Dr. Lee J. Forest, DO is a family medicine practitioner in Stratford, CT specializing in family medicine. He graduated from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Lee J. Forest, DO is affiliated with St. Vincent's Medical Center, Yale New Haven Health and Hartford Healthcare.
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.
Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:
Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.
There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.
The top procedures that Dr. Lee J. Forest, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Stratford, CT during 2012 were preventive care, vaccines, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee J. Forest, DO for Medicare patients.
| diagnostic procedures | 13 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 317 |
| ear procedures | 13 |
| preventive care | 21 |
| vaccines | 21 |
The top procedures that Dr. Lee J. Forest, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Stratford, CT during 2013 were weight management, mental health therapy, preventive care and vaccines.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee J. Forest, DO for Medicare patients.
| diagnostic procedures | 11 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 335 |
| ear procedures | 11 |
| mental health therapy | 26 |
| preventive care | 15 |
| vaccines | 15 |
| weight management | 26 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee J. Forest, DO.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Lee J. Forest, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Stratford, CT during 2014 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, weight management and mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee J. Forest, DO for Medicare patients.
| abdominal imaging | 17 |
|---|---|
| diagnostic procedures | 25 |
| doctor visit | 326 |
| ear procedures | 25 |
| mental health therapy | 36 |
| pelvic imaging | 17 |
| preventive care | 19 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 40 |
| vaccines | 19 |
| vascular procedures | 40 |
| weight management | 36 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee J. Forest, DO.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee J. Forest, DO for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 280 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee J. Forest, DO.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee J. Forest, DO for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 282 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee J. Forest, DO.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee J. Forest, DO for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lee J. Forest, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Stratford, CT were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, weight management and mental health therapy.
| abdominal imaging | 17 |
|---|---|
| diagnostic procedures | 16 |
| doctor visit | 308 |
| ear procedures | 16 |
| mental health therapy | 31 |
| pelvic imaging | 17 |
| preventive care | 18 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 40 |
| vaccines | 18 |
| vascular procedures | 40 |
| weight management | 31 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee J. Forest, DO.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Black / African American | |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | |
| Hispanic | |
| Other |
| 75 to 84 | |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lee J. Forest, DO treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Dr. Lee J. Forest, DO graduated from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at Peninsula Hospital Center. He has a state license in Connecticut.
Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Peninsula Hospital Center
Licensed In: Connecticut
Dr. Lee J. Forest, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Lee J. Forest, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: ConnectiCare, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Cigna, Aetna, MultiPlan, Anthem, Great-West Healthcare, Guardian, First Health, United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Health Net, Medicare, Medicaid, HEALTHCARE VALUE MANAGEMENT, NORTHEAST HEALTH CARE ALLIANCE HMC and NORTHEAST HEALTH DIRECT, LLC.
According to our sources, Dr. Lee J. Forest, DO accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Lee J. Forest, DO has a high overall rating with an average of 3.67 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lee J. Forest, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Stratford, CT.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lee J. Forest, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,153
STEGLATRO $458 |
BELSOMRA $314 |
JANUMET XR $233 |
JANUVIA $85 |
DULERA $45 |
Other $18 |
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$1,028
TRADJENTA $241 |
Spiriva $230 |
Pradaxa $185 |
JARDIANCE $116 |
STIOLTO RESPIMAT $86 |
Other $170 |
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$415
FARXIGA $256 |
BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $125 |
SYMBICORT $35 |
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$296
Ranexa $196 |
$100 |
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$286
Repatha $168 |
Aimovig $107 |
Prolia $11 |
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$2,064
Xeomin $268 |
XARELTO $140 |
Vascepa $125 |
Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $125 |
ENTRESTO $125 |
Other $1,281 |
| $5,219 | |
| $23 |
Dr. Lee Forest practices family medicine. He has received a 3.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. Forest's clinical interests include gynecological problems, annual gynecological exam (well woman exam), and sports health. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Hartford Healthcare, Yale New Haven Health, and St. Vincent's Medical Center. He usually honors Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Forest has an open panel in Stratford, CT according to Yale New Haven Health. Before completing his residency at Peninsula Hospital Center, Dr. Forest attended medical school at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Forest (or staff) is conversant in Spanish and Portuguese.
