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Dr Lance Forbat

BSc (Hons), MD, FRCP, FRCP (Glasg)

Cardiologist

45 years of experience

Clifton, Bristol BS8 3LS

30 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr. Syed Hassan, Dr Rodney Foale and 5 other professionals

5

/5

(23 reviews)

45 years of experience

Clifton, Bristol BS8 3LS

30 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr. Syed Hassan, Dr Rodney Foale and 5 other professionals

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
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Breathlessness
4
1
Palpitations
4
Heart Failure
4

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About Dr Lance Forbat

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.

Please see more testimonials through this link : https://www.heartattacksymptoms.co.uk/testimonials

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.

Consultations: New 40 minutes minimum £250.00, Follow-up £170 20 minutes. Investigstions offerred at clinic; ECG with explanation by Dr Forbat £150.00. ECHO including review of images with explanation by Dr Forbat, reporting and advice (40 min) £550.00. All consultations include e-mail and hard copy of his letter with test results to GP and patient. For home visits pricing is the same plus mileage if outside 25 miles.


Areas of expertise

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Reviews
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Skill Endorsements
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Breathlessness
4
1
Palpitations
4
Heart Failure
4
ECG (Electrocardiogram)
3
Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)
3
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
1
2
Echocardiogram (Cardiac Ultrasound)
2
24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor
2
Echocardiogram
1
1
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
2
Video Consultation
1
Cancer Genetics
1
Tachycardia
1
Congestive Heart Failure
1
High Blood Pressure
1
Bronchoscopy
1
Valvular Heart Disease
1
Heart Valve Problems
1
Bradycardia
1
Cardiomyopathy
1
Heart Attack
1
Shoulder Pain
1
Autonomic Disorders
1
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
1
Calcium Coronary Score
1
Medicolegal
1
Heart Scan
1
Atrial Flutter
1
Aviation Cardiology
1
Respiratory Care
1
Cardiac Screening
1
Long QT Syndrome
Autonomic Mediated Syncope
Fainting
Heart Muscle Disease
Heart Murmurs
Chest Pain
Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)
Loss of Consciousness (Syncope)
Angina
Tiredness (Fatigue)
Transoesophageal Echocardiogram

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 2647328


Education

University of London

Medicine

Graduated 1980


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

Publications

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07 / 04 / 1995

PubMed

Published in Methotrexate-induced pericarditis and pericardial effusion; first reported case

15 / 06 / 1994

PubMed

Published in Monitoring anticoagulation following intracoronary procedures: which method?


Languages spoken

  • English

Consultation fees

  • New appointment: £250
  • Follow-up appointment: £170

Insurers

  • WPA
  • Cigna
  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • The Exeter

Location

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Litfield House Medical Centre

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1, Litfield Place, Clifton, United Kingdom, Bristol BS8 3LS

Video consultation

Video Consultation

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Online, Video Consultation, United Kingdom, W1

Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Dr Lance Forbat is consistently professional, thorough, and reassuring in his interactions with patients. He provides clear explanations of complex conditions and test outcomes, often using plain language and diagrams, which helps patients understand their diagnosis and treatment plans. He adeptly diagnoses serious heart conditions, facilitating necessary interventions like stent fittings or surgical considerations, alongside providing comprehensive medicolegal services and remote monitoring. Patient feedback consistently highlights Dr Forbat's expertise in managing cardiovascular symptoms such as palpitations, heart failure, and breathlessness.

5.00
verified patient
12 Nov 2025

Dr Lance Forbat was super personable, professional and knowledgeable. His questioning was thorough and I felt really looked after. I received the report promptly and will definitely be scheduling my future ecgs with him. The option for home appointments meant I was able to fit my appointment during my lunch break while working from home!

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Reply from Lance Forbat
12 Nov 2025
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I always find a home visit rewarding. Entering someone's home is always a privilege and getting feedback is most welcome.

5.00
verified patient
10 Jul 2025

Dr. Forbat kindly accommodated our request on short notice to conduct an examination and provide an expert witness statement. He was highly professional both during the physical examination and in his subsequent report to the court. Throughout the process, Dr. Forbat kept us informed of his assessment and went above and beyond by offering additional health advice to the litigant. As litigants in person, we greatly appreciated that Dr. Forbat is one of the few experts in his field willing to work with individuals without legal representation—while maintaining the highest standards in both the quality of his report and his duty to the court. I would not hesitate to recommend his expertise to anyone in need of a knowledgeable and ethical medical expert.

Reply from Lance Forbat
14 Jul 2025
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This is most rewarding to get feedback like this. I always treat my clients in legal cases as if they were my patients, however maintaining my duties to the Court.

5.00
verified patient
05 Jun 2025

Dr Forbat provided the complete medicolegal service: responsive, thorough & highly authoritative such that his contribution helped settle a long running, emotive, sensitive & large value case. I would not hesitate to recommend or use again.

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Reply from Lance Forbat
12 Jun 2025
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It is rare to get feedback from the outcome of any medicolegal case, to receive this 'made my day'!

5.00
verified patient
26 Mar 2025

After spending over a week in hospital with a heart condition i could not get the answers to my questions which made me feel frustrated, but after tests and a consultation with Dr Lance Forbat my mind was put at ease,which gave me a totally different outlook on the problem.

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Reply from Lance Forbat
26 Mar 2025
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I hope things continue to improve with my advice

5.00
verified patient
12 Jul 2024

Dr. Forbat is friendly, highly proficient and a consummate professional Cardiologist. I saw him this week during an home visit and have been one of his patients for many years and every appointment I attended I have been reassured by his efficiency and capabilities as a specialist in Cardiology. His follow-up notes are fully accurate and informative and second to none. About a decade he looked after me remotely from the UK using Docohub whilst I was in Australia regularly checking and monitoring my condition and changing medication where necessary. This gave me tremendous peace of mind and reassurance enabling me to enjoy my trip. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Reply from Lance Forbat
18 Jul 2024
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I have known you since 2011 and your feedback is very much appreciated. I hope after reading this more patients will want this service.

5.00
verified patient
09 Jul 2024

Dr Forbat is an excellent Physician with a broad experience of cardiovascular health- His approach is very patient centric & holistic!!

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Reply from Lance Forbat
12 Jul 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to give your review. It is always rewarding to hear this feedback.

5.00
verified patient
07 Apr 2024

He listens and explains in a way that is reassuring

Reply from Lance Forbat
08 Apr 2024
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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.

5.00
verified patient
03 Apr 2024

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.

Reply from Lance Forbat
04 Apr 2024
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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.

5.00
verified patient
02 Apr 2024

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.

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Reply from Lance Forbat
03 Apr 2024
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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.

5.00
verified patient
27 Mar 2024

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.

Reply from Lance Forbat
31 Mar 2024
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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.

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Skill Endorsements

Dr Forbat is an experienced and respected cardiologist with a reputation of providing great service for his patients. I would recommend him

22 Aug 2025
Endorsed for
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Congestive Heart Failure

Dr. Syed Hassan

Dr. Syed Hassan

Respiratory Doctor
Is a colleague

Dr Lance Forbat had a very distinguished training career in association with our unit and he has maintained the trajectory of an exceptional level of expertise in the management of all adult heart conditions from arrhythmia through to coronary artery through to primary heart muscle disease conditions. He is established as an expert in his field and has been an early doctor of the longer term monitoring using telemedicine and home interaction strategies. Lance is an exceptional cardiologist with a reputation held over many years for the highest levels of patient care.

01 Jul 2024
Endorsed for
Cardiomyopathy
Echocardiogram

Dr Rodney Foale

Dr Rodney Foale

Cardiologist
Is a colleague

Lance is a great cardiologist

26 Jun 2024
Endorsed for
Calcium Coronary Score
Bradycardia

DH

Dr Tom Hyde

Cardiologist
Is a colleague

Excellent doctor

21 Jun 2024
Endorsed for
24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor
Aviation Cardiology

Prof. Richard Anderson

Prof. Richard Anderson

Cardiologist
Is a colleague
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Dr Lance Forbat

Dr Lance Forbat

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

Dr Forbat Doc@Home Demo Patient Hugh Orr 2012

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?

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

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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Anatomy and heart disease

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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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 23 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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