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Thomas J. Forton, NP

Thomas Forton, NP

Cardiology

Speaks

Languages

English

Provider Groups

  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Medical Providers

Primary Contact

(734) 462-3233
Provider Groups
  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Medical Providers

Primary Contact
(734) 462-3233

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Cardiology

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Trinity Health Michigan Heart - Livonia Hospital

14555 Levan Rd
Ste 203
Livonia , MI 48154

View hours
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Trinity Health Michigan Heart - Livonia Hospital

About

Thomas J. Forton, CNP, is a certified adult nurse practitioner. He earned his graduate degree from the University of Michigan. With than 25 years of nursing experience, his clinical interests include internal medicine, acute and chronic health conditions. Thomas’s personal interests include bird watching, nature photography and woodworking.

“Educating patients on best health practices helps them to understand their role in achieving an improved outcome.”

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna Better Health Medicaid
  • Aetna Commercial ALL PLANS
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • BCBS of Michigan Federal / Traditional
  • BCBS of Michigan Medicare Advantage PPO
  • BCBS of Michigan PPO Commercial
  • BCN Medicare Advantage
  • BCN of Michigan HMO
  • BCN of Michigan M Premier Care HMO
  • Blue Cross Complete of Michigan - Medicaid
  • Cofinity (Network)
  • Colleague Health Plan
  • Community Care
  • HAP Alliance Health & Life Commercial
  • HAP Alliance Health & Life Medicare Advantage
  • HAP Empowered (Medicaid)
  • Humana Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • McLaren Commercial ALL PLANS
  • McLaren Medicaid
  • McLaren Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • Medicaid - Michigan
  • Medicare (Traditional)
  • Meridian Commercial ALL PLANS
  • Meridian Medicaid
  • Molina Medicaid
  • Multiplan PHCS (Network)
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP)
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Medicare Advantage
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Michigan Cares Network
  • Priority Health / Cigna Commercial
  • Priority Health / Cigna Medicare Advantage
  • Priority Health Medicaid
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare (Humana Military) Non-Prime Plans
  • TRICARE (Humana Military) Prime
  • United Healthcare Commercial ALL PLANS
  • United Healthcare Community Plan (Medicaid)
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
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Education & Certifications

Education

Medical School:
The University of Michigan School of Nursing

Board Certifications

American Nurses Credentialing Center

Provider Groups

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

Trinity Health Medical Providers

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(157 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

127 Reviews

09/10/2024

I am confident mu health care is in good hands with Michigan Heart.

09/06/2024

How he took all the time with us and never rushed us. Explained several times what we needed an explanation for.

08/28/2024

Yvette was great. My mom鈥檚 appointment was for next week and we needed one asap. She put us in a list and we were there last week. It is very much appreciated!

07/17/2024

I felt very satisfied when I left the office yesterday!

07/17/2024

Great care has been used from the time i walked into the ER

07/17/2024

As a patient, this is exactly the way I expect to be treated in a medical facility.

07/11/2024

Tom was quick but thorough,

07/02/2024

Helpful and went out of his way to review Dr. Harston-LaDoux results from my MRI she ordered.

06/12/2024

He listened to me and answered the questions he could at that time

05/14/2024

We are very comfortable with the doctors and nurses

05/09/2024

I like him. But there always running late.

05/07/2024

I would return if I need to with no hesitation!!

05/01/2024

Caring, compassionate, good listener and accommodating in meeting needs

04/03/2024

Always Helpful

02/10/2024

Very knowledgeable

01/25/2024

WE hope we will continue to see Tom Forton

01/24/2024

Knowledgeable

12/27/2023

ATTENTIVE THOROUGH AND KIND WITH GREAT CONFIDENCE

11/23/2023

Excellent Job

11/07/2023

Mr. Fortin and Dr. Reddy are great people and doctors.

10/27/2023

listens to patient

10/20/2023

I trust Dr Swadia completely with my cardiac care.

10/19/2023

The front desk seemed stressed out but once I got to the back, it was all good

10/02/2023

Great care

09/14/2023

PA Thomas took the time to wheel me out to my car. I walk with two canes and it was a long walk

09/01/2023

Tom is top notch!

08/31/2023

Keep up the good work, and Thank You!

07/20/2023

Was very happy with this visit

06/24/2023

I felt good leaving and understood what I had to do .

06/16/2023

I did not wait long and had som questions answered

06/09/2023

I like that Tom was not in a hurry and listened to my questions and we had a good discussion about my medical issues.

05/26/2023

He was excellent.

04/13/2023

Vert nice, thoruogh

03/28/2023

He takes time and listens.

03/10/2023

He spent time with me and made me feel comfortable in his care.

02/24/2023

Great

02/24/2023

Friendly staff

02/01/2023

Follow up was good

01/31/2023

I appreciate Tom's calming manner, and his patience and knowledge.

01/28/2023

In our opinion, Tom Forton is quite remarkable in the medical profession.

01/14/2023

We had a conversation which is much better than many medical visits tend to be.

01/12/2023

Everything was great.

12/01/2022

Took a lot of time taking care of my concerns.

11/03/2022

Tom is a great listener and give sound advice and cares for his patients.

10/26/2022

All good, nothing negative whatsoever.

10/26/2022

T Forton was wonderful and very caring.

10/26/2022

Very efficient and knowledgeable

08/09/2022

*Thom showed great concern and called me after the visit to get my appointment with the electro physiologist moved up.

08/06/2022

It was very.Actually enjoy my vist.

08/05/2022

Good experience

07/30/2022

Very good

07/29/2022

Good.

07/27/2022

Makes you at ease and easy to talk to, he seems to understand my concerns.

07/22/2022

Tom explained completely my medication issues. It was a very informative and helpful visit

07/09/2022

*Dr. Forton did a very complete job with me. Thank you!

07/08/2022

Excellent communication!

06/24/2022

I was instructed to make this appointment to review the results of a stress test ordered by my primary care doctor. I was quite anxious about this and would have had to wait 8 weeks to see the doctor but was offered an appointment sooner with the CNP (3 weeks wait time) so I did that. The CNP had not reviewed my test results prior to my appointment and said he would need to consult the doctor, which he would try to do that afternoon. So essentially, I learned nothing about my test results. It was pretty much a waste of my time and if you are making an appointment to review test results, I don't understand why the test results would not have been viewed before I showed up. Certainly 3 weeks is enough time to do that.

06/22/2022

He went out of his way to find out where to get CT Scan images of my back. I appreciated that.

06/19/2022

Excellent

06/16/2022

Provider for this appt. was fine due to my good health. But as I stated before... My dr. is *Dr. Han and that's who I would like to see.

06/15/2022

Very nice & helpful dr.

06/11/2022

Good experience

06/03/2022

Tom Forton is very knowledgable, thorough, patient and friendly. I never felt rushed during my appointment with Tom.

05/27/2022

He was good!

05/23/2022

*Tom was great! Nice guy!

05/19/2022

Love Tom Super nice staff

05/18/2022

It was a Zoom appointment.

05/17/2022

Once I got to see someone the visit was good

05/17/2022

He is great. He listens and appears to really take into consideration what I have to add to the conversation.

05/14/2022

Excellant

05/13/2022

This was my first time meeting with this provider. I needed to see him for clearance for an upcoming surgery. He was very professional and personal. He did not, however, take time to introduce himself to me. It may be a small thing, but it would have been comforting in this situation. Also, he did not take time to sanitize his hands once he was in the room.

05/12/2022

Very well done interview.

05/02/2022

Very concerned, and attentive to my needs saved my life.

04/29/2022

Tom was very thorough and informative.

04/14/2022

Very good.

04/08/2022

Normally, my visits are on time, but the short staff obviously created issues.

02/28/2022

Very good service always. I always recommend this physician & Michigan Heart to others my mother is also a patient.

02/25/2022

I was impressed by him. First time I had met him.

02/15/2022

He is very smart and very caring

02/12/2022

The provider said he would check with the surgeon to see if I should continue with my medication at the rate I have been using it. This appointment was on[ . . . ] two days before my one year anniversary of my heart operation. A determination should be made now.

02/11/2022

Understaffed, office generally appears out dated

02/02/2022

Was satisfied

02/02/2022

The PA was very nice and helped me by listening.

01/31/2022

Excellent. The best.

01/31/2022

Very good.

01/27/2022

Thomas made me feel like I was talking with a trusted friend.

01/26/2022

This was my first time seeing him and I was totally satisfied with his knowledge and treatment.

01/26/2022

Provider did great explaining my situation.

01/22/2022

Very professional, caring, friendly

01/21/2022

Excellent!

01/05/2022

Very good - provider easy to discuss issues with.

12/30/2021

The provider was very tentative he was 30 minutes late though

12/25/2021

Positive -

12/14/2021

MD Forton is the best!

12/08/2021

He was the 1st provider to see if medications were causing my symptoms he was very thorough with my assessment & ways to determine cause.

12/05/2021

This was my very 1st, visit - appointment was made by hospital doctor.

11/18/2021

Very good and helped me to be calm, and informed.

11/08/2021

Dr. Forton is kind, knowledgeable & answered all my questions. I would see him again, anytime I had to go to this office.

11/04/2021

Very good.

10/30/2021

First time with this provider. Would see again.

10/29/2021

Ablation follow up and switch to new cardiologist.

10/29/2021

I love this guy. Personable and very smart man.

10/26/2021

I was very pleased with everything that happened at this appointment. T. Forton was extremely informative and answered all my questions and concerns relating to my cardiac health.

10/14/2021

Excellent.

10/11/2021

Very professional.

10/02/2021

Very kind, helpful, explained everything, took a lot of time with me, and explained everything well.

10/01/2021

Everyone was helpful to my needs.

10/01/2021

Good.

09/01/2021

He did a very good job of explaining way I needed a little more medicine.

09/01/2021

Tom listened very well to my questions & provided understandable explanation.

08/28/2021

Was very pleased, would see him again

08/27/2021

Tom Forton is the best. It seemed as if he had all the time in the world for me. My other providers seem to be always in a hurry. Nurse Forton took the time to review and converse about my Hypertension history and help me understand what and why I was taking specific medications. He understood my concerns about harsh side effects and set about immediately to mitigate these by adjusting my meds. He assured me of his availability for continued conversation about the performance of my meds until I could get a follow up appointment in a month. I came away very confident and assured the Nurse Forton cared about my condition and would continue to monitor.

08/27/2021

Everything was fine.

08/27/2021

I thought it was a very good nurse or doctor not sure what it was but he was professional

08/25/2021

I saw Tom Forton for my visit. I really liked him & would prefer to see him next year for my yearly check-up.

08/18/2021

My visit with Tom was excellent. He was informed, professional, and caring. He also discussed my condition with Dr. Karnib and promptly called me back to provide further instructions.

08/17/2021

Very good

08/01/2021

He was very professional in the hospital days before my procedure, spending time explaining things and getting to know me and my medical history making me feel comfortable!

07/30/2021

Tom was very professional, very thorough in reviewing chart & all my questions were answered. He was very patient.

07/27/2021

Liked Tom very much! Already a fan of Dr. Misirlivan!!

06/29/2021

He answered all my questions and concerns. My only disappointment is very time I call in the last three years the receptionist is always busy on the phone. I always have to be put on hold.

06/26/2021

seemed competent. was patient(. . .)

06/25/2021

it was good.

06/22/2021

Tom Forton was very good at explaining everything.

06/21/2021

Very good.

06/18/2021

Very pleased w/his care.

06/08/2021

Very knowledgeable & easy to talk to. This was a yearly visit - I had no problems.
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