Matthew D. Forrester, MD
Spokane, WA 99204
Providence Northwest Heart & Lung - Spokane
62 West 7th Avenue, Suite 110, Spokane, WA 99204
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About Matthew D. Forrester
Dr. Forrester is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with a breadth of experience in heart and chest surgery, including treating aneurysms (a bulging or ballooning in the artery). He is one of few cardiothoracic surgeons in the United States that perform aortic valve repair procedures. Other areas of specialization for Dr. Forrester include aortic root reconstruction, aortic valve repair and replacements, and Ross Procedures, a cardiac surgery in which a diseased aortic valve is replaced with the patient's own pulmonary valve. Dr. Forrester completed his residency at Stanford University Hospital and Clinic before moving to Spokane in 2013 to join the Heart Institute Team at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center. He has multiple professional certifications and currently serves on the Heart Institute Joint Operating Executive Committee, as well as the Structural Heart Disease Committee at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center. Dr. Forrester has been involved in distinguished research projects and published peer-reviewed articles in notable journals. When not caring for patients, Dr. Forrester is an avid outdoorsman.
Emory University School of Medicine
2007
Stanford Hospital and Clinics
2013
Stanford Hospital and Clinics
2008
Stanford University School of Medicine
2013
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Providence Medical Group - Inland Northwest
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Dr. Forester replaced my aortic valve seven years ago. I have had a complete return to normal function.I am very grateful to him.I had not seen him since my post-op visit.I made this appointment to discuss my aortic aneurysm and its possible repair. It was a very informative visit.If I need surgery in the future, I hope to have Dr. Forester as my surgeon.
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Exceptional care and experience.
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Made to feel very secure in upcoming procedure. He made me feel like he really cared about putting me at ease.
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He was very down to earth and explained the surgery very, very well
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All the providers and their staff have been great. They have treated myself & my family with respect, politeness, answered any questions we had & they all were professional & kind.
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My first visit with Dr. Forrester and his team has been nothing short of exemplary.
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