
Highlights
Languages
- English
About Forrest Ray Powers
Emory Affiliation
Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Emory Healthcare Network
Emory Physician Group Practice
Academic Title
Assistant Professor
Year Started Practicing
2019
Interpretive Services
Locations
- Emory at Decatur - Rheumatology
- 2675 North Decatur Road, Ste 410, Decatur, GA 30033
- Get Directions
- phone: 404-299-0187
- Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus
- 550 Peachtree Street Northeast, Medical Office Tower, Fl 15, Atlanta, GA 30308
- Get Directions
- phone: 404-778-4366
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Medical University of South Carolina, Rheumatology, 2019
- Residency: Medical Center of Central Georgia/Mercer Univ., Internal Medicine, 2017
- Medical Education: Mercer University School of Medicine, 2014
- Medical Education: Mercer University School of Medicine, MD, 2014
Board Certifications
- Rheumatology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2017
Ratings & Reviews
4.7 out of 5
452 ratingsThe 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2026
Dr. Powers is wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2026
My husband and I love Dr. Forrest's demeanor. He is thorough and efficient. He seems to really care about his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2026
All my questions answered by Dr Powers
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2026
Dr. Powers very kind and understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/31/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2026
I've already recommended
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2026
This was my first appointment. I was told I would hear something before the follow up which was pushed out six weeks. The only communication was via my labs and that said the labs were consistent with the condition I'd already been diagnosed with
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/22/2026
Dr. Forrest Powers is a superb physician, is very smart and conscientious, and clearly expressed appropriate concern for my fairly complex problem. He chose to take a little time to review all the lab results I brought, ask for clarification on certain parts of my journey/history, and explain to me his assessment and what he thought was the best way he could help me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
Dr Powers is always pleasant and easy to talk to. He showed genuine concern for my issues and did all he could to help me. Front desk and nursing staff are extremely helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
Excellent service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
Dr Powes is efficient but not rushed and is nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Dr. Powers stopped and looked directly at me when I was speaking, and was actively listening to what I was saying.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2026
It was a pleasure talking with Dr. Powers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2026
Again, I feel good about Dr. Powers and his knowledge and concern.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
Great people skills, very professional, very thorough, instilled trust
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
Dr. Powers is very professional and very knowledgeable. He also has a great bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Very good demeanor Easy to talk to. Helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2026
Dr Powers is very kind. He extended himself when I asked a question that I was concerned about. He look at my labs and took the time to explain.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
The doctor and the medical team were kind And knowledgeable extremely when it comes to autoimmune diseases, especially Sjogren's syndrome.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
I'm enjoying getting to know Dr Powers as I continue to have regular follow-up appointments with him. I believe I made a good choice to trust him with my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
I was a patient of Dr. Najam and was concerned about a new doctor. Dr. Powers was excellent. No more worrying about a doctor now.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Very helpful with our interaction and was helpful explaining how we will proceed with my health care
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Very nice and cordial provider. I would have preferred an in depth visit as it was my first time seeing him and this SJD is really affecting my life
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Very satisfied with Dr. Powers
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Everything went good. I need to do better
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2025
He said that he couldn't do very much because what I needed wasn't his expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
Dr Powers addressed my questions about my current and future treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
I liked having the virtual visit as I am the caregiver for 3 family members so this makes it easier on me to have my visits online
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Dr Powers and his staff were very attentive, and answered all my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
I am looking forward to working with him as my rheumatologist
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
There was blood work done to determine if I had Rhuematoid arthritis. The provider did a basic exam no big deal and read thru my chart asking questions. Which to me that should have been done b4 I got there. I got my test results back a few days later. He reccomend for me to follow up with my spine dr and a different specialist. I email him back to inquire if he could reccomend a specialist located in Snellville. He told me he couldn't because he didn't know of any one and for me too follow up with my primary. I was complex about his answer and upset
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Very helpful visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
He listened attentively. Asked questions to make sure I understood. Was very concerned.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Thank You So much. Dr. Forrest Powers is Great!
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
In-person visit felt much more thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2025
Doctor Powers is very approachable and shows a great deal of concern about your health thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/7/2025
This was my first in-person visit with Dr Powers, but I was very pleased overall
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/10/2025
Dr Powers was wonderful in my care. He has excellent knowledge and bedside manner. I would recommend him for Rheumatoid Treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Dr Powers shows great concern. He Is an excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
This was my first visit to Emory Rheumatology and my provider Dr Powers was wonderful. He listened to all of my concerns and responded to them each accordingly which I appreciate tremendously
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2025
The doctor was very polite but I felt like he totally dismissed my concerns. He did not appear to take my pain seriously stating that some people just have pain. I felt gas lit and then he seemed to rush on to the next patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Was very concern and willing to help figure out my illness!!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Good listener, empathetic, kind person. Could maybe do a little bit better of a job of going over contraindications of the prescriptions, he gives me with all of the other meds. I'm already taking. Mostly because I am at high risk for contraindications if those details aren't paid attention to by reading my entire medication list. It's an it's a pain I know, but it has to be done. Other than that, no complaints with my provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
He was new from my old doctor, but he was very good and we called quite a while.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
First visit on telemed. He was not prepared. He knew nothing that was going on in my situation. After my visit I was confused of my status.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
It was a very good & helpful experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
I was more than pleased with Dr. Powers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
This was my first visit with Dr Powers, but I was impressed with his ability to listen well and integrate into plans for the future.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2025
I have already recommended Dr. Powers and Emory.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
I love Dr. Powers and his staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2025
This was my first visit with Dr. Powers. It was a great visit and glad I chose him for my physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Very good service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2024
I feel like I am under great care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2024
Dr Powers is an outstanding doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Dr Powers make me feel hopeful about my condition and he seem to care how I feel and think
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2024
I .would recommend this provider to others.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2024
Excellent doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
Everything was perfect and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2024
My follow up appointment went as good as expected.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2024
Difficult to understand anything the doctor was saying
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2024
Dr.Forrest Ray Powers was very professional has great bedside manners and I look forward to having him treat me with the conditions I deal with now and any in the future.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2024
Overall felt heard.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/25/2024
Excellent visit. I look forward to my next visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
Dr. Powers is one of the best physicians I have seen. He asks questions, listens, and explains well. Honestly between the check in staff and doctor if you'd get some new nurses it would be amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2024
Doctor respected my preference
