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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Appointment was very brief - five minutes.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Excellent
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Forthman was personable, professional, and explained what was wrong and what my options would be.
He gave his opinion but left it up to me.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Great doctor. Nice personality and will explain things in such a way that makes sense.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
My first visit with Dr Forthman…excellent! I found him to be very personable and listened to my concerns.
I will definitely contact him with any future problems I have in his field.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Exceptional. Friendly. He knows his shoulders. After working with him in the Operating room for several years, I know he's the doctor to fix my shoulder.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Outstanding Dr..
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
1st meeting went very well.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Awesome Dr.! Thanks.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
I was so fortunate to have Dr. Forthman operate on my shattered arm! I am two months out from surgery and everything has healed so quickly and painlessly that I couldn’t be happier. The staff at his office was accommodating and helpful. Definitely the place to go if you need an orthopedic Dr.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
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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.
Appointment was very brief - five minutes.
Excellent
Dr Forthman was personable, professional, and explained what was wrong and what my options would be. He gave his opinion but left it up to me.
Great doctor. Nice personality and will explain things in such a way that makes sense.
My first visit with Dr Forthman…excellent! I found him to be very personable and listened to my concerns. I will definitely contact him with any future problems I have in his field.
Exceptional. Friendly. He knows his shoulders. After working with him in the Operating room for several years, I know he's the doctor to fix my shoulder.
Outstanding Dr..
1st meeting went very well.
Awesome Dr.! Thanks.
I was so fortunate to have Dr. Forthman operate on my shattered arm! I am two months out from surgery and everything has healed so quickly and painlessly that I couldn’t be happier. The staff at his office was accommodating and helpful. Definitely the place to go if you need an orthopedic Dr.