Jason R. Foerst, MD
Structural Heart
Medical Director, Structural Heart and Valve Team; Program Director, Structural Heart Disease Fellowship
VTC Faculty
"Medicine is a team approach involving primary care, sub-specialists, the family and most of all the patient in all major medical decision making."
Videos
TAVR at Carilion Clinic | Sam Igal's Journey
1 minute 21 seconds
Sam Igal was a candidate for a minimally invasive procedure called trans catheter aortic valve replacement also known as TAVR. He suffered from shortness of breath and fatigue. On the same day of his procedure he says he felt 15 years younger in his immediate recovery and he shares why he is glad he chose Dr. Foerst and his team for his care. Learn more about Carilion's Cardiovascular Institute - https://www.carilionclinic.org/cvi
WATCHMAN: An Alternative for Atrial Fibrillation Patients
1 minute 42 seconds
What is WATCHMAN? It is a device that protects atrial fibrillation patients from complications that could occur. 99% of patients are able to stop taking blood thinning medications, one year after the procedure. This video explains how the device works and who might benefit most from a WATCHMAN. To find out if WATCHMAN could help you, visit CarilionClinic.org/watchman or call 540-982-8204. https://www.carilionclinic.org/providers/jason-r-foerst-md https://www.carilionclinic.org/providers/rahul-sharma-md
Locations
Background
Medical School
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Fellowships
- University Hospital Duesseldorf
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Specialties or Medical Focus
- Structural Heart
- Cardiac Catheterization and Interventions
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Heart and Vascular Care
Internships
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
NPI
- 1255435293
Residencies
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Services
Conditions Treated
- Aortic valve disease
- Atrial septal defects
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart Disease
- Heart failure device therapy
- Heart Valve Disease
- Left atrial appendage closure
- Mitral valve disease
- Stroke prevention with PFO closure
- Tricuspid valve disease
Treatments Offered
- CardioMEMS
- Coronary artery stenting
- Heart Surgery
- Impella left ventricular support device
- Interventional Heart Procedures
- Left atrial appendage closure (Watchman)
- Left ventricular remodeling (clinical trial)
- PDA closure
- PFO and ASD closure
- TAVR and Heart Valve Treatments
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
- Transcatheter mitral valve repair (MitraClip)
Biography
Ratings and Reviews
Accepted Insurance
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Dr Foerst is always very personable and easy to talk with. I feel like all of my concerns are addressed in a manner that shows dignity and respect. He always gives options while stressing what he thinks the best course of action is and why.