James Forrester Jr, MD

James Forrester Jr, MD

James Forrester Jr, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease

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About

My father was a family physician in a small North Carolina town for over 50 years, and my admiration for - and loving relationship with - him helped shaped my desire to pursue a career in medicine.

So did my first personal exposure to medicine. As a 5-year-old-boy, I spent almost two weeks in the hospital receiving treatment for Rocky Mountain spotted fever. That experience not only helped develop my personal faith in God, but led to a strong belief that my purpose in life is helping others.

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What I treat

  • Specialties: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease
  • Areas of focus: Ablation, Heart Monitors, Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmia, Pacemakers

Board certifications

  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Internal Medicine

Years of experience

19+ years of experience

Education

  • Healthcare Education: Bowman Gray School of Medicine of Wake Forest University (1996)
  • Residency: Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center (1999)
  • Fellowship: Rush University Medical Center (2003)

Personal

  • Languages: English
  • Gender: Male

Reviews

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9

214 Ratings

1-5 of 47 Reviews

10/24/2025 | Verified Patient

When I arrived home, I actually told my wife how much I liked Dr. Forrester. He never seems to be rushing. He listens as I'm talking and doesn't focus on other tasks. He explained everything in great detail in common terms. He gave me his opinion as well as providing options. He really made me feel reassured and comfortable with his recommendations and treatment plan.

10/19/2025 | Verified Patient

Dr. Forrester did an amazing job describing what he thought was going on and all of our options. He made sure we understood what he was explaining and made sure all of our questions were answered.

10/17/2025 | Verified Patient

Dr. Forrester is amazing

09/26/2025 | Verified Patient

Absolutely nothing negative

09/21/2025 | Verified Patient

He took time to explain current situation. Also allowed daughter on phone conference.

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1500 Physicians Drive,

Wilmington, NC 28401

910-662-9500

Fax: (910) 662-9501

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2000 Brabham Ave.,

Jacksonville, NC 28546

910-662-9500

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3009 Medical Plaza Lane Southeast,

Southport, NC 28461

910-662-9500

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800 Jefferson Street,

Whiteville, NC 28472

910-662-9500

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257 Hospital Dr Ne,

Bolivia, NC 28422

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109 Scotts Hill Medical Drive, Suite 204

Wilmington, NC 28411

910-662-9500

Fax: (910) 662-9501