand.
Professional, kind, knowledgeable, caring, easy to understand.
Experience is always good when I see Dr. Forrest
Dr Forrest is a wonderful doctor.He makes you comfortable and is very concerned about his patients He is the best .
Dr Forrest is the Best Doctor I have had. Knowledgeable, caring and has changed my life considering my condition. His care has brought me from misery to a normal functioning life. I'm so grateful and I tell him often.
Dr. Forrest is the best!!!
Excellent
Good listener
I cannot say enough good about this dr. He is very knowledgeable and willing to help resolve problems. I recommend him to others.
Great physician and person.