Summary

Dr. Michael Forseth specializes in orthopedic surgery with advanced training in hand surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of South Dakota School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Resurrection Medical Center and Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Forseth pursued fellowship training in hand surgery at the University of Cincinnati through the Mary S Stern Hand Foundation, completing this specialized program in 2000. With 31 years of medical experience, he maintains board certification in orthopedic surgery from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and speaks English.

Dr. Forseth practices at M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital and sees patients at multiple Summit Orthopedics locations throughout the Twin Cities area, including Eagan, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, and Plymouth, Minnesota. His expertise includes treating joint pain and osteoarthritis, with particular focus on hand pain conditions. He utilizes various treatment approaches including physical therapy and strength training to help patients recover function. Patients consistently rate Dr. Forseth highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 31 years of experience
  • 42 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Cincinnati, Mary S Stern Hand Foundation, Fellow in Hand Surgery
  • 28 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Dr. Michael J Forseth has 4 locations

Summit Orthopedics with Urgent Care Eagan

2620 Eagan Woods DrEagan, MN 55121
Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Summit Orthopedics: Minnetonka

15450 Highway 7 Ste 125Minnetonka, MN 55345
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Summit Orthopedics with Urgent Care Eden Prairie

11995 Singletree Ln Ste 325Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Summit Orthopedics with Urgent Care Plymouth

6050 SYCAMORE LN NPLYMOUTH, MN 55442
Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Dr. Michael J Forseth, MDDr. Caroline ChenDr. Harry John Robinson, MDAllison Lind
Orthopedic SurgeryFoot & Ankle SurgeryEmergency MedicineNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
31 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience 54 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
Eagan , MNEdina , MNBuffalo , MNMinneapolis , MN
Med School: University Of Sd Sch Of Med- Vermillion Sd- Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine Med School: UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEDICAL SCHOOL
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael J Forseth

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota - Medicaid
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • Dean Health Plan
  • Empire Plan
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HealthPartners
  • Hennepin Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • Liberty Mutual
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • Medica
  • Medica - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Nationwide
  • PreferredOne
  • Progressive
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • South Country Health Alliance
  • State Farm
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • The Hartford - Workers’ Compensation
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • UCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthOne

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael J Forseth has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael J Forseth has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Wrist Injury

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Cincinnati, Mary S Stern Hand Foundation, Fellow in Hand Surgery2000

Residency

Resurrection Medical Center
University Hosp, Inc, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Resurrection Med Ctr, General Surgery
Loyola University Medical Center
Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals1996
Loyola University1995

Medical School

University Of Sd Sch Of Med- Vermillion Sd-Graduated in 1995

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Dr. Michael Forseth is affiliated with M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital.

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