Clinical Interests
- Pulmonary hypertension and right-sided heart failure
- Acute and chronic thromboembolic disease
- Right ventricular disease
- Valvular heart disease
- Cardiopulmonary diseases
- Cardiomyopathies
- Heart transplant
- Congenital heart disease associated pulmonary hypertension
Research Interests
- Right heart function
- Exercise physiology related to pulmonary hypertension and dyspnea
- Pulmonary hypertension
- CTEPH
Education
- MD, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
Training
- Fellowship, Cardiology and Heart Failure/Transplant, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
- Residency, Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Board Certification
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Internal Medicine
Memberships
- American College of Cardiology
- Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute
- International Society of Heart Lung Transplantation
Awards and Honors
- Top Doctors, Cardiovascular Disease, Philadelphia magazine, 2012-2021
Was seen by Dr Forfia at Fort Washington this time, not at Boyer Building so no ECHO tech was available nor lab for bloodwork and there were problems obtaining my EKG via computers, but Dr Forfia handled all problems well.
Excellent care, as always.
[...] dr. Forfia always go above and beyond to make me feel comfortable, cared about and heard. [...]
Excellent provider.
Dr. Forfia rediagnosed me & saved my life; Took me off meds I didn't need.
Dr. Forfia is an excellent doctor. He cares deeply for his patients. I wouldn't change doctors for the world.
Dr. Forfia is excellent.
Had an excellent visit - dr. was impressive.
Great experience w/Temple. Dr. Forfia et al saved my life in 2020.
Very good check-up.
Dr. Forfia and his team at the Fort Washington office are an EXCEPTIONAL group of human beings. For every concern or question- THEY GET US ANSWERS. In my mother [...] and my total years on earth [...] neither of us have ever met more kind, caring individuals let alone a Dr who treats my mother as if she is his own. I send you all my highest praises
All good.
[...] Dr. Forfia is one of the BEST. Dr.'s always sharp it on tap after late info about PAH.
Dr. Forfia is outstanding. I knew I was in great hands & felt comforted by that!
When I was in the hospital I was Amazed that DR Forfia came every day to see me.
Great dr. & office. Very knowledgeable & professional.
Dr. Fortiva and his team and staff are fantastic. My health has improved tremendously. Thank you Dr. Fortiva & staff.
Dr. Forfia has always gone above and beyond when I have been in the hospital and kept in touch with my family during those times. His assistant [...] is very helpful, too.