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.
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.
Communicates well, Skilled, Efficient
Quick and easy exam, nice office, nice people.
I felt rushed and dismissed. I felt as though my concerns were not important enough to warrant the doctor's time and compassion. I left with questions unanswered and with no possible treatment options.
Vist was fine. Very professional and informative. Good to see Sr. Forwith .
He is a hoot!!! Love my Dr Forwith
Dr. Forwith is always personable and explains everything that is needed.
Very nice seemed patient and explained my situation.
Very nice , and explains everything , and got back with me cause of emergency when I had to leave
One family member or another has been treated by Dr Forwith over a 20 year span. He is one of the most caring and compassionate doctors, has “cured/fixed” all of our health concerns that needs to be addressed by an ENT doctor. Our family highly recommends Dr Forwith!
very professional and answered all my questions