Sarah de Forest, MD SHS Affiliate Meet the Provider 4.44 out of 5 34 Reviews 41 Comments Specialties: Family Medicine Languages Spoken: English Education: Undergraduate: University of Pittsburgh Graduate: University of California Berkeley Medical Education: University of Illinois at Chicago Residency: Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Board Certifications: Family Medicine Medical Staff Status: Samaritan Provider Accepting New Patients: Yes Bio: Dr. de Forest provides primary care for people of all ages, as well as family planning, skin biopsies and other in-office procedures. Before becoming a doctor, she taught chemistry. She changed careersto become a physician because of her desire to serve the community. Family medicine appealed to her because it allows her to treat both mental and physical health conditions. Dr. de Forest cultivates a partnership with her patients. After completing her residency with Samaritan, Dr. de Forest chose to stay because she valued the patient-centered approach to care and she enjoys living in the area. In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her dog, cooking, gardening, reading, writing, traveling and watching movies. Patient Reviews & Comments 4.4 out of 5 (34 Reviews, 41 Comments) The clinician's star review is based on surveys sent to randomly selected patients following care. The patient satisfaction survey includes five questions about a patient's experience with their clinician with responses averaged for the star score. Patient comments are from the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends." Jul 27, 2023Dr De Forest is terrific, very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor.Jul 21, 2023Sometimes I see a person that I want to be more like. Corny, I know, but dr DeForest was well spoken, patient, knowledgeable and had a great demeanor, too.Jul 12, 2023Dr. De Forest was wonderful! Thorough new patient appointment. Listened to me and made me feel comfortable. Glad I chose her to be my primary care physician.Jul 10, 2023Very helpful and thoroughJul 07, 2023Dr. Sarah De Forest had been an incredible care provider for me. She listened to me carefully, explained and advised very nicely.Jun 28, 2023She is very thorough and took extra time to be sure we covered everything.Jun 21, 2023Dr. DeForest obviously cared for her patient.Jun 16, 2023Dr. De Forest is genuinely the best doctor I have ever hadJun 05, 2023Dr de Forest was very caring ang knowledgeable about my son's needs. Especially since he has Down syndromeJun 02, 2023Dr. Deforest was amazing. I have never had a doctor go through all my blood work, specialists results or take so much time to go over information and advice. She really listened to my concerns. I will recommend her to everyone !May 19, 2023Keep up the great workMay 18, 2023Dr De Forest is greatMay 12, 2023I immediately felt comfortable with Dr. Deforest. She was thorough, professional,empathetic. Told me a joke, made me laugh. I felt completely at ease which is not always the case when being seen by a doctor I have not met previously. If I was looking for a provider, she would be at the top of my list.May 10, 2023We appreciate Doctor DeForest's time and explanations very much. She made me feel very supported.May 09, 2023Very quick interaction with doctor. She seemed rushed.May 02, 2023First visit to establish care. The appointment felt very rushed and the very rapid delivery of information was overwhelming. She showed genuine concern and I'm hopeful upcoming appointments will feel less pressured.Apr 14, 2023This was all good and informative and all a good experienceApr 14, 2023Dr de Forest is a pleasure to work with. She is knowledgable, listens well, and makes good recommendations. I couldn't be happier.Apr 12, 2023Wasn't with me very longApr 03, 2023If a recommendation needed I would recommend. Dr. De Forest spent time establishing as PCP, wasn't in a rush, answered my questions.Mar 29, 2023All goodMar 29, 2023Tremendous first visit with Dr DeForest! She spent a lot of time getting acquainted with me, my medical history & current concerns. She reviewed my record thoroughly, ordered tests as needed, included me in decision- making. I think we will be a great team!Mar 28, 2023Dr DeForest is a great listener and has very practical suggestions for follow up.Mar 24, 2023Dr. DeForest was fantastic. She was the best experience I've ever had with a Dr. I felt heard, she gave me great information and was incredibly helpful. I'm so thankful she is my new Dr.Mar 22, 2023I am so pleased with Dr. DeForest & the staff!Feb 16, 2023She really listened toFeb 07, 2023I feel like Dr. DeForrest is a doctor I can count on to give me truthful information as well as knowledgeable and resourceful.Feb 03, 2023This is the best experience I have had with a provider at Samaritan over the ten years I have been a patient at Samaritan.Jan 27, 2023Dr. DeForester was, by far, the best physician I've ever seen. Her level of interest in me and care for me was sensational. I totally understood the game plan when we left and felt that I had been taken care of better than anytime in my past from other doctors and care facilities. Thank you, personally, to Dr. DeForester for her time.Jan 18, 2023GreatJan 17, 2023My meeting with Dr. DeForest was the first time in a NUMBER of years I have had a positive experience with a doctor. She was patient, LISTENED to my concerns, her communication regarding concerns was excellent and she clearly described her decisions as to care options.Jan 13, 2023This was a wonderful experience! The clinician show genuine care and understanding for my questions concerns and really helped me process everything with an educated and confident mind and intentionJan 11, 2023I've been looking for a doctor like this for most of my life. She actually listened to me! I'm so impressed.Jan 06, 2023By far Dr DeForest is excellent. Took time, was thorough, much more satisfied with her than previous doctor.Jan 04, 2023I felt very genuinely cared for by this clinicians. She explained everything about the concerns I had & did not embellish or undervalue my concerns. This was the first time I felt like I understood why I was feeling certain symptom.Dec 16, 2022Really like Dr. DeForest. It was a great visit!Dec 15, 2022My first visit with Dr deForest. I wa extremely impressed by her attention to me. She was very thorough taking my history and doing a physical exam. I couldn't be happier with my new doctor.Dec 01, 2022The doctor demonstrated a great depth and breadth of diagnostic and treatment experience and understanding.Jun 08, 2022It was okay and not too stressful.Apr 30, 2021I have never had such a personal care provider. Sarah De Forest is remarkable, personable, "warm," friendly and compassionate. She "digs deep" (pardon the expression!) to find solutions. I give her an A+.Apr 16, 2021Because she took the time to question me, we found an additional treatment that may be of help to me. Locations: Primary Samaritan Medical Group Family Medicine - Ninth St. 777 NW 9th St Suite 320Corvallis, OR 97330-6169 Phone: 541-768-1840 Fax: 541-797-6213 Related News & Stories Find Relief From Seasonal Allergies Heart to Heart Spring 2023 Samaritan Welcomes Sarah de Forest, MD
Samaritan Medical Group Family Medicine - Ninth St. 777 NW 9th St Suite 320Corvallis, OR 97330-6169 Phone: 541-768-1840 Fax: 541-797-6213