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Forrest Ray Powers

Forrest Ray Powers, MD

4.7452 ratings

Rheumatology

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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

To provide the highest quality of care, interpreter services may be utilized to ensure proper communication of medical information for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and non-English speaking patients or family members.

Locations

  1. Emory at Decatur - Rheumatology
  2. Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus
    • 550 Peachtree Street Northeast, Medical Office Tower, Fl 15, Atlanta, GA 30308
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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 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.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2026

    Dr. Powers is wonderful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 4/8/2026

    All my questions answered by Dr Powers

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/1/2026

    Dr. Powers very kind and understanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/31/2026

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/30/2026

    I've already recommended

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    Excellent service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    Dr Powes is efficient but not rushed and is nice

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 2/21/2026

    It was a pleasure talking with Dr. Powers.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/21/2026

    Again, I feel good about Dr. Powers and his knowledge and concern.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    Great people skills, very professional, very thorough, instilled trust

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/12/2026

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Dr. Powers is very professional and very knowledgeable. He also has a great bedside manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Very good demeanor Easy to talk to. Helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 12/30/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Very satisfied with Dr. Powers

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Everything went good. I need to do better

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    Dr Powers addressed my questions about my current and future treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Dr Powers and his staff were very attentive, and answered all my questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    I am looking forward to working with him as my rheumatologist

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Very helpful visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    He listened attentively. Asked questions to make sure I understood. Was very concerned.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Thank You So much. Dr. Forrest Powers is Great!

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    In-person visit felt much more thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 9/7/2025

    This was my first in-person visit with Dr Powers, but I was very pleased overall

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Dr Powers shows great concern. He Is an excellent doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    Was very concern and willing to help figure out my illness!!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    It was a very good & helpful experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    I was more than pleased with Dr. Powers.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    Good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 3/21/2025

    I have already recommended Dr. Powers and Emory.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2025

    I love Dr. Powers and his staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2024

    Very good service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2024

    I feel like I am under great care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/6/2024

    Dr Powers is an outstanding doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2024

    I .would recommend this provider to others.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/31/2024

    Excellent doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2024

    Everything was perfect and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/17/2024

    My follow up appointment went as good as expected.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2024

    Difficult to understand anything the doctor was saying

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 6/1/2024

    Overall felt heard.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/25/2024

    Excellent visit. I look forward to my next visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2024

    Doctor respected my preference