Dr. Christopher L. Forthman, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a certificate of added qualifications in hand surgery. Dr. Forthman earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. He completed his general surgery internship at Massachusetts General Hospital and his orthopedic surgery residency at Harvard, where he served as a chief resident with an emphasis on complex shoulder, hand, and elbow surgery.
Dr. Christopher L. Forthman, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a certificate of added qualifications in hand surgery. Dr. Forthman earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. He completed his general surgery internship at Massachusetts General Hospital and his orthopedic surgery residency at Harvard, where he served as a chief resident with an emphasis on complex shoulder, hand, and elbow surgery.
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Dr Forthman is top of the class for his knowledge, OR skills and he has a great bedside and office manner!! Myself and children have been cared for by him over the years. I had the privilege of working with him in the OR for many years. I would not see anyone else for upper extremity care!!
Dec-2024
Great personality, very helpful
Dec-2024
Pleasant and kind doctor. Explained issue, gave me a shot to ease pain and suggested exercises to help strengthen joint.
Nov-2024
Dr. Forthman was very pleasant, answered all of my questions regarding my postop course and medications. He took his time with me and did not hurry me along! He has an extremely caring attitude!
Nov-2024
Very Good Doctor
Nov-2024
Excellent doctor! Would recommend him to anyone with hand problems! 10 on a 10 scale!
Nov-2024
He well deserves it!
Nov-2024
Great visit with my doctor, assessing my problem and suggesting treatment was very professional and reinforced his reputation as a leader in his medical field.
Nov-2024
Efficient, friendly offers options that do not include surgery only
Nov-2024
Dr. Forthman was so kind and gentle! He carefully explained my shoulder issue and even my wrist (which was not the purpose of my visit). I highly recommend him!! Such great bedside manners!!!
Nov-2024
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Lutherville
1400 Front Avenue Suite 100 Lutherville, MD 21093
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844 Washington Road Suite 102 Westminster, MD 21157
Dr. Christopher L. Forthman, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a certificate of added qualifications in hand surgery. Dr. Forthman earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. He completed his general surgery internship at Massachusetts General Hospital and his orthopedic surgery residency at Harvard, where he served as a chief resident with an emphasis on complex shoulder, hand, and elbow surgery.
Dr. Forthman performed a hand and upper extremity fellowship at the Raymond M. Curtis National Hand Center at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He has received numerous professional awards and honors, including:
The Leonard Marmor Award for Highest In-Training Scores in the Harvard Orthopedic Program Outstanding Research in Orthopaedic Surgery by the International Board of Shoulder Surgery, Washington, DC Baylor Outstanding Achievement in Orthopaedic Research Michael E. DeBakey Scholar Award Dr. Forthman serves on clinical operations, emergency services, and research committees at Curtis National Hand Center. He hosts a weekly indications conference with orthopedic and plastic surgeons to review the management of complex upper extremity disorders.
Dr. Forthman has authored various book chapters and his many research studies are published in prestigious peer-reviewed medical journals. He presents locally and nationally on problems of the shoulder, hand and elbow.
Dr. Forthman is distinguished as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and as an active member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He is also a member of the Maryland Orthopaedic Association.
Dr Forthman is top of the class for his knowledge, OR skills and he has a great bedside and office manner!! Myself and children have been cared for by him over the years. I had the privilege of working with him in the OR for many years. I would not see anyone else for upper extremity care!!
Great personality, very helpful
Pleasant and kind doctor. Explained issue, gave me a shot to ease pain and suggested exercises to help strengthen joint.
Dr. Forthman was very pleasant, answered all of my questions regarding my postop course and medications. He took his time with me and did not hurry me along! He has an extremely caring attitude!
Very Good Doctor
Excellent doctor! Would recommend him to anyone with hand problems! 10 on a 10 scale!
He well deserves it!
Great visit with my doctor, assessing my problem and suggesting treatment was very professional and reinforced his reputation as a leader in his medical field.
Efficient, friendly offers options that do not include surgery only
Dr. Forthman was so kind and gentle! He carefully explained my shoulder issue and even my wrist (which was not the purpose of my visit). I highly recommend him!! Such great bedside manners!!!