Joel Forman, MD

Dr. Forman is an experienced clinical cardiologist at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he is director of preventive cardiology. His busy, full-time practice focuses on a proactive approach to avoiding adverse outcomes. Dr. Forman’s work emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle to prevent cardiovascular disease, which is the chief source of morbidity and mortality in chronic kidney disease patients. A member of Healthmap’s Scientific Advisory Board since 2017, he enjoys the challenge and focus on improving outcomes of renal patients from a population perspective.

Dr. Forman earned and his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, and his Doctor of Medicine from The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. He holds board certifications in cardiovascular medicine and nuclear cardiology. Dr. Forman is recognized as a Fellow of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology and the American College of Cardiology.