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Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2006)

Professional interests include: cavernous malformations, injuries, spinal stenosis, and more.

3151 Bellevue Avenue Barrett Cancer Building
Cincinnati, OH 45219

(513) 584-3494

Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD is a neurosurgeon in Cincinnati, OH specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2006 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD is affiliated with UC Health, The Christ Hospital Health Network, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI PHYSICIANS COMPANY LLC.

Office Locations

The Christ Hospital Health Network

222 Piedmont Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219

(513) 475-8990

(513) 475-7243

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UC Health

3151 Bellevue Avenue Barrett Cancer Building
Cincinnati, OH 45219

(513) 584-3494

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UC Health

68 Cavalier Boulevard Suite 1400
Florence, KY 41042

(513) 475-8730

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7675 Wellness Way
West Chester, OH 45069

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UC Health

7700 University Drive
West Chester, OH 45069

(513) 298-3000

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7710 Discovery Drive
West Chester, OH 45069

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Some issues Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD can help you with:

Hydrocephalus

Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.

Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.

In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.

In The News

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“He was 10 when he met Dr. Jonathan Forbes, a United States Air Force neurosurgeon serving Afghan patients during his deployment in their country.”—"Cincinnati researchers want to help surgeons all over the world 3D-print custom skull implants", WCPO Cincinnati, December 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Cincinnati, OH during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	42
inpatient care	42

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	43
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Cincinnati, OH during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	53
inpatient care	53

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	41
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	13
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD treated during 2017 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	40
Dementia	26
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Cincinnati, OH during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	36
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	41
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	41
Dementia	32
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Cincinnati, OH during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	62
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	15
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	17
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	64

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	41

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Cincinnati, OH during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	78
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	43
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	16
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Cincinnati, OH during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	81
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	40
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	17
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Cincinnati, OH were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	60
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	35

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	55
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	22
85 and over	1
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	27

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	13
Dementia	12

Education & Training

Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2006. He completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery 018 and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2006)

Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery 018 (2011)

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC Health

The Christ Hospital Health Network

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI PHYSICIANS COMPANY LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Ethicon Inc.	$2,340 STRATAFIX $2,340
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$909 Spine $909
NUVASIVE, INC.	$586 ALIF $173	TLIF $168	Reline $93	Cervicothoracic $44	$108
Globus Medical, Inc.	$268 Altera $200	Spine $68
Brainlab, Inc.	$220 $220
Other	$696 NEURO $179	GammaTile $160	FLOSEAL $53	Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $44	O-ARM-Spine $43	Other $217

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$2,340
Food and Beverage	$1,497
Travel and Lodging	$1,158
Gift	$23

Biography

Dr. Jonathan Forbes is a general surgery, neurosurgery, and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) specialist. Clinical interests for Dr. Forbes include brain aneurysm, acoustic neuroma, and intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri). He obtained his medical school training at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and performed his residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Forbes's hospital/clinic affiliations include UC Health, The Christ Hospital Health Network, and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. According to The Christ Hospital Health Network, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Forbes's office in Cincinnati, OH.

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD in 2013

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD From 2013 - 2023

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General Payments

Biography

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