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Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD

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(Dr. Sean Forsythe, MD)

(101 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: lung issues, intensive care

954 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60301

(708) 386-3000

Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD is a pulmonologist in Maywood, IL specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD is affiliated with Loyola Medicine.

Office Locations

2160 S First Avenue
Maywood, IL 60153

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954 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60301

(708) 386-3000

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Some issues Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

In The News

“"In general in the article, the people who smoked menthol cigarettes were different, younger, more likely to be African-American and female," Dr. Sean Forsythe said in a phone interview with...”—"Are menthol cigarettes safer than regular tobacco?", Philadelphia Inquirer, November 2014

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

pulmonary function test

pulmonary testing

In 2012, Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD had a list price for pulmonary function test (PFT), and pulmonary testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Illinois. 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. Sean M. Forsythe, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Maywood, IL during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	450
hospital care	525
inpatient care	525
pulmonary testing	397

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Maywood, IL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	441
hospital care	686
inpatient care	686
pulmonary testing	632

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	432
Female	481

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	676
Black	141
Hispanic	77
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	408
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	71
Less than 65	180

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	43
Dementia	10
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Maywood, IL during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	458
hospital care	467
inpatient care	467
pulmonary testing	178

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	332
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	500
Black	93
Hispanic	43
Asian	17
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	63
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	50
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Maywood, IL during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	468
hospital care	442
inpatient care	442
pulmonary testing	99

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	580
Female	596

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	872
Black	178
Hispanic	90
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	522
From 75 to 84	326
85 and over	104
Less than 65	224

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	40
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	45
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Maywood, IL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	461
hospital care	342
inpatient care	342
pulmonary testing	133

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	409
Black	77
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	42
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	54
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	40
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Maywood, IL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	490
hospital care	256
inpatient care	256
pulmonary testing	161

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	399
Black	99
Hispanic	42
Asian	13
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	49
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	41
Dementia	21
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Maywood, IL during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	553
hospital care	215
inpatient care	215
pulmonary testing	122

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	380
Black	92
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	44
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	41
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Maywood, IL during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	485
hospital care	146
inpatient care	146
pulmonary testing	133

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	294

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	367
Black	89
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	35
Less than 65	103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	44
Dementia	18
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Maywood, IL during 2020 were pulmonary testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	291
hospital care	67
inpatient care	67
pulmonary testing	81

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	59
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	22
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	44
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Maywood, IL during 2021 were pulmonary testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	380
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51
pulmonary testing	114

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	39
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	29
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	38
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Maywood, IL during 2022 were pulmonary testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	336
hospital care	134
inpatient care	134
pulmonary testing	148

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	49
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	36
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Maywood, IL during 2023 were pulmonary testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	307
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
pulmonary testing	94

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	63
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	30
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	45
Dementia	12
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Maywood, IL during 2024 were pulmonary testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	344
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
pulmonary testing	86

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	44
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	27
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Maywood, IL were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

doctor visit	420
hospital care	263
inpatient care	263
pulmonary testing	182

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	233
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	78
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	371
Hispanic	42
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	42
75 to 84	149
Less than 65	95
65 to 74	224

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	25
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	25
Cancer	14
Dementia	12

Education & Training

Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Internal Medicine, American Board and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (1991)

Residency: University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals (1994)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine, American Board (1994)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Loyola Medicine

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.84 out of 5 stars based on 101 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Maywood, IL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Aptalis Pharma US, Inc	$197 ZENPEP $59	$138
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.	$55 Inspire $55
Gilead Sciences Inc	$34 $34

**Types of Payments**
Education	$197
Food and Beverage	$89

Research Payments

Dr. Sean M. Forsythe, MD has received 43 research payments totaling $29,804.

Biography

Dr. Sean Forsythe specializes in adult critical care and adult pulmonology and practices in Maywood, IL and Oak Park, IL. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Virginia, Dr. Forsythe attended the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. His areas of expertise consist of intensive care, internal medicine, and lung issues. He is rated highly by his patients. Dr. Forsythe is professionally affiliated with Loyola Medicine. According to Loyola Medicine, new patients are welcome to contact his office in MAYWOOD, IL.