Forrester Cheri J MD

What is wrong with all these naysayers??? Cheri has been my doctor for 12 years and I think she is great. Sure, she's really busy and can't spend a whole lot of time with patients -- but she does spend sufficient time. Very few doctors these days can sit there endlessly with you and hold your hand and give you a lollipop. Have you ever heard of managed care? That industry is what forces doctors to run around like madpeople -- they don't go through this stress merely for the sake of raking in the loot. I am in awe of Cheri's ability to go from patient to patient and be completely present with each person. Cheri Forrester is an excellent doctor, a kind and wise person, and all the whining reviewers who demand instant service had better check themselves. Special note to the person who says Cheri ruined her arm: Go immediately to the dictionary and look up "Libel."

I have known Cheri Forrester for about 20 yrs, and she has been my primary physician for the last 8 to 10 yrs. In the time that I have been a patient of hers, I have come to know her as a kind and knowledgeable doctor who in my opinion really does care about her patients and their well being. There have been several times when I have had to call the office for an "emergency" visit and was fit in her schedule within hours of my call. Never once did I ever feel as though I was rushed through my visit with her. She has always taken the time to listen to me and any medical complaint I might have. All doctors are busy people, and we all have to understand that they also, are human and can do so much everyday. I see Dr. Forrester as an intelligent, warm and kind person who does her absoulute level best to provide proper medical treatment. I have no complaints and feel fortunate to be able to call her " my doctor." She gets 5 out of 5 stars from me. Keep up the good work...I for one appreciate everything you've done for me.
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I found this new website with reviews on Dr. F. While I haven't had any particularly bad experiences with her, I haven't really had any *good* experiences either, so I was not at all surprised by the poor reviews she received on this site. Just now, I tried to contact the office to renew a prescription and I was hung up on three times without even the option to leave a message (as I often did in the past). I will be looking for a new GP.

I was worried when I read the posts - I'm a patient for over 10 years. The new office ia a great improvement. I missed Diney too, and it seems that the nurse I saw is very good and caring like her. The computerized records also great. On Dr. F, my experience has been overall very good, I have had small problems and very big ones, and I've always received quick feedback, responsive scheduling, and even a phone call in the middle of the night I contacted the exchange in a panic. Dr. F is quiet and contemplative, not outgoing. What people might view as detatchment seems to me her focusing on listening to the patient and thinking through it - she doesn't talk a lot but listens intently. My only negative experience was a harried receptionist when making the appt - but I can understand, it's a big practice and they are still getting used to the new software and procedures.

She has become a business woman instead of a doctor. I am just changing from her group to another in Marin. Not easy when the only choices are those in the Marin IPA. Speaking more globally of business people instead of doctors.

I didn't have that great of an experience seeing her. She didn't have much personality, but she seemed to know what she's doing. My wife likes her because she also does gynocology and when there's been an emergency, they've been able to get her in right away.

Dr. Forrester used to be a good doctor. I'd say in the last 6 years or so she has become a business woman. She packs in patients like sardines then rushes in and out of rooms, spending very little time with each person. What's worse is when you go to see her, unless you are the first appointment, you can count on an hour wait. Her staff smiles but they are not friendly. Diney, her nurse practitioner was good but is no longer there...wonder why. I had a condition that I went to Dr. F for at least 5 times but she couldn't figure out what was wrong, finally Diney ordered a blood test and I got a diagnosis. Too bad making $ is more important to her than patient care. If your health is important to you do not go to Dr. Forrester.

Dr. Cheri Forrester ruined my arm by cutting my nerve. She was performing a routine cyst extraction in my armpit, but failed to realize that a nerve was running directly underneath the location. I have been in EXTREME pain ever since and the injury is permanent. She seemed to be concerned at first, but pretty much left me out to dry when the whole thing was over. I don't go a single day where my arm hurts horribly, and she could not care less. Her lawyers are good and nothing positive at all came from this. CHOOSE ANOTHER DOCTOR IN THE AREA.

I am not sure if Dr.'s offices do not feel they need to provide good customer service because there is always a wealth of sick folks out there that need a doctor, but I have a certain bad taste in my mouth when I leave a Dr.'s office and feel as if I was almost invisible while I was there. This is unfortunately the experience I had at this Dr.'s office. When I was leaving, I stood at the counter for several minutes before anyone even acknowledged me. Then, I was still wondering if I'd done everything I was supposed to before leaving. Especially when you're sick and not quite thinking straight as it is. I actually look forward to using Insider Pages myself to find a Dr.'s office in the area that I live in that values customer service even if you are sick and you have to be there, not of your own accord. I would definitely not say this is one of those offices.