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Dr. Matthew Forrester, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 44
Dr. Matthew Forrester, MD
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Dr. Matthew Forrester, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Spokane, WA.
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Dr. Matthew Forrester, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 44
Spokane, WA
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience
Dr. Matthew Forrester, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Spokane, WA.

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Dr. Matthew Forrester, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Spokane, WA and has 17 years experience. They graduated from Emory University in 2007 and completed a residency at Stanford University Hosps & Clins.They currently practice at Providence Northwest Heart & Lung - Spokane and are affiliated with Prov Sacred HRT Medical Center and Childs Hosp.. At present, Dr. Forrester received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 45 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Forrester is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
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Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
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Lung Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
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Mitral Valve Stenosis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
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Pulmonary Valve Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
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Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Heart Defect Repair
Impella Device
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
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 Providence Northwest Heart & Lung - Spokane
    62 W 7th Ave Ste 110, Spokane, WA 99204
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4.8
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Patient Reviews
Oct 27, 2024
I had excellent care by my two heart doctors and all the hospital staff. My surgical heart doctors were amazing and also the nursing and other OR and floor staff!! 5 star plus!!Thank you all for taking such good care of me.
— Oct 27, 2024
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Emory University
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Stanford University Hosps & Clins
    2008
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Stanford University Hosps & Clins
    2013
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Matthew Forrester, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Forrester's profile.

Dr. Matthew Forrester, MD is affiliated with Prov Sacred HRT Medical Center and Childs Hosp..

Yes, Dr. Matthew Forrester, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Prov Sacred HRT Medical Center and Childs Hosp.

    101 W 8th Ave, Spokane, WA