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John Forrest Jr., MD, Ophthalmology, Gainesville, GA

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Ophthalmology Gainesville, GA

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  • Office

    705 Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
    Suite 100
    Gainesville, GA 30501
    Phone+1 770-532-9639
    Fax+1 770-532-0753

Education & Training

  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineResidency, Ophthalmology, 1979 - 1982
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1977 - 1978
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 1976 - 1977
  • Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
    Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1982 - 2025
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Practice Fusion EHR, Practice Fusion, Inc., 2011
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Press Mentions

  • EyeSouth Partners Expands Network in North Georgia Through Addition of Two Physicians
    EyeSouth Partners Expands Network in North Georgia Through Addition of Two PhysiciansJune 9th, 2021
  • Gearing up for a New Year of Combatting Covid: How Private Healthcare Is Bracing Itself for More Challenges in 2021
    Gearing up for a New Year of Combatting Covid: How Private Healthcare Is Bracing Itself for More Challenges in 2021January 4th, 2021

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