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.
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 the best.
I’m scheduled for hand surgery due to arthritis in October. I have great confidence in Dr. Forthman! I like him very much. The staff so far is very good EXCEPT when it comes to scheduling surgery it’s best knowing upfront when you can have it done! I had to change my surgery date in the beginning and I wasn’t told that you can only cancel twice until I had to change my date. I suggest going home and figure out the best date before scheduling!
Dr Chris is always calm in his presentation. And he smiles?
Incredible surgeon and excellent patient care.
Excellent Doctor. Very professional and caring. He is actually one of very few doctors I have seen that actually calls me by my name.
Always the best and treated excellent! One of the best doctors I’ve encountered. My sister recommended to him and never been disappointed on service 🙏🏽
Great visit as always. Super Doctor.
Excellent caring physician. Listens to his patients. Good surgical experience .
Awesome Doctor. Great listener, explains things so you can understand. Would highly recommend!!!
Quick appointment and solid explanation of my concerns and the process for correction.