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Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

705 Jesse Jewell Parkway Se Suite 100
Gainesville, GA 30501

(770) 532-9639

Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD is an ophthalmologist in Gainesville, GA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease).

Office Locations

705 Jesse Jewell Parkway Se Suite 100
Gainesville, GA 30501

(770) 532-9639

(770) 532-0753

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

In 2023, Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD had a list price for anterior segment surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Georgia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

eye exam

laser eye surgery

ophthalmic ultrasound

secondary cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2023, Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD had a list price for eye exam, laser eye surgery, ophthalmic ultrasound, secondary cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Georgia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

corneal pachymetry

eye tests

intermediate eye exam

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

visual field test

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD performed more ultrasound corneal pachymetry procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), eye tests, intermediate eye exam, ultrasound corneal pachymetry, and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Gainesville, GA during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	93
doctor visit	2519
eye procedures	1462
injections	75
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	17
laser treatment	93
ultrasound (sonogram)	112

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Gainesville, GA during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), injections and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	113
doctor visit	2684
eye procedures	2040
injections	117
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	32
laser treatment	113
ultrasound (sonogram)	430

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	789
Female	1192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1895
Black	53
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	785
From 75 to 84	794
85 and over	306
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Gainesville, GA during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), injections and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	68
doctor visit	2528
eye procedures	1792
injections	114
laser treatment	68
ultrasound (sonogram)	351

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	732
Female	1104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1772
Black	35
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	730
From 75 to 84	740
85 and over	300
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Gainesville, GA during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	114
doctor visit	2280
eye procedures	1639
injections	84
laser treatment	114
ultrasound (sonogram)	371

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	1338
Female	2018

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3234
Black	62
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1266
From 75 to 84	1398
85 and over	574
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Gainesville, GA during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	108
doctor visit	2221
eye procedures	1680
injections	125
laser treatment	108
ultrasound (sonogram)	113

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	695
Female	975

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1611
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	662
From 75 to 84	657
85 and over	281
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Gainesville, GA during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	90
doctor visit	2208
eye procedures	1721
injections	154
laser treatment	90
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	704
Female	986

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1610
Black	29
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	665
From 75 to 84	695
85 and over	258
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Gainesville, GA during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	101
doctor visit	2147
eye procedures	1909
injections	201
laser treatment	101
ultrasound (sonogram)	44

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	705
Female	1012

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1624
Black	32
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	689
From 75 to 84	695
85 and over	262
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Gainesville, GA during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	78
doctor visit	2265
eye procedures	1897
injections	206
laser treatment	78
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	719
Female	997

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1612
Black	35
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	656
From 75 to 84	695
85 and over	286
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Gainesville, GA during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	42
doctor visit	1773
eye procedures	1173
injections	146
laser treatment	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	584
Female	816

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1332
Black	21
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	537
From 75 to 84	582
85 and over	240
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Gainesville, GA during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	45
doctor visit	894
eye procedures	1575
injections	50
laser treatment	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	495
Female	657

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1103
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	438
From 75 to 84	474
85 and over	209
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Gainesville, GA during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	58
doctor visit	650
eye procedures	1439
laser treatment	58
ultrasound (sonogram)	48

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	415
Female	635

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1003
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	356
From 75 to 84	464
85 and over	205
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Gainesville, GA during 2023 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	27
doctor visit	392
eye procedures	784
laser treatment	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	52

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	285
Female	397

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	646
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	305
85 and over	152
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Gainesville, GA were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), injections and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	78
doctor visit	1880
eye procedures	1592
injections	127
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	24
laser treatment	78
ultrasound (sonogram)	134

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD.

**Gender**
Female	899
Male	621

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	28
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1453
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	12
Other	10

**Age**
75 to 84	624
85 and over	256
Less than 65	56
65 to 74	582

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Education & Training

He has a state license in Georgia.

Licensed In: Georgia

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$470 CEQUA $470
Allergan Inc.	$197 RESTASIS $72	$124
Alcon Vision LLC	$52 Centurion $25	Precision 1 $17	AcrySof $11
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$39 Refractive Equipment $15	Cataract Equipment $12	Ilevro $11
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$38 BEOVU $23	Durezol $14
Other	$152 RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $30	ZIOPTAN $26	LOTEMAX SM $20	LENSAR LASER SYSTEM $18	Avenova $15	Other $42

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$947

Biography

Dr. John Forrest is a specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). He works in Gainesville, GA. Dr. Forrest obtained a license to practice in Georgia.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD in 2023

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John W. Forrest JR., MD From 2012 - 2023

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