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Dr. Leighton Forrester, MD

Cardiology
5.0 (21)
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Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Leighton Forrester, MD

Dr. Leighton Forrester, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Cheverly, MD. They specialize in Cardiology, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiology. They graduated from University Of Maryland School Of Medicine and is affiliated with UM Capital Region Medical Center.

Dr. Forrester works at UM Capital Region Medical Group in Cheverly, MD. They frequently treat conditions like Chest Pain, Electrocardiogram (EKG) and Heart Palpitations along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Forrester's Office Locations

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    UM Capital Region Medical Group
    3001 Hospital Dr # H401, Cheverly, MD 20785 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 618-2000

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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
    • Anthem
    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Coventry Health Care
    • Coventry Health Care of Delaware
    • First Health
    • Humana
    • Medicaid
    • MultiPlan
    • UnitedHealthCare

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    Sep 10, 2019
    Dr Forrester is very thorough, explains, in terms I can understand, what he’s seeing/his assessment (from the combination of test results, labs, bp, and the narrative I tell), and is very helpful - helping me understand how I can help myself.
    Linda Ward — Sep 10, 2019
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    About Dr. Leighton Forrester, MD

    Specialties
    • Cardiology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1831240191
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Wash Hospital Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Wash Hospital Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Washington Hospital Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University Of Maryland School Of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • UM Capital Region Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

    Dr. Forrester works at UM Capital Region Medical Group in Cheverly, MD. View the full address on Dr. Forrester’s profile.

    Dr. Forrester has seen patients for Chest Pain, Electrocardiogram (EKG) and Heart Palpitations, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Forrester on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Forrester. 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.

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