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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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
Exceptional dr, great attitude
Nov-2024
Been seeing Dr Forthman since approximately the year 2000. He has always resolved my ortho issues expeditiously. Outstanding bed side manners and I'm always very confident and comfortable with his treatment plan. When he's given me Cortisone shots they have resolved my issues for many years.
Nov-2024
Polite takes. His time to explain what is going on
Nov-2024
Very professional, kind & polite!!
Nov-2024
Very good visit
Nov-2024
Excellent bedside manner. Very calming
Nov-2024
Dr. Forthman is kind, understanding and always smiling. I will see him again if my finger does not get better.
Oct-2024
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1400 Front Avenue Suite 100 Lutherville, MD 21093
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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.
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!!!
Exceptional dr, great attitude
Been seeing Dr Forthman since approximately the year 2000. He has always resolved my ortho issues expeditiously. Outstanding bed side manners and I'm always very confident and comfortable with his treatment plan. When he's given me Cortisone shots they have resolved my issues for many years.
Polite takes. His time to explain what is going on
Very professional, kind & polite!!
Very good visit
Excellent bedside manner. Very calming
Dr. Forthman is kind, understanding and always smiling. I will see him again if my finger does not get better.