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Dr. Leighton Forrester, MD

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Dr. Leighton Forrester, MD
5.0 (21 Ratings)

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Dr. Leighton Forrester, MD

Cardiology*
Cheverly, MD
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Leighton Forrester, MD works in Cheverly, MD as a Cardiology Specialist and has 35 years experience.

They are board certified in Cardiology and graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1989. Dr. Forrester completed a residency at Wash Hospital Center. Dr. Forrester has has worked on more claims relating to Cardiomegaly and Mitral Valve Regurgitation than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Forrester has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. They are affiliated with University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Forrester also speaks French. Dr. Forrester practices at UM Capital Region Medical Group in Cheverly, MD and has additional offices in Upper Marlboro, MD, Largo, MD, Laurel, MD and Lanham, MD.

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    3001 Hospital Dr # H401, Cheverly, MD 20785
  2. 2 Office
    9701 Apollo Dr Ste 200, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
  3. 3 University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center
    901 Harry S Truman Dr N, Largo, MD 20774
  4. 4 Armstrong and Manejwala M.d.p.a
    7350 Van Dusen Rd Ste 320, Laurel, MD 20707
  5. 5 Cardiology Associates
    8116 Good Luck Rd Ste 305, Lanham, MD 20706

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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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Languages Spoken
French
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Specialties*
Cardiology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Washington Hospital Center
    1990
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wash Hospital Center
    1993
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Wash Hospital Center
    1996
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Leighton Forrester, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Forrester accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Forrester's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Forrester accepts Aetna, Amerigroup (Wellpoint) and Anthem as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Forrester accepts here.

Dr. Forrester frequently sees patients for Cardiomegaly and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

Yes, Dr. Forrester speaks French. See Dr. Forrester's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Forrester has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 21 times.

Dr. Forrester is board certified in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease.

Dr. Forrester has been practicing as a Cardiology Specialist for 35 years.

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