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Leighton Forrester, MD, Cardiology, Largo, MD

LeightonHughForresterMD

Cardiology Largo, MD

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  • Office

    9701 Apollo Dr
    Largo, MD 20774
    Phone+1 301-810-0086
    Fax+1 301-773-0120

Summary

  • Dr. Leighton Forrester is a distinguished cardiologist based in Largo, MD. A graduate of University of Maryland School of Medicine (1989), he completed his internal medicine residency and cardiovascular disease fellowship at the MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital Center. His areas of expertise include general cardiology, nuclear cardiology, arrhythmias, and chest pain. He has earned recognition as a Fellow from the American College of Cardiology (FACC).

Education & Training

  • MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital Center
    MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1993 - 1996
  • MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital Center
    MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1989 - 1992
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1996 - 2026
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1992 - 2016
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology

Professional Memberships