Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD

Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD

Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD

Languages: English, Spanish
Phone: (410) 235-5405
Fax: (410) 821-5943

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 (410) 235-5405
Specialties
  • Hand Surgery
  • Shoulder and Elbow Orthopedic Surgery
Conditions I Treat
  • abnormalities of the hands
  • acromioclavicular fracture
  • acromioclavicular joint separation
  • adhesive capsulitis
  • adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder
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Procedures I Perform
  • acromioclavicular joint repair
  • amputation of finger
  • arthroscopic shoulder decompression
  • arthroscopy
  • arthroscopy of elbow
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About the Provider

Dr. Forthman trained in orthopaedic surgery at Harvard and cultivated a great interest in surgery of the entire upper extremity. His specialties are; arthroscopic treatment of shoulder disorders (e.g. rotator cuff tears and instability), shoulder and elbow joint replacement, reverse shoulder replacement, complex fractures of the shoulder, elbow and wrist and reconstructive surgery.

Education
  • Fellowship Program: MedStar Union Memorial Hospital (2006)
  • Residency Program: Massachusetts General Hospital (2005)
  • Internship Program: Massachusetts General Hospital (2001)
  • Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (2000)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand
  • Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
Insurance
    MedStar Health Providers participate with a wide range of health insurance products. We accept self-pay patients and the insurances plans listed below. This list is not comprehensive, it is updated periodically and is subject to change. If you do not see your health insurance plan or product listed, or if you have any questions regarding MedStar Health’s participation with your health plan, please contact your health plan to verify participation with our providers.

    Since the MedStar Health providers span the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia regions, our participation with DC, Maryland and Virginia Medical Assistance programs varies by provider group. Please contact your MedStar Physician’s Office to assist with verifying Medical Assistance participation. If you are enrolled in a Medicaid Managed Care Organization, please contact your Medicaid health plan to verify participation.
Practice Locations
  • 3333 North Calvert Street
    Johnston Professional Building
    2nd Floor
    Baltimore, MD 21218
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