Dr. Keith D. Forwith, Ph.D., M.D., began his career in research, obtaining a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Purdue University. He then attended Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio where he finished at the top of his class and was selected into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. After medical school, he trained at one of the nation’s top ENT residency programs. He was one of the first ENT physicians in the Louisville area to perform balloon sinuplasty.
Dr. Keith D. Forwith, Ph.D., M.D., began his career in research, obtaining a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Purdue University. He then attended Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio where he finished at the top of his class and was selected into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. After medical school, he trained at one of the nation’s top ENT residency programs. He was one of the first ENT physicians in the Louisville area to perform balloon sinuplasty.
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Very friendly and professional. Straightforward and reassuring.
Apr-2025
Very friendly and thorough
Apr-2025
Excellent listening, empathy, very pleased, recommend him enthusiastically
Apr-2025
Dr Forwith and staff have been wonderful! Having never gone thru a thyroid issue before, it’s nice to talk with a specialist that knows what he’s doing and takes the time to explain the process vs. rushing through the appointment. We are very fortunate to have Dr. Forwith in our area.
Mar-2025
Listens and explain and explains alternatives and actions
Mar-2025
Excellent doctor, explains well and polite
Mar-2025
Good communication of results and further care
Mar-2025
The wait was too long I had an appointment at 9:40 but did not see get to see the doctor until about 11 o'clock but the doctor is extremely efficient and I like him but I don't want to wait so long
Mar-2025
Caring and through
Mar-2025
Informative and honest. Kind.
Mar-2025
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Dixie Location
1725 Gagel Ave Louisville, KY 40216
Breckenridge Location
2944 Breckenridge Lane Louisville, KY 40220
Brownsboro Crossing Location
9880 Angies Way Norton Medical Plaza II, Suite 200 Louisville, KY 40241
Dr. Keith D. Forwith, Ph.D., M.D., specializes in thyroid and parathyroid surgery, treating patients with a wide variety of conditions including thyroid cancer, goiter, Grave’s disease, thyroid nodules, and parathyroid tumors. His focus on thyroid disease is rooted in personal experience as both he and his wife have thyroid nodules. He performs his own ultrasounds and FNA biopsies to ensure precision and accuracy. Always on the leading edge of the field, he offers minimally invasive surgery and in-office surgical alternatives.
His research interest has led him to write some of the keynote articles in the development of novel sinus therapies, such as the Propel surgical stent and the Sinuva implant for non-surgical treatment of nasal polyps.
Dr. Keith Forwith began his career in research, obtaining a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Purdue University. He then attended Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio (ranked #23 by US News & World Report) where he finished at the top of his class and was selected into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. After medical school, he trained at one of the nation’s top ENT residency programs.
He has been among the first to adopt new technologies for problems as simple as tonsillitis to advanced problems such as thyroid cancer. Dr. Forwith was one of the first ENT physicians in the Louisville area to perform balloon sinuplasty – a less invasive alternative to traditional sinus surgery. His medical practice is focused on thyroid and parathyroid surgery, head and neck oncology, thyroid and parathyroid oncology, and allergy and sinus disease.
He is the father of four wonderful daughters. He is an active member of his church and teaches a bible study at Southeast Christian Church. He is married to his college sweetheart, Sue. He loves all water sports, including kiteboarding, slalom water skiing, snow skiing, and hockey.
Very friendly and professional. Straightforward and reassuring.
Very friendly and thorough
Excellent listening, empathy, very pleased, recommend him enthusiastically
Dr Forwith and staff have been wonderful! Having never gone thru a thyroid issue before, it’s nice to talk with a specialist that knows what he’s doing and takes the time to explain the process vs. rushing through the appointment. We are very fortunate to have Dr. Forwith in our area.
Listens and explain and explains alternatives and actions
Excellent doctor, explains well and polite
Good communication of results and further care
The wait was too long I had an appointment at 9:40 but did not see get to see the doctor until about 11 o'clock but the doctor is extremely efficient and I like him but I don't want to wait so long
Caring and through
Informative and honest. Kind.