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Christopher L. Forthman, M.D.
Greater Chesapeake Hand to Shoulder
Orthopedics
Lutherville, Westminster
Most recent review: 2 days ago
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4.9
1.6K Ratings
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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.
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4.9
1.6K Ratings
699 Comments
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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Lutherville
1400 Front Avenue
Suite 100
Lutherville, MD 21093
Suite 100
Lutherville, MD 21093
Westminster
844 Washington Road
Suite 102
Westminster, MD 21157
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.
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Staff was super helpful and down to earth. I was in and out of appointment before the time that was scheduled. The doctor diagnosed me on the spot and treated issue within minutes. I feel very good about the whole situation. I thank them all very much.
I Thank the Doctor For Being SO understanding a doing Tests To.see what is Wrong.so it can be fixed.
He diagnosed and treated my praising minutes. I couldn’t be more thankful
Dr Forthman was very thorough - as always. He’s a great physician; very kind and explains things well!
Dr. Forthman is always on time and very genuine. Office staff is very helpful and efficient.
That injection was administered with such skill I could hardly feel it! Now hoping it stops the pain!
Very personable and listened to my concerns.
Once I was sent to a room in the back. The doctor came right in ( I'm so use to sitting in that room at least 15 more minutes if not longer) check my hand, gave me a shot and sent me on my way. Best experienced in a doctor's office I've had in the last 25 years.
Great doctor
Informative and friendly