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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I like Dr. Forwith very much and he is knowledgeable in his field.
Jul-2025
Great
Jul-2025
Made me feel great 👍
Jun-2025
He was prepared for my visit with test results, great at explaining what might be happening, and scheduled follow up.
Jun-2025
I could not be more happy with my results from my rfa. Keith Forwith is an amazing doctor and so glad I found him
Jun-2025
Very nice, friendly, and informative
Jun-2025
Engaging, thorough and explains the situation and options for treatment well.
May-2025
I was treated with respect and kindness from the moment I stepped in the door. Dr. Forwith listened to me fully and then with respect and a comfortable conversational delivery, he provided options and recommendations. He also made certain I was comfortable with his recommendation.
May-2025
He is wonderful and caring.
May-2025
Always professional, he is a good guy and I will not go to anyone else. He listens and helps me understand if I do not. Very pleasant!! Hope he does not retire anytime soon!!!
May-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.
I like Dr. Forwith very much and he is knowledgeable in his field.
Great
Made me feel great 👍
He was prepared for my visit with test results, great at explaining what might be happening, and scheduled follow up.
I could not be more happy with my results from my rfa. Keith Forwith is an amazing doctor and so glad I found him
Very nice, friendly, and informative
Engaging, thorough and explains the situation and options for treatment well.
I was treated with respect and kindness from the moment I stepped in the door. Dr. Forwith listened to me fully and then with respect and a comfortable conversational delivery, he provided options and recommendations. He also made certain I was comfortable with his recommendation.
He is wonderful and caring.
Always professional, he is a good guy and I will not go to anyone else. He listens and helps me understand if I do not. Very pleasant!! Hope he does not retire anytime soon!!!