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Dr. Michael Forrester, MD

Dr. Michael Forrester, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Forrester, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Murrieta, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1977. He is affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

25150 Hancock Ave Ste 204 Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 698-8222

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Forrester specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
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Dr. Forrester's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Forrester

3.6
21 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
57%
57%
4 star
5%
5%
3 star
5%
5%
2 star
5%
5%
1 star
29%
29%

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I just started seeing dr forrester. So far I liked him and manners. I would give the doctor 5 stars so far. It's his staff that told me I could not see another doctor in office while dr forrester was not available for 10 days citing they like the patient to see same provider and had to wait! I thought I was the patient and MY concerns were not valid???
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Mar 09, 2021
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Wonderful concerned surgeon who takes extra time with you and makes you feel at ease and in good hands. My surgery went very well and he took extra measure to ensure that my incision was placed and sutured to prevent an ugly scar which I had not even thought about asking for. He was patient and kind and very experienced.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
7 others found this helpful
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Michelle in Temecula, CA – Jun 06, 2016
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Highly recommended!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Cindy in Murrieta, CA – Mar 13, 2016
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Compassionate and experienced, he fosters confidence in his clinical opinion and his recommended treatment plan.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
Helpful
Temecula, CA – Jan 29, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Forrester, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Murrieta, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1977. He is affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta. He is accepting new patients.

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Trivalley Ear Nose Throat25150 Hancock Ave Ste 204 Murrieta, CA 92562
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta

    28062 Baxter Rd
    Murrieta, CA 92563

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    69%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

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