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Practitioner Profile - Virginia Board of Medicine
Unless otherwised indicated, this information has been self-reported and has not been verified by the Board of Medicine.
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Terry Lynn Forrest, MD
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LICENSE # 0101055415
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Issue Date: 2/28/1997
Expiration Date: 1/31/2026
Status:
Current Active
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- Board Certifications
- Hospital affiliations
- Academic appointments
- Publications
- Medicaid participation
- Actions
- Felony convictions
- Paid claims in the most recent ten years
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Disclaimer: Malpractice Information
When considering malpractice paid claims data, please keep in mind:
Some studies have shown little correlation between the existence of a malpractice paid claims history and the practitioner's competence to provide care.
Malpractice paid claims histories tend to vary by specialty. Some specialties are more likely than others to be the subject of litigation.
Some doctors work primarily with high-risk patients. These doctors may have malpractice paid claims histories that are higher than average because they specialize in cases or patients who are at very high risk for problems.
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The incident causing the malpractice paid claim may have happened years before a payment is finally made. Sometimes, it takes a long time for a malpractice lawsuit to move through the legal system.
Presentation of Required Data:
As of July 1, 2007, practitioners are required to report all paid claims over
$10,000 in the last 10 years. For doctors practicing less than 10 years, the data
covers their total years of practice.
To provide perspective regarding the reported data, the Board displays information about the paid claims experience of the practitioner's specialty along with the practitioner's history of paid claims. In reporting the data in this manner, each practitioner is seen relative to other practitioners in the specialty, rather than to all practitioners in all specialties.
Paid claims are not expressed in dollar amounts. Each paid claim has been analyzed and assigned to one of three statistical categories: below average, average, or above average. This analysis was made relative to the other claims in the specialty in which the claim occurred.
The information provided, in the manner provided, should offer perspective about this aspect of medical practice. You could miss an opportunity for high quality care by excluding a doctor based solely on the presence of a malpractice history. You may wish to discuss information provided in this report, and malpractice generally, with your doctor.
Primary Practice Address
Last Updated 1/29/2024
Mountain Home VAMC
Dogwood Road
Mountain Home, TN 37684
Phone: 423-979-2790
Location Details
- Practitioner spends 100% of time at this location.
- Days that practitioner sees patients at this location:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thur,Fri,Sat,Sun
- Translation services are available.
Type(s) of Translation Services Available:
Non-English language(s) spoken
Years in Active Clinical Practice
Last Updated 1/29/2024
Years in Active Clinical Practice Inside US/Canada:
31
Medicaid
Last Updated 1/29/2024
Does Not Participate in the Virginia Medicaid program
Is not accepting new Virginia Medicaid patients
Virginia
Hospital Affiliations
Last Updated 1/29/2024
None Reported
Hospital Affiliations in States Other Than Virginia
Last Updated 1/29/2024
(Johnson City,TN) Mountain Home VAMC
Medical, Osteopathic, or Podiatric School
Last Updated 1/29/2024
Grad School: Indiana University School Of Medicine - Indianapolis IN
Year Completed: 1986
Medical, Osteopathic, or Podiatric Post Grad School
Last Updated 1/29/2024
Internal Medicine
Duke University Medical School
Durham,
NC
USA
Year Residency
Completed: 1989
Nephrology
Duke University
Durham,
NC
USA
Year Fellowship
Completed: 1990
Cardiology
Duke University
Durham,
NC
USA
Year Fellowship
Completed: 1993
Board Certification
Recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties, Bureau of
Osteopathic Specialists
and Boards of Certification, the American Board of
Multiple Specialties in Podiatry, or Council on Podiatric Medical Education.
Last Updated 1/29/2024
Internal Medicine
Year of Initial Certifications:
1989Current Certification Expires:
indefinite
Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease
Year of Initial Certifications:
1993Current Certification Expires:
2003
Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease
Year of Initial Certifications:
1993Current Certification Expires:
2013
Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease
Year of Initial Certifications:
1993Current Certification Expires:
2023
Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease
Year of Initial Certifications:
1993Current Certification Expires:
2024
Self-Designated Practice Areas
Last Updated 1/29/2024
Cardiovascular Diseases
Insurance Plans/Managed Care Plans Accepted
Last Updated 1/29/2024
None Reported
Honors
and Awards - Optional
Last Updated 1/29/2024
Practitioners had the option of completing this section. This practitioner has not provided any information regarding honors and awards.
Academic Appointments
Last Updated 1/29/2024
East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College Of Medicine - Johnson City TN
Rank:
Assistant Professor
Years:
2005 - 2022
Academic Appointments - Non-US
Last Updated 1/29/2024
None Reported
Publications
(up to ten in the last five years)
Last Updated 1/29/2024
None Reported
Felony Conviction Information
Last Updated 1/29/2024
None Reported
Actions Taken by States/Organizations Other than the Virginia Board of Medicine
Last Updated 1/29/2024
Practitioner has had a disciplinary action taken by a professional licensing board in a state other than Virginia, or by a federal health institution, federal agency, or the voluntary surrender of a license in a state other than Virginia while under investigation
Date:
2012
Entity Taking Action:
Mountain Home VAMC and David Hecht, COS
Action Taken:
September 2012: Reprimand: I was given a Reprimand for failure to address a patient's back pain post cardiac catheterization. I was unable to order and outpatient narcotic for the patient and could not locate assistance to complete this endeavor. The patient had tylenol ordered which was not given and also Morphine sulfate IV which was given and relieved his pain. He was discharged to home that afternoon without difficulty. I have an EEOc pending with respect to the temporary suspension and Reprimands.
Date:
2013
Entity Taking Action:
Mountain Home VAMC/David Hecht, COS
Action Taken:
September 2013: Reprimand: I refused to staff a complex EP patient with recurrent VT and ICD discharges on Amiodarone with a PA in clinic. I have no EP training, do not place intracardiac devices and do not usually supervise this PA. Other more qualified individuals were also available and more qualified to staff the non-emergency clinical situation. I have an EEOc pending in Federal Court regarding the two Reprimands and temporary suspension
Practitioner has had an action taken by healthcare institutions, other practitioners, insurance companies, health maintenance organizations or professional organizations that resulted in a suspension or revocation of privileges or the termination of employment
Date:
2012
Entity Taking Action:
Mountain Home VAMC
Action Taken:
Temporary Suspension: I was temporarilty suspended because of my inability to place an order for an oral narcotic on an outpatient in CPRS. A review of cardiac catheterization procedures and Cardiology Consults found no issues and my privileges were reinstated. I have an EEOc pending in Federal Court with respect to the temporary suspension and reprimands
Virginia Board of Medicine Notices and Orders
Verified by Board
No Notices or Orders on file
Paid Claims in the last ten years
Last Updated 1/29/2024
The licensee has reported the following paid claims in the past ten years:
Specialty:
Internal Medicine
Location:
Mountain Home, VAMC, TN
Year:
2018
SettlementAmount of this claim is:
Average
Practitioner Comments:
Settlement date 09/27/18
Incident date 08/04/14
I was one of several physicians named in a tort claim against the VA which alleged failure to diagnose signs and symptoms of CAD for a two year time span ending in fatal cardiac arrest on August 4, 2014. One of the physicians died while the case was being considered. The VA settled with a one time payment of 285,000.
23495 Practitioners with same specialty
1.34% Practitioners with claims in this specialty
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Date Printed: 6/2/2024
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