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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He was personable and very knowledgeable about what my issue is.
Aug-2025
Best doctor ever
Aug-2025
Very professional, and cordial
Aug-2025
I had heard nothing but great things about Dr Forthman before my shoulder surgery.... now after my surgery, they are all absolutely 100% true. Should I ever need surgery again, I wouldn't hesitate for one second to go right back to him! I had very little pain after my surgery and months later, zero pain after my shoulder manipulation. Dr Forthman is truly the best! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him or his team to anyone I know. Might I add that ALL his staff said he was the best and each one I spoke to said they wouldn't have a second thought recommending him to a loved one. What an outstanding Dr and exemplary team. If you're looking for absolute best, look no further! God bless Team Forthman!!!!
Aug-2025
He was fast with the needle. 💉 Very pleasant man. I was a first-time patient and felt like I had known him for years. I would highly recommend him. I felt comfortable with him and trusted him.
Aug-2025
Staff and Doctor were very friendly and helpful.
Aug-2025
This was my first visit to Dr. Forthman and I was very impressed. I will continue seeing him as necessary. In addition, he was extremely nice, which is always a plus.
Aug-2025
Great doctor. He makes it easy to get painful things done. Makes me feel very comfortable.
Aug-2025
Dr. Forthman was great. Very informative visit.
Aug-2025
he’s terrific!!
Aug-2025
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Lutherville
1400 Front Avenue Suite 100 Lutherville, MD 21093
Westminster
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.
He was personable and very knowledgeable about what my issue is.
Best doctor ever
Very professional, and cordial
I had heard nothing but great things about Dr Forthman before my shoulder surgery.... now after my surgery, they are all absolutely 100% true. Should I ever need surgery again, I wouldn't hesitate for one second to go right back to him! I had very little pain after my surgery and months later, zero pain after my shoulder manipulation. Dr Forthman is truly the best! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him or his team to anyone I know. Might I add that ALL his staff said he was the best and each one I spoke to said they wouldn't have a second thought recommending him to a loved one. What an outstanding Dr and exemplary team. If you're looking for absolute best, look no further! God bless Team Forthman!!!!
He was fast with the needle. 💉 Very pleasant man. I was a first-time patient and felt like I had known him for years. I would highly recommend him. I felt comfortable with him and trusted him.
Staff and Doctor were very friendly and helpful.
This was my first visit to Dr. Forthman and I was very impressed. I will continue seeing him as necessary. In addition, he was extremely nice, which is always a plus.
Great doctor. He makes it easy to get painful things done. Makes me feel very comfortable.
Dr. Forthman was great. Very informative visit.
he’s terrific!!