The Southeastern Spine Institute: spinal health, back pain, neck pain, Spine Care, and spinal surgery including artificial disc replacement Spine Care South Carolina
Southeastern Spine Institute

Dr. Leonard Forrest


Our Physicians:

D. R. Johnson II, MD
S. C. Poletti, MD
L. E. Forrest, MD
J. F. Johnson, MD
M. D. Netherton, MD
G.R. Richardson III, MD
T. F. Roush, MD

Leonard E. Forrest, MD

Education:

  • Hahnemann University - Philadelphia, PA
    Medical Degree 1979
    A.O.A. Honorary Fraternity

Graduation Awards:

  • Certificate of Distinction - Medicine
  • Certificate of Distinction - Surgery
  • Certificate of Distinction - Physiology
  • Merck Award for Academic Excellence

Post Graduate Education:

  • Medical College of Wisconsin - 1979-1980
    Rotating Internship
    Milwaukee, WI
  • Cleveland Clinic - 1980-1984
    Orthopedic Surgery Residency
    Cleveland, OH
  • Thomas Jefferson University - 1984-1987
    Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency
    Philadelphia, PA

Undergraduate:

  • LaSalle College -Biology (Pre-Med) Major
    B.A. 1974

Board Certification:

  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1989

Appointments:

  • Spine Physician - The Southeastern Spine Institute and
    East Cooper Regional Medical Center
  • Former Associate Professor - Medical University of South Carolina
  • South Carolina Medical Disciplinary Commissioner
  • Chairman Occupational Medicine Committee - SC Medical Association
  • Past President SC Spine Society
  • Past President SC Society of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Professional Memberships:

  • Southern Medical Association
  • Charleston County Medical Society
  • South Carolina Spine Society
  • American Medical Society
  • American PM & R Society
  • North America Spine Society
  • International Spinal Injection Society

Staff Privileges

  • East Cooper Regional Medical Center - Active

Publications

  • Co-Author: Chapter - Spinal Cord Injuries
    Rehabilitation Medicine, 1989 ed.

Presentations

  • Multiple presentations given at local, regional and national conferences, on topics of spine care, workers compensation issues and disability issues - 1979 to present

 

Our AAAHC accreditation and ACR accreditation means
you will receive the best possible spinal care.

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