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Dr. Richard Forster, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 70
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Dr. Richard Forster, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 70
Dayton, OH
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Richard Forster, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Dayton, OH.

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Dr. Richard Forster, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Dayton, OH and has 44 years experience. They graduated from McGill University School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Kettering Health Main Campus, Kettering Health Dayton, Miami Valley Hospital and Kettering Health Greene Memorial. Dr. Forster has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Knee among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Forster received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Forster also speaks French. Dr. Forster is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Knee Replacement
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Knee Replacement
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Knee Replacement
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chondromalacia
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Piriformis Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscle Cramping
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scleroderma
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarlov Cyst
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Torticollis
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Total Hip Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Health Network Option Open Access
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Preferred-OH POS
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    Blue Preferred Plus POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Orthopaedic Institute of Dayton Inc
    3205 Woodman Dr, Dayton, OH 45420
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (937) 531-6688
  2. 2 Kettering Health Medical Group Primary Care
    70 Weller Dr, Tipp City, OH 45371
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (937) 669-0909

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Based on 26 Reviews
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3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (6)

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Nov 21, 2021
Dr. Forster did my knee replacement in July 2021. His PA is Sheela Patel. They are both wonderful! They explained everything to me about the surgery and what to expect after the surgery. My surgery went so well and of course I had some discomfort postoperative but that was handled very well. I have full motion of my knee joint and I can now walk with out falling down which I did a lot of prior to having the surgery. I no longer have to deal with constant knee pain which is absolutely wonderful Dr. Forster and his team take excellent care of their patients! I highly recommend him!
Alice Hillard — Nov 21, 2021
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Languages Spoken
French
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • McGill University School of Medicine
    1980
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  • Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Forster, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Forster's profile.

Dr. Forster frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Knee. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Forster, MD is affiliated with Kettering Health Main Campus, Kettering Health Dayton, Miami Valley Hospital and Kettering Health Greene Memorial.

Yes, Dr. Richard Forster, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Kettering Health Main Campus

    3535 Southern Blvd, Kettering, OH

  • Kettering Health Dayton

    405 W Grand Ave, Dayton, OH

  • Miami Valley Hospital

    1 Wyoming St, Dayton, OH

  • Kettering Health Greene Memorial

    1141 N Monroe Dr, Xenia, OH