4.4
72 Ratings with 48 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Christopher Forthman is an orthopedic surgeon who has dedicated 26 years to treating conditions affecting the bones, joints, and muscles. He earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Dr. Forthman pursued additional specialized fellowship training at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, further enhancing his surgical expertise. He maintains board certification in orthopedic surgery from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Forthman practices at MedStar Health's Curtis National Hand Center in Baltimore, Maryland, and maintains hospital privileges at MedStar Harbor Hospital. His clinical focus includes treating patients with osteoarthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. He also specializes in managing stenosing tenosynovitis, a condition that affects tendon movement. Dr. Forthman performs various therapeutic …procedures including joint fluid removal and bursa injections to help reduce inflammation and pain. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
Read More Read less Dr. Forthman practices at MedStar Health's Curtis National Hand Center in Baltimore, Maryland, and maintains hospital privileges at MedStar Harbor Hospital. His clinical focus includes treating patients with osteoarthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. He also specializes in managing stenosing tenosynovitis, a condition that affects tendon movement. Dr. Forthman performs various therapeutic …procedures including joint fluid removal and bursa injections to help reduce inflammation and pain. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 26 years of experience
- 60 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
- 48 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 4 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
MedStar Health: Curtis National Hand Center
3333 North Calvert Street Johnson Professional Building, Suite 200Baltimore, MD 21218 Tel: (410) 235-5405
Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 26 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Baltimore , MD | Baltimore , MD | Glen Burnie , MD | Baltimore , MD |
| Med School: Baylor College of Medicine | Med School: University of Maryland School of Medicine | Med School: Meharry Medical College School of Medicine | Med School: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Christopher Lee Forthman has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Christopher Lee Forthman has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
26 Years Experience
Christopher Lee Forthman holds an active medical license in the state of Maryland. They are board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in 2006.
Residency
Completed their residency at Harvard Medical School (Massachusetts General), Boston, MA, Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, Surgery, and Massachusetts General Hospital in 2001.
Medical School
Graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2000 and Tulane Univ School of Medicine in 2000.
NPI Number
Christopher Lee Forthman's NPI number is 1124059779.
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- Where is Christopher Forthman's office located?
- Christopher Forthman's office is located at 3333 North Calvert Street Johnson Professional Building, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD, 21218.
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- What languages does Christopher Forthman speak?
- Christopher Forthman speaks English.
- Which hospitals is Christopher Forthman affiliated with?
- Christopher Forthman is affiliated with Medstar Harbor Hospital.
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