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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 is a Cardiology Specialist in Cheverly, MD.
Dr. Leighton Forrester, MD
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Dr. Leighton Forrester, MD

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

Offers telehealth

Dr. Leighton Forrester, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Cheverly, MD.

About

Dr. Leighton Forrester, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Cheverly, MD and has 35 years experience. They graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at Wash Hospital Center.They currently practice at UM Capital Region Medical Group and are affiliated with University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center. Dr. Forrester has experience treating conditions like Cardiomegaly and Mitral Valve Regurgitation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Forrester received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Forrester also speaks French. Dr. Forrester is board certified in Cardiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cardiomegaly
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Hyperlipidemia
Cardiomegaly
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Hyperlipidemia
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Limb Swelling
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Syncope
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Cardiac Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aneurysm
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Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Diseases
Atrial Flutter
Cardiac Arrest
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiovascular Disease
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Congenital Heart Defects
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
High Cholesterol
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Pericardial Disease
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Systolic Heart Failure
Third Degree Heart Block
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Arrhythmia Screening
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

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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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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Leighton Forrester, MD is a cardiology specialist in Cheverly, MD and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1989. He specializes in Cardiology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
French
Languages Spoken
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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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Washington Hospital Center
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wash Hospital Center
    1993
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Wash Hospital Center
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Leighton Forrester, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Forrester's profile.

Dr. Forrester frequently treats the following conditions: Cardiomegaly and Mitral Valve Regurgitation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Leighton Forrester, MD is affiliated with University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Leighton Forrester, MD holds board certification in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center

    901 Harry S Truman Dr N, Largo, MD