Dr. Christopher Forthman, MD
Dr. Christopher Forthman, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Baltimore, MD and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Forthman has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from Baylor University in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities MedStar Union Memorial Hospital and Carroll Hospital Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
MedStar Health: Curtis National Hand Center
3333 N Calvert St Ste 200 Baltimore, MD 21218Make an Appointment
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| 5 Star | 85% | 85% |
| 4 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 2 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 1 Star | 8% | 8% |
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Dr Christopher Lee Forthman is an Orthopedic Surgeon practicing at the Curtis National Hand Center in Baltimore, MD. As part of MedStar Health's team of specialists, Dr Forthman provides expert care in his field. Patients seeking orthopedic treatment...read morebiography
Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman is an Orthopedic Surgeon practicing at the Curtis National Hand Center in Baltimore, MD. As part of MedStar Health's team of specialists, Dr. Forthman provides expert care in his field. Patients seeking orthopedic treatment...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Harvard Combined Orthopaedics
2005National Hand/shoulder/elbow Center
2005Massachusetts General Hospital
Internship Hospital, 2001Baylor University
Medical School, 2000
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Harvard Leonard Marmor Award, 2005
Baylor Michael DeBakey Award, 2000
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MedStar Health: Curtis National Hand Center
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
74%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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