Dr Lance Forbat
Cardiologist
Clifton, Bristol BS8 3LS
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43 years of experience
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Verified profile
43 years of experience
Video Consultation
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Dr. Forbat can provide a comprehensive service. Dr Lance Forbat is a highly experienced Consultant Cardiologist seeing private patients at Litfield House Medical Centre. He has expertise in both the NHS and private sectors and has played pivotal roles in developing and providing cardiac care at multiple hospitals across the UK.
Dr Forbat's journey in medicine began with the completion of his medical degree at St Thomas' Hospital Medical School in 1980, followed by his MD in Physiology from the same institution in 1989.
His expertise includes over 3 decades as consultant cardiologist in the comprehensive management of adult cardiological conditions, including but not limited to angina, valve disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and pacing. Dr Forbat is committed to incorporating innovative cardiology services utilising new technologies, thereby offering patients true "patient choice" in their healthcare journey.
He is unique as a cardiologist offering home consultations, so if you cannot travel to a clinic, or have a relative preferring a home visit, he brings with him equipment including 12 lead ECG, echocardiography, 24 hr BP, ambualtory monitiring with Zio-Patch. Dr Forbat's areas of specialisation include heart failure, use of telemedicine for long-term conditions, home monitoring for cardiac and related conditions (commonly associated co-morbidities include diabetes, COPD) managing palpitations, syncope (and fainting), angina, breathlessness, (e.g heart failure) hypertension, infective endocarditis. Using home monoitoring also facilitates Dr Forbat in the management of drug side effects. He can refer for transoesophageal echocardiography, cornary angiography, cardiac, CT, cardiac MRI, pacing and electrophysioplocla sudies. Patients can also be referred for angioplasty and surgery.
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Palpitations (13%)
- Breathlessness (10%)
- Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat) (10%)
- ECG (Electrocardiogram) (6%)
- Heart Failure (6%)
- Others (55%)
Subspecialties
- Heart Failure
- General (Internal) Medicine
- Heart Muscle Disease/Cardiomyopathy
All conditions and treatments
- Palpitations
- Breathlessness
- Heart Failure
- Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Atrial Flutter
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Valvular Heart Disease
- Angina
- ECG (Electrocardiogram)
- Echocardiogram
- Echocardiogram (Cardiac Ultrasound)
- Calcium Coronary Score
- Transoesophageal Echocardiogram
- Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)
- Video Consultation
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 2647328
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) - St Thomas' Hospital Medical School, University of London, UK
MBBS - St Thomas' Hospital Medical School, University of London, UK in 1980
MD Physiology - St Thomas' Hospital Medical School, University of London, UK in 1989
FRCP - Royal College of Physicians in London, UK
FRCP - Royal College of Physicians of Glasgow, UK
Professional Memberships:
- British Cardiovascular Society
languages spoken
- English
consultation fees
- New appointment: £250
- Follow-up appointment: £170
insurers
- Groupama
- Simply Health
- CS Healthcare
- WPA
- The Exeter
- Cigna
- Norwich Union
Location
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1, Litfield Place, Clifton, United Kingdom, Bristol BS8 3LS
1, Litfield Place, Clifton, United Kingdom, Bristol BS8 3LS
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
17 reviews
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He listens and explains in a way that is reassuring
Thank you for your review. It is another reassuring me I am doing things right. It is vital to communicate well with patients, one of the most important skills a doctor has to master. Understanding how to express medical terminology in lay terms is essential.
08 Apr 20245
Dr Forbat was extremely helpful caring and informative. I appreciate his help in getting my treatment in place, and helping me on the road to recovery.
It is always rewarding for doctors to get feedback in these reviews. Simply knowing that the patient is optimistic about their future makes a difference.
04 Apr 20245
Dr Forbat diagnosed my heart condition, following two heart attacks. He at the time was a locum Consultant at the Princess Royal hospital, in Orpington. Until Dr Forbat examined me, no-one else at the hospital had diagnosed my condition. It is purely thanks to him, that I was expedited to King's, where I had stents fitted. I can honestly say that I owe my health and continued well-being to Dr Forbat's clinical excellence.
Thank you for this and remembering me. When I checked my CV it was between April and October 2014! This was one of many occasions when time is of the essence and I am so pleased I could help and see how well you are keeping a decade on.
03 Apr 20245
Dr Lance Forbat was very professional throughout. He explained what things were in non medical language that made things easier to understand then followed this up with suggested future steps and gave all the options that were available. Throughout the process I felt completely at ease and at no time was I pressured into taking any tests or treatment that I didn't need and all recommendations were followed up in a letter to myself and GP.
Thank you for your considered review. It reflects the fact that communicating well with patients is one of the most important skills a doctor has to master. It is learned by example from senior colleagues and seeing what works and practice over time. Understanding how to express medical terminology in lay terms is essential.
31 Mar 20245
Excellent service, prompt and amusing conversation. The details of the procedure were clearly explained and carried out with the minimum of discomfort. I enjoyed the whole experience!
Thank you for taking the time to give your review. It is always rewarding to hear patients are reassured.
27 Mar 20245
Always took time time out of a busy schedule for teaching particularly on how to approach challenging cases and building on learning points.
Thank you for this review. I remember being a medical student the importance of good teachers and the lasting impression they made on me. It influenced my approach to practicing medicine and I continue to benefit from their wisdom.
27 Mar 20245
Very thorough
Thank you for this. A concise review and very much appreciated.
27 Mar 20245
I have always felt reassured after my appointments/treatment in Dr Lance Forbats clinic's. He's always been polite and professional and explains how my medications work to alleviate my symptoms.
Thank you for taking the time to respond. I really benefit form knowing that my treatments are working as often when patients go back to their GP one wonders what transpired. Just as important is to know if things done work out so the doctor can learn how different patients are responding and find a suitable alternative solution
27 Mar 20245
All good with Dr Lance Forbat thanks
Another concise review and very much appreciated. Thank you for this.
27 Mar 20245
I found that my experience of my consultation with Dr Lance Forbat was a very positive one. He listened to my concerns, and took time to explain the technicalities behind my irregular heartbeat, which I found to be very comforting. He was very encouraging with regards to my healthy approach to my life style which I have chosen in order to mitigate any cholesterol problems.
Thank you for taking the time to write this detailed review. It reinforces my belief that I am getting the right messages across and in an understandable way.
27 Mar 2024Endorsements
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Dr Forbat worked as a colleague in my hospital for a period. During that time he was valued colleague . He has a wealth of experience in the practice of cardiology.
10 Apr 2024Dr. Adrian Raybould
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Dr. Forbat was appointed as the first cardiologist in Cumbria in 1995 where he set up a new service. He consults at Litfield House Bristol and does home visits including the Southwest, London and the Midlands, bringing his ECG and ECHO equipment. Dr Forbat has provided a UK wide telemedicine service and offers this now. I addition he has a medico-legal practice.
07 April 2024
Anatomy and heart disease
Videos by Dr. Lance Forbat consultant cardiologist, explaining heart diseases, diagnosis and related treatments in simple language. Aimed at the general public.
25 March 2024
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Dr Forbat Doc@Home Demo Patient Hugh Orr 2012
Demonstration of telemedicine using Doc@Home with patient explaining their experience
25 March 2024
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What is a pacemaker?
Why a pacemaker by Heart2Heart Doctor. From his Facebook Live Heart2Heart doctor Telemedicine - 4 broadcast live at 20.00 on 23.10.17. Note the live feed was taken on my iPhone so my gaze is off centre her as this was my simultaneous recording on my laptop and you may prefer my Facebook Live. Please ask to join this group if you would like see this version and want to learn more.
25 March 2024
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Fabry's cardiomyopathy
Videos explaining heart diseases, diagnosis and related treatments. Dr. Forbat demonstrates on his heart model how cardiomyopathy causes heart failure.
25 March 2024
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FAQ
What are Dr Lance Forbat's reviews like?
Dr Lance Forbat's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 17 reviews
What languages does Dr Lance Forbat speak?
Dr Lance Forbat speaks English
Where is Dr Lance Forbat located?
Dr Lance Forbat primarily practices at Litfield House Medical Centre, located at 1, Litfield Place, Clifton, United Kingdom, Bristol BS8 3LS
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What are Dr Lance Forbat working hours?
Dr Lance Forbat is working Monday (08:30 - 17:00), Tuesday (08:30 - 20:00), Wednesday (08:30 - 18:00), Thursday (08:30 - 18:00), Friday (08:30 - 17:00), Saturday (08:30 - 12:30)
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