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Dr. James Forrester Jr, MD

Cardiology
5.0 (6)
Map Pin Small Wilmington, NC
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Forrester Jr, MD

Dr. James Forrester Jr, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Wilmington, NC. They specialize in Cardiology, has 27 years of experience. They graduated from WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY and is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Columbus Regional Healthcare System.

Dr. Forrester Jr works at Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington Annex in Wilmington, NC. They frequently treat conditions like Supraventricular Tachycardia, Heart Disease and Syncope along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Cigna and Humana as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Forrester Jr's Office Locations

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    Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington Annex
    1500 Physicians Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 507-2876

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  • Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
  • Columbus Regional Healthcare System

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    Oct 01, 2020
    Takes a lot of time to clearly explain and answer all your questions, Very personable.
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    About Dr. James Forrester Jr, MD

    Specialties
    • Cardiology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1154439149
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Harvard Medical School
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Carolina Med Ctr
    Residency
    Internship
    • Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY
    Medical Education

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    Dr. James Forrester Jr, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Forrester Jr is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Forrester Jr has an average wait time of 10 – 15 minutes at their office(s).

    Dr. Forrester Jr has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Forrester Jr works at Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington Annex in Wilmington, NC. View the full address on Dr. Forrester Jr’s profile.

    Dr. Forrester Jr has seen patients for Supraventricular Tachycardia, Heart Disease and Syncope, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Forrester Jr on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Forrester Jr. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Forrester Jr.

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