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38 Ratings with 31 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Michael Forseth is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in comprehensive musculoskeletal care with particular expertise in hand and wrist conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of South Dakota School of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Forseth further advanced his training through a specialized hand surgery fellowship at the University of Cincinnati's Mary S Stern Hand Foundation, completing this advanced training in 2000. With 31 years of clinical experience, he maintains board certification in orthopedic surgery from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and provides care in English.
Dr. Forseth practices at M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital and sees patients at multiple Summit Orthopedics locations throughout Minnesota, including Eagan, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, and Plymouth. His clinical focus centers on treating conditions such as osteoarthritis, hand osteoarthritis, and carpal tunnel …syndrome. He performs various procedures including hand and wrist surgery, open carpal tunnel surgery, and extremity X-rays to diagnose and treat orthopedic conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Forseth highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
Read More Read less Dr. Forseth practices at M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital and sees patients at multiple Summit Orthopedics locations throughout Minnesota, including Eagan, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, and Plymouth. His clinical focus centers on treating conditions such as osteoarthritis, hand osteoarthritis, and carpal tunnel …syndrome. He performs various procedures including hand and wrist surgery, open carpal tunnel surgery, and extremity X-rays to diagnose and treat orthopedic conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Forseth highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 31 years of experience
- 42 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- University of Cincinnati, Mary S Stern Hand Foundation, Fellow in Hand Surgery
- 31 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 4 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 4 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Michael J Forseth has 4 locationsSummit Orthopedics with Urgent Care Eagan
2620 Eagan Woods DrEagan, MN 55121 Tel: (651) 968-5201
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 Tel: (651) 968-5201
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 Tel: (651) 968-5201
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 Tel: (651) 968-5201
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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| Michael J Forseth, MD | Dr. Wayne William Thompson, MD | Dr. Richard Collin Strand, MD | Dr. Thomas James Raih, MD |
| Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 31 Years of Experience | 69 Years of Experience | 60 Years of Experience | 57 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Eagan , MN | Saint Paul , MN | Minneapolis , MN | Edina , MN |
| Med School: University Of Sd Sch Of Med- Vermillion Sd- | Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School | Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Michael J Forseth
Medical Specialties
Michael J Forseth has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Michael J Forseth has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
31 Years Experience
Michael J Forseth holds an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota. 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 expired medical license in the state of Minnesota that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at University of Cincinnati, Mary S Stern Hand Foundation, Fellow in Hand Surgery in 2000.
Residency
Completed their residency at 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 Hospitals in 1996, and Loyola University in 1995.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Sd Sch Of Med- Vermillion Sd- in 1995.
NPI Number
Michael J Forseth's NPI number is 1700992492.
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- Michael Forseth is affiliated with M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital.
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- Michael Forseth's office is located at 2620 Eagan Woods Dr, Eagan, MN, 55121.
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