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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Efficient ,, well run office, minimal waiting,
Liked Dr even though that needle was painful!!
May-2025
I believe I received the best possible treatment for my shoulder pain. Also Jacen was very informative
May-2025
Attentive to his patients needs and explains things in a way that they can understand.
May-2025
It was a good appt overall but I did feel very rushed. It was difficult to give input for lack of time.
May-2025
Dr Forthman always takes his time and answers all your questions. He is a very caring dr. I went to another hand dr in another practice I am much more satisfied with Dr forthman
May-2025
Very nice, explains everything. Excellent clinician. Very nice staff
May-2025
Dr Forthman is so knowledgeable and efficient. Office staff could not have been kinder or more helpful
May-2025
Thorough and good at explaining
May-2025
One of the best. Answers all my questions.
May-2025
Dr. Forthman is awesome!
May-2025
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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.
Efficient ,, well run office, minimal waiting, Liked Dr even though that needle was painful!!
I believe I received the best possible treatment for my shoulder pain. Also Jacen was very informative
Attentive to his patients needs and explains things in a way that they can understand.
It was a good appt overall but I did feel very rushed. It was difficult to give input for lack of time.
Dr Forthman always takes his time and answers all your questions. He is a very caring dr. I went to another hand dr in another practice I am much more satisfied with Dr forthman
Very nice, explains everything. Excellent clinician. Very nice staff
Dr Forthman is so knowledgeable and efficient. Office staff could not have been kinder or more helpful
Thorough and good at explaining
One of the best. Answers all my questions.
Dr. Forthman is awesome!