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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Professional, thorough, kind, respectful and caring
Jul-2025
Dr. Forthman is very knowledgeable with what he does and let's the patient work with him with surgeries.
Jul-2025
The staff is s amazing. Everyone is so pleasant and helpful. You can tell everyone enjoys their jobs and they genuinely want to be there. Definitely made me less nervous about my visit. Dr. Forthman quickly identified my issue and with one quick shot I am on the road to healing. Thanks to the entire team!
Jul-2025
Excellent as always
Jul-2025
To the point and polite
Jul-2025
He is so kind and caring!
Jul-2025
Dr. Forthman is very respectful and insightful, and explains everything. He is accessible for all questions, and is patient and kind. Also a very skilled surgeon!
Jul-2025
He was wonderful! This was my first visit and I was quite impressed.He was friendly and professional.My problem was taken care of in a timely manner.Thank you,Dr.Forthman!
Jul-2025
He and his staff were very helpful. I will go to him again when needed.
Jul-2025
I have seen Dr Forthman for about 4 years. He is always kind,and listens.
Jul-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.
Professional, thorough, kind, respectful and caring
Dr. Forthman is very knowledgeable with what he does and let's the patient work with him with surgeries.
The staff is s amazing. Everyone is so pleasant and helpful. You can tell everyone enjoys their jobs and they genuinely want to be there. Definitely made me less nervous about my visit. Dr. Forthman quickly identified my issue and with one quick shot I am on the road to healing. Thanks to the entire team!
Excellent as always
To the point and polite
He is so kind and caring!
Dr. Forthman is very respectful and insightful, and explains everything. He is accessible for all questions, and is patient and kind. Also a very skilled surgeon!
He was wonderful! This was my first visit and I was quite impressed.He was friendly and professional.My problem was taken care of in a timely manner.Thank you,Dr.Forthman!
He and his staff were very helpful. I will go to him again when needed.
I have seen Dr Forthman for about 4 years. He is always kind,and listens.