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Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: General Surgery
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)
4310 S. Mulberry
Pine Bluff, AR 71603

Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS is a general surgeon in Pine Bluff, AR specializing in general surgery. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS is affiliated with Jefferson Regional Medical Center.

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Office Locations

1601 W. 40th Avenue Suite 301
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
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Jefferson Regional Medical Center

4310 S. Mulberry
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 541-8747
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Some issues Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS can help you with:

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Pine Bluff, AR during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

catheterization 55
doctor visit 423
hospital care 103
inpatient care 103

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Pine Bluff, AR during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and endarterectomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 11
catheterization 77
doctor visit 490
endarterectomy 13
gastrointestinal procedures 11
hospital care 195
inpatient care 195
neck surgery 13
open surgery 11
vascular procedures 13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 189
Female 259
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 339
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 182
From 75 to 84 145
85 and over 51
Less than 65 70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 35
Dementia 9
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Pine Bluff, AR during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

catheterization 65
doctor visit 461
hospital care 134
inpatient care 134
vascular procedures 13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 171
Female 251
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 298
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 160
From 75 to 84 127
85 and over 49
Less than 65 86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 34
Dementia 14
Cancer 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Pine Bluff, AR during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and anastomosis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

anastomosis 15
catheterization 92
doctor visit 473
endarterectomy 14
gastrointestinal procedures 15
hospital care 178
inpatient care 178
minimally invasive procedures 15
neck surgery 14
vascular procedures 14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 412
Female 522
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 662
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 350
From 75 to 84 280
85 and over 110
Less than 65 194

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 40
Dementia 14
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Pine Bluff, AR during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

catheterization 60
doctor visit 369
hospital care 104
inpatient care 104

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 140
Female 237
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 269
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 148
From 75 to 84 124
85 and over 40
Less than 65 65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 36
Dementia 16
Cancer 29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Pine Bluff, AR during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

catheterization 49
doctor visit 399
hospital care 117
inpatient care 117

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 151
Female 260
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 292
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 164
From 75 to 84 142
85 and over 41
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 34
Dementia 12
Cancer 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Pine Bluff, AR during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

catheterization 50
doctor visit 404
hospital care 69
inpatient care 69

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 162
Female 255
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 280
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 174
From 75 to 84 134
85 and over 38
Less than 65 71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 34
Dementia 16
Cancer 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Pine Bluff, AR during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

catheterization 53
doctor visit 378
hospital care 67
inpatient care 67

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 155
Female 227
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 256
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 166
From 75 to 84 124
85 and over 23
Less than 65 69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 37
Dementia 12
Cancer 30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Pine Bluff, AR during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

catheterization 38
doctor visit 308
hospital care 135
inpatient care 135

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 143
Female 201
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 233
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 135
From 75 to 84 108
85 and over 38
Less than 65 63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 39
Dementia 15
Cancer 26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Pine Bluff, AR during 2021 were catheterization, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

catheterization 35
doctor visit 319
hospital care 26
inpatient care 26

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 111
Female 179
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 210
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 138
From 75 to 84 89
85 and over 28
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 36
Dementia 9
Cancer 32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Pine Bluff, AR during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

catheterization 30
doctor visit 306
hospital care 43
inpatient care 43

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 113
Female 163
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 191
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 116
From 75 to 84 85
85 and over 31
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 36
Dementia 8
Cancer 31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Pine Bluff, AR were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and anastomosis.

abdominal surgery 11
anastomosis 15
catheterization 54
doctor visit 393
endarterectomy 13
gastrointestinal procedures 13
hospital care 106
inpatient care 106
minimally invasive procedures 15
neck surgery 13
open surgery 11
vascular procedures 13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS.

Gender
Female 232
Male 158
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 275
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 40
75 to 84 123
Less than 65 69
65 to 74 157

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 5
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 32
Atrial Fibrillation 12
Dementia 11
Cancer 25

Education & Training

Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Arkansas.

Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

Residency: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Arkansas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Regional Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 19 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Pine Bluff, AR. 

4.93
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Reviews From Around The Web
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-02
Patient verified via Press Ganey
They are very fast for being called back to the treatment room.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-08
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Very good

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lee A. Forestiere, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Stryker Corporation $1,064 ARIA
$630 		ACCULIF
$402 		XIA
$32
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. $226 TIGRIS Stent
$226
Ethicon US, LLC $114 Echelon Flex
$38 		Harmonic
$22 		Energy Enseal
$18 		Mesh
$13 		Surgicel Powder
$12 		Other
$11
AbbVie Inc. $65 DALVANCE
$65
Becton, Dickinson and Company $44 Progel Applicator Spray Tips
$44
Other $438 XARACOLL
$53 		VAC THERAPY
$43 		ZERBAXA
$37 		V.A.C. VERAFLO CLEANSE CHOICE
$33 		Control+
$29 		Other
$243
Types of Payments
Travel and Lodging $974
Food and Beverage $947
Consulting Fee $29

Biography

Dr. Lee Forestiere is a specialist in general surgery in Pine Bluff, AR. Areas of expertise for Dr. Forestiere include gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). He is affiliated with Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Dr. Forestiere graduated from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He welcomes new patients at his office inPine Bluff, AR as reported by Doctor.com.

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