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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Excellent
May-2025
Great experience!
May-2025
Dr Forthman is amazing! So kind and compassionate. He has done two previous shoulder surgeries on me and both of my wrists. I trust him so much.
Apr-2025
Friendly, explained everything that he was going to do and recovery info
Very impressed with him
Apr-2025
Excellent surgeon!
Apr-2025
My first meeting with him. Very nice, knowledgeable and prompt. Answered my questions, explained what was happening and what I need to do.
Apr-2025
Caring compassionate doctor & always has a smile for you .
Apr-2025
Outstanding DOCTOR HELP ME OUT RIGHT AWAY.
Apr-2025
Dr Forthman did an excellent job explaining my injury and the rehab process.
Apr-2025
Clear explanation of my diagnosis and his recommendations.
Apr-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.
Excellent
Great experience!
Dr Forthman is amazing! So kind and compassionate. He has done two previous shoulder surgeries on me and both of my wrists. I trust him so much.
Friendly, explained everything that he was going to do and recovery info Very impressed with him
Excellent surgeon!
My first meeting with him. Very nice, knowledgeable and prompt. Answered my questions, explained what was happening and what I need to do.
Caring compassionate doctor & always has a smile for you .
Outstanding DOCTOR HELP ME OUT RIGHT AWAY.
Dr Forthman did an excellent job explaining my injury and the rehab process.
Clear explanation of my diagnosis and his recommendations.