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Dr. Andrew Forbes, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 66
Dr. Andrew Forbes, MD
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Dr. Andrew Forbes, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Boise, ID.
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Dr. Andrew Forbes, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 66
Boise, ID
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Andrew Forbes, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Boise, ID.

About

Dr. Forbes graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1985 and completed a residency at University of Washington.Dr. Andrew Forbes, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Boise, ID and has 39 years experience. Dr. Forbes currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St. Luke's Boise Medical Center. At present, Dr. Forbes received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Forbes' office accepts new patients. Dr. Forbes is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Aortic Aneurysm
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Aortic Aneurysm
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Ectasia
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Adhesive Pericarditis
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Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
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Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
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Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Endocarditis
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Noninfective Endocarditis
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Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
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Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracentesis
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Locations

  1. 1 St Luke's Cardiothoracic & Vascular Associates
    333 N 1st St Ste 280, Boise, ID 83702
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 375-3405
  2. 2 Office
    333 N 1st St Ste 208, Boise, ID 83702
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 345-6545
  3. 3 St. Luke's Boise Medical Center
    190 E Bannock St, Boise, ID 83712
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 345-6545

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Patient Reviews
Mar 09, 2017
Had a great experience with Dr Forbes and his staff. Explained thing in a way anyone can understand. I had an emergency surgery via life flight and I owe Dr Forbes, the surgical team and his staff my life. I would highly recommend him to anyone dealing with cardo issues. Follow up after surgery were also excellent and he and his staff alway followed up when I had any concerns.
Mark Reed in Nampa Id — Mar 09, 2017
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Washington
    1990
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Andrew Forbes, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Forbes' profile.

Dr. Andrew Forbes, MD is affiliated with St. Luke's Boise Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Andrew Forbes, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Luke's Boise Medical Center

    190 E Bannock St, Boise, ID