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Dr. Michael Forness, DO

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery* Age 66
Dr. Michael Forness, DO
4.9 (54 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Forness, DO is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Traverse City, MI.
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Dr. Michael Forness, DO

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery* Age 66
Traverse City, MI
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Forness, DO is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Traverse City, MI.

About

Dr. Forness graduated from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1984 and completed a residency at BiCounty Community Hospital (GME).Dr. Michael Forness, DO is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Traverse City, MI and has 40 years experience. Dr. Forness currently practices at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital (Orthopedics) Traverse City and are affiliated with Bronson Lakeview Hospital, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health Ludington Hospital, Covenant Medical Center Harrison, Holland Hospital, Mackinac Straits Health System, McLaren Northern Michigan, Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital, Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital, Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital, Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital, Munson Medical Center, MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena, MyMichigan Medical Center-Sault, Otsego Memorial Hospital and Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital. Dr. Forness has experience treating conditions like Hip Dysplasia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Forness received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 54 times. Dr. Forness' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Forness is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Easy Scheduling

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Hip Dysplasia
Cerebral Palsy
Scoliosis
Hip Dysplasia
Cerebral Palsy
Scoliosis
Hip Dysplasia
Cerebral Palsy
Scoliosis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Clubfoot
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Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Spine Deformities
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Birth Defects
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Congenital Hand Anomaly
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spina Bifida
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteoporosis
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Snapping Hip
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tenotomy
Ankle Arthroscopy
Bone Scan
Carpal Tunnel Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Epidural Block
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hip Dislocation
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Trigger Finger Release

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Locations

  1. 1 Helen DeVos Children's Hospital (Orthopedics) Traverse City
    550 Munson Ave Ste 202, Traverse City, MI 49686
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4.9
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May 02, 2023
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Specialties*
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • BiCounty Community Hospital (GME)
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • BiCounty Community Hospital (GME)
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Princess Margaret Rose Orthopaedic Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Forness, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Forness' profile.

Dr. Michael Forness, DO is affiliated with Bronson Lakeview Hospital, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health Ludington Hospital, Covenant Medical Center Harrison, Holland Hospital, Mackinac Straits Health System, McLaren Northern Michigan, Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital, Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital, Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital, Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital, Munson Medical Center, MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena, MyMichigan Medical Center-Sault, Otsego Memorial Hospital and Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Forness, DO holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bronson Lakeview Hospital

    408 Hazen St, Paw Paw, MI

  • Bronson Methodist Hospital

    601 John St, Kalamazoo, MI

  • Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

    100 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI

  • Corewell Health Ludington Hospital

    1 Atkinson Dr, Ludington, MI

  • Covenant Medical Center Harrison

    1447 N Harrison St, Saginaw, MI

  • Holland Hospital

    602 Michigan Ave, Holland, MI

  • Mackinac Straits Health System

    1140 N State St, Saint Ignace, MI

  • McLaren Northern Michigan

    416 Connable Ave, Petoskey, MI

  • Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital

    400 Hobart St, Cadillac, MI

  • Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital

    14700 Lake Shore Dr, Charlevoix, MI

  • Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital

    1100 E Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI

  • Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital

    1465 E Parkdale Ave, Manistee, MI

  • Munson Medical Center

    1105 Sixth St, Traverse City, MI

  • MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena

    1501 W Chisholm St, Alpena, MI

  • MyMichigan Medical Center-Sault

    500 Osborn Blvd, Sault Sainte Marie, MI

  • Otsego Memorial Hospital

    825 N Center Ave, Gaylord, MI

  • Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital

    7870W US Highway 2, Manistique, MI