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Dr. James Forrester Jr, MD

Dr. James Forrester Jr, MD

Cardiology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. James Forrester Jr, MD is a cardiologist in Wilmington, NC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Forrester Jr has extensive experience in Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures, Adult Congenital Heart Conditions, and Heart Conditions. He graduated from Wake Forest University in 1996. He is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 5 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Locations

Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Scotts Hill

Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Scotts Hill109 Scotts Hill Medical Dr Ste 204 Wilmington, NC 28411
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Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Bolivia

Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Bolivia257 Hospital Dr NE Bolivia, NC 28422
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Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Jacksonville

Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Jacksonville2000 Brabham Ave Jacksonville, NC 28546
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Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Southport

Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Southport3009 Medical Plaza Ln Southport, NC 28461
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Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Whiteville

Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Whiteville800 Jefferson St Whiteville, NC 28472
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Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington Annex

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At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Forrester Jr specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Quiet HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Forrester Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Forrester Jr

5.0

7 ratings, 5 with a written review
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 01, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Ron E in Wilmington, NC – Feb 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Jeff Granato in Wilmington, NC – Sep 21, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
CAROLYN BENTON in Wilmington, NC – Mar 10, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Fuquay Varina, NC – Mar 10, 2016
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About Me

biography

My father was a family physician in a small North Carolina town for over 50 years, and my admiration for - and loving relationship with - him helped shaped my desire to pursue a career in medicine. \n So did my first personal exposure to medicine....read more
  • Cardiology

  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

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  • Harvard Medical School

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Carolina Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    Internship Hospital
  • Wake Forest University

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

    2131 S 17th St
    Wilmington, NC 28401
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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