James Forrester Jr, MD

Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

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Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington Annex

1500 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401

(910) 662-9500

181 miles away

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

Board certifications

Cardiovascular Disease
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Years of experience

20+ 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

196 Ratings

Provider discussed proposed treatments4.9

Provider explanation of problem or condition4.9

Provider efforts to include you in decisions4.9

Provider concern for questions or worries5

1-5 of 40 Reviews

07/24/2026 | Verified Patient

Dr Forrester was very patient. Did not rush me thru explanation about my procedure Would certainly recommend him

07/15/2026 | Verified Patient

Dr. Forrester is wonderful.

07/10/2026 | Verified Patient

I can't say enough good things about Dr Forrester. He is an amazing caring doctor. Listens to all my concerns and answers all my questions.I am so grateful to have him as my doctor.He is amazing, I am truly blessed.

07/03/2026 | Verified Patient

Explained everything in layman's terms and constantly asked if I understood the topic

06/26/2026 | Verified Patient

Dr Forrester was very prepared and had read my chart prior to me coming to the office for my initial visit. He was knowledgeable and was planning on best practice to move forward.