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Dr. George Forrest, MD

Dr. George Forrest, MD

Spinal Cord Injury Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. George Forrest, MD is a spinal cord injury specialist in Albany, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

1.8 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 1.8 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

326 S Pearl St Albany, NY 12202
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Forrest specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Forrest's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Forrest

1.8

5 ratings, 3 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 24, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mike in Cobleskill, NY – May 10, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
JCady in Albany NY – Apr 18, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. George Forrest, MD is a spinal cord injury specialist in Albany, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Washington

    Residency Hospital, 1985
  • Suny-buffalo

    Residency Hospital, 1981
  • Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1979
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

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Locations

Practice

St. Peter's Family Health Center326 S Pearl St Albany, NY 12202
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Practice

Albany Medical Center43 New Scotland Ave Albany, NY 12208
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Amc47 New Scotland Ave Albany, NY 12208
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Albany Medical Center Hospital

    43 New Scotland Ave
    Albany, NY 12208
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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