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Dr. Thomas Forest, MD

Dr. Thomas Forest, MD

Urology*

Dr. Thomas Forest, MD is a urologist in Lafayette, LA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center and Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 36 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (36 reviews)

Louisiana Urology Center

5000 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Bldg 16 Lafayette, LA 70508

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(318) 365-4113

Dr. Forest is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Forest specializes in the areas of Pediatric Urology & Urology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Forest's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Forest

3.9

36 ratings, 21 with a written review
5 Star
67%
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4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
6%
6%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
25%
25%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jun 13, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 30, 2023
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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
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Mar 14, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Steve Chauvin – Apr 20, 2021
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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
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Mar 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dale Fontenot – Mar 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 08, 2021
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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
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Dr. Raymond J. Schexnayder – Mar 06, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Anonymous – Mar 04, 2021
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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
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Sabrina Zaunbrecher – Jan 12, 2021
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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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
John – Jan 07, 2020
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
3 people found this helpful
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Dec 05, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Nov 05, 2018
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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
Helpful
Brittni Domingue in Duson, LA – Sep 06, 2018
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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
Laurie Landry in Lafayette, LA – Aug 10, 2018
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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
Dallas, TX – Aug 23, 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
4 people found this helpful
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Lake Charles , LA – Jun 23, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Donna Lee in New Iberia, LA – Aug 17, 2016
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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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Crowley – May 24, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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William Clayton in Church Point, LA – Mar 21, 2016
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About Me

biography

With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Thomas Forest is board-certified in both pediatric and adult urology. Dr. Forest is highly skilled in minimally invasive treatments. 

Specialties

Urology read more

  • Urology

  • Pediatric Urology

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American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
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Pediatric Urology
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Urology
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Dr. Forest is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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    Locations

    Louisiana Urology Center

    Louisiana Urology Center5000 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Bldg 16 Lafayette, LA 70508
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    Louisiana Urology Center

    Louisiana Urology Center5000 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Bldg 16 Lafayette, LA 70508
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

      4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
      Lafayette, LA 70508
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      84%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      8% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

      1214 Coolidge Blvd
      Lafayette, LA 70503

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Iberia Medical Center

      2315 E Main St
      New Iberia, LA 70560
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      83%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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