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Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD

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(2393 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

Baylor College of Medicine

Professional interests include: hand fracture, wrist fracture, forearm fracture, and more.

3333 North Calvert Street Johnson Professional Building, Suite 200
Baltimore, MD 21218

(410) 235-5405

Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD is an orthopedist in Baltimore, MD specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD is affiliated with MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, GBMC Healthcare, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, MedStar Health and Greater Chesapeake Hand to Shoulder.

Office Locations

3333 North Calvert Street Johnson Professional Building, Suite 200
Baltimore, MD 21218

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1400 Front Avenue Suite 100
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093

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844 Washington Road Suite 102
Westminster, MD 21157

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Some issues Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD can help you with:

Skin Issues

The skin is the largest organ in the body, protecting and covering the more sensitive inner organs. Considering its size and that it is constantly exposed to the elements, the skin is usually relatively problem-free. However that doesn't mean that issues don't come up from time to time that might need the help of a professional. The most common skin issues that people seek medical help with are cosmetic issues, acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin growths.

Professional cosmetic skin treatments exist to treat wrinkles, scars, dark spots, remove excess hair, tone and tighten skin, and otherwise improve the appearance of the skin. They may use lasers, light therapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or many other forms of skin treatment.

Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, most commonly on the face or back. The clogged follicles can then become infected and inflamed. Treatments include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and retinoid creams.

Eczema is dry, sensitive skin that causes an itchy red rash, often in response to specific triggers. It is common in childhood but can sometimes last into adulthood. The main treatment involves keeping skin well moisturized.

Dermatitis is the medical name for any kind of skin inflammation or rash. Rashes can happen because of an allergy or contact with an irritating substance. They may be red, itchy, or even painful. They are often treated with antihistamines or moisturizing creams containing cortisone.

Psoriasis is patches of thick, red skin that is covered in silvery scales. It is often itchy and sore. Psoriasis is thought to be caused by an immune disorder, and it runs in families. Psoriasis is not contagious. There is no cure, but there are medicated creams available to treat the symptoms.

Skin growths, including warts and moles, are usually not serious. However, some skin growths should be examined by a doctor to make sure they don't cause problems in the future. Warts are harmless, rough, bumpy growths caused by a viral infection. They occur most often on the hands and feet. Because they are caused by a virus, they are contagious. Moles are brown or black spots that are sometimes raised slightly from the surface of the skin. They happen when clumps of pigment cells form in a cluster instead of spread out. Moles are harmless except that they are more vulnerable to cancer than other parts of the skin. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and its risk increases with sun exposure and fair skin tone.

Skin issues can be embarrassing or irritating, but most are minor and can be treated without serious problems. Some, however, can be a sign of a more significant issue, so it is important to see a doctor for anything out of the ordinary.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

Tenolysis

Tendons are tissue that connect muscle and bone and pull on bones during muscle contractions. Scar tissue can form on tendons due to injury or after surgical procedures, such as fracture repair. When scar tissue binds to tendons, adhesions form, preventing or restricting movement of the affected body part. Tenolysis is a type of tendon surgery done to release tendons from these adhesions. When physical therapy and other conservative treatments fail to work, tenolysis is an option.

To perform tenolysis, a surgeon will make an incision to expose the tendon. The tissue surrounding the tendon will be cut, and the tendon is released from its adhesions. The surgeon will assess whether patients are better able to move the affected body part. If no further surgery is necessary, the incision will be closed.

Tenolysis is most often performed in the hand or wrist and may take up to one hour. If patients experience no complications, they will stay in the hospital for 1-2 days following surgery. After the operation, patients may need medication to treat pain or prevent infection or blood clots, and strenuous activity and heavy lifting may be restricted.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

arthroplasty

biopsy

cubital tunnel surgery

decompression surgery

endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery

marginal excision of soft tissue tumor

minimally invasive procedures

nerve surgery

open cubital tunnel release

open surgery

peripheral nerve decompression surgery

soft tissue excisional biopsy

soft tissue surgery

tendon surgery

tumor removal

upper extremity surgery

vascular malformation excision

By Affordability:

joint X-ray

X-rays

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD performed more arthroplasty, biopsy, cubital tunnel surgery, decompression surgery, endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery, hand tendon transfer, injections, joint aspiration, joint surgery, marginal excision of soft tissue tumor, minimally invasive procedures, nerve surgery, open cubital tunnel release, open surgery, peripheral nerve decompression surgery, soft tissue excisional biopsy, soft tissue surgery, tendon surgery, tumor removal, upper extremity surgery, and vascular malformation excision procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for joint X-ray, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

carpometacarpal interposition arthroplasty

tendon transplant

By Affordability:

wrist X-ray

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD performed more carpometacarpal (CMC) interposition arthroplasty, and tendon transplant procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for wrist X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

arthroscopic acromioplasty

arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

arthroscopic shoulder debridement

surgical debridement

By Affordability:

decompression surgery

fracture surgery

shoulder arthroscopy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD performed more arthroscopic acromioplasty, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic shoulder debridement, and surgical debridement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for decompression surgery, fracture surgery, and shoulder arthroscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD treated as an orthopedist in Baltimore, MD during 2012 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	168
decompression surgery	68
doctor visit	750
injections	289
joint surgery	32
minimally invasive procedures	68
musculoskeletal imaging	21
nerve procedures	56
open surgery	25
reconstructive surgery	20
tendon surgery	50
upper extremity surgery	138
X-rays	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD treated as an orthopedist in Baltimore, MD during 2013 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	231
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	23
decompression surgery	143
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	1182
fracture surgery	12
implant removal	17
injections	448
joint surgery	81
minimally invasive procedures	159
musculoskeletal imaging	43
nerve procedures	122
open surgery	60
reconstructive surgery	20
tendon surgery	62
transplant procedures	14
upper extremity surgery	277
X-rays	43

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	315
Female	538

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	752
Black	79
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	423
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	92
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD treated as an orthopedist in Baltimore, MD during 2014 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	291
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	20
decompression surgery	164
doctor visit	1247
fracture surgery	13
immobilization	19
injections	538
joint surgery	100
minimally invasive procedures	158
musculoskeletal imaging	40
nerve procedures	143
open surgery	85
reconstructive surgery	43
tendon surgery	62
transplant procedures	16
upper extremity surgery	318
X-rays	40

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	363
Female	547

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	818
Black	70
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	470
From 75 to 84	262
85 and over	93
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD treated as an orthopedist in Baltimore, MD during 2015 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	285
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	18
decompression surgery	157
doctor visit	1094
fracture surgery	11
injections	492
joint surgery	94
minimally invasive procedures	143
musculoskeletal imaging	24
nerve procedures	143
open surgery	60
reconstructive surgery	62
tendon surgery	75
transplant procedures	16
upper extremity surgery	323
X-rays	24

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	676
Female	1086

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1562
Black	150
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	940
From 75 to 84	518
85 and over	134
Less than 65	170

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD treated as an orthopedist in Baltimore, MD during 2016 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	281
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	18
decompression surgery	183
doctor visit	1125
fracture surgery	11
implant removal	14
injections	522
joint surgery	86
minimally invasive procedures	181
musculoskeletal imaging	12
nerve procedures	171
open surgery	42
reconstructive surgery	45
tendon surgery	61
transplant procedures	12
upper extremity surgery	329
X-rays	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	351
Female	593

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	838
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	502
From 75 to 84	281
85 and over	80
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD treated as an orthopedist in Baltimore, MD during 2017 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	274
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	21
decompression surgery	174
doctor visit	1039
fracture surgery	16
implant removal	11
injections	468
joint surgery	110
minimally invasive procedures	165
musculoskeletal imaging	23
nerve procedures	157
open surgery	78
reconstructive surgery	57
tendon surgery	96
transplant procedures	14
upper extremity surgery	379
X-rays	23

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	343
Female	577

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	824
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	494
From 75 to 84	275
85 and over	74
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD treated as an orthopedist in Baltimore, MD during 2018 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	300
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	19
decompression surgery	194
doctor visit	1068
fracture surgery	15
injections	479
joint surgery	97
minimally invasive procedures	171
musculoskeletal imaging	26
nerve procedures	183
open surgery	73
reconstructive surgery	51
tendon surgery	84
transplant procedures	13
upper extremity surgery	379
X-rays	26

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	341
Female	562

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	814
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	472
From 75 to 84	283
85 and over	81
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD treated as an orthopedist in Baltimore, MD during 2019 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	320
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	20
decompression surgery	170
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	1226
excision	33
fracture surgery	19
implant removal	20
injections	533
joint surgery	133
minimally invasive procedures	150
musculoskeletal imaging	68
nerve procedures	156
open surgery	91
reconstructive surgery	58
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	22
soft tissue surgery	11
tendon surgery	127
transplant procedures	16
upper extremity surgery	413
vascular procedures	11
X-rays	68

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	397
Female	617

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	919
Black	60
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	532
From 75 to 84	332
85 and over	83
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD treated as an orthopedist in Baltimore, MD during 2020 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	424
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
decompression surgery	148
doctor visit	1213
excision	14
fracture surgery	23
implant removal	23
injections	683
joint surgery	81
minimally invasive procedures	100
musculoskeletal imaging	63
nerve procedures	148
open surgery	97
reconstructive surgery	56
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14
tendon surgery	116
transplant procedures	17
upper extremity surgery	340
X-rays	63

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	426
Female	582

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	903
Black	58
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	504
From 75 to 84	348
85 and over	85
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD treated as an orthopedist in Baltimore, MD during 2021 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	372
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	18
decompression surgery	242
doctor visit	1191
excision	11
fracture surgery	25
implant removal	20
injections	574
joint surgery	119
minimally invasive procedures	201
musculoskeletal imaging	59
nerve procedures	226
open surgery	120
reconstructive surgery	61
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11
tendon surgery	121
transplant procedures	15
upper extremity surgery	469
X-rays	59

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	390
Female	639

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	911
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	520
From 75 to 84	370
85 and over	75
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD treated as an orthopedist in Baltimore, MD during 2022 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	405
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	23
decompression surgery	258
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	1314
excision	13
fracture surgery	20
implant removal	26
injections	630
joint surgery	174
minimally invasive procedures	244
musculoskeletal imaging	61
nerve procedures	234
open surgery	117
reconstructive surgery	86
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
soft tissue surgery	13
tendon surgery	158
transplant procedures	21
upper extremity surgery	564
vascular procedures	13
X-rays	61

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	424
Female	674

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	968
Black	74
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	551
From 75 to 84	403
85 and over	71
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD treated as an orthopedist in Baltimore, MD were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and decompression surgery.

aspiration	304
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	19
decompression surgery	172
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	1131
excision	17
fracture surgery	16
immobilization	19
implant removal	18
injections	514
joint surgery	100
minimally invasive procedures	158
musculoskeletal imaging	40
nerve procedures	158
open surgery	77
reconstructive surgery	50
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15
soft tissue surgery	12
tendon surgery	92
transplant procedures	15
upper extremity surgery	357
vascular procedures	12
X-rays	40

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	366
Female	583

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	67
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	846
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	14

**Age**
75 to 84	301
85 and over	78
Less than 65	76
65 to 74	491

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand Surgery and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine

Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (2005)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand Surgery

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital

GBMC Healthcare

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

MedStar Health

Greater Chesapeake Hand to Shoulder

Insurance Information

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Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, CareFirst EPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), OCI Direct (HMO), Medicare Direct, Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), Aetna Better Health of Virginia, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open POS Plus, IH-Open EPO Plus, Core Essential (HMO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, Erickson Advantage Plans, M.D. IPA (HMO), Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), POS OA, Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, Aetna Classic 5000PD, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Employee Health Plan, Choice POS II Open Access, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, Aetna Classic 3500 and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Medicare PFFS

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Coventry National Network PPO

Highmark

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Sentara Health Plans

WellPoint

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

CIGNA PPO Plus

HealthyBlue PPO

Aetna Premier 200PD

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)

Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

IH-PPO

Aetna Advantage 6350PD

DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans

CareFirst EPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)

OCI Direct (HMO)

Medicare Direct

Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

OA Plus

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

IH-Network Only Plus

IH-POS

Aetna Classic 5000

Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA

CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland

Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)

IH-POS Plus

Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan

Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA

Health Services for Children with Special Needs

Choice POS II

CareFirst Blue Card Program

Choice Fund PPO

IH-EPO Plus

Aetna VA Exchange

Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)

Aetna Better Health of Virginia

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced

Aetna Worker's Compensation Network

Options PPO Cardiac Global

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan

Aetna Advantage 5750

IH-Open HMO Option

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

Aetna Basic

CareFirst FEP Blue Focus

Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

IH-Open POS Plus

IH-Open EPO Plus

Core Essential (HMO)

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO

Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network

MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global

CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO

Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)

IH-Open HMO

Aetna Advantage 6350

Erickson Advantage Plans

M.D. IPA (HMO)

Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)

POS OA

Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)

IH-Open POS II

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO

Aetna Classic 5000PD

CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP

Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna Student Health Insurance

Private Health Care Systems (PPO)

Choice POS

Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account

IH-Indemnity

CareFirst MedStar PPO

CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity

Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)

United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans

IH-HMO

IH-Open Network Only Plus

HumanaChoice PPO

CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO

Medicare FFS

Maryland Physicians Care MCO

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Advantra Platinum (PPO)

Aetna Better Health of Maryland

BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)

Employee Health Plan

Choice POS II Open Access

Navigate

Police and Fire Clinic

Network OA

Aetna Classic 3500

CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 2393 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Baltimore, MD.

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Overall Rating: 4.0 2023-11-16

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Very quick appointment and didn't even look at any X-rays, mri or lab reports. He should have correlated the whole picture.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-12-20

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Very Good Plus Plus Visit

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-02-18

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Great experience

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher Lee Forthman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Globus Medical, Inc.	$8,575 Small Frag Plate $8,550	PROX HUM STRUT $25
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$1,800 HEADLESS COMPRESSION SCREWS $1,800
Synthes USA Products LLC	$900 VA-LCP $900
Supreme Orthopedic Systems, LLC	$847 $847
Stryker Corporation	$206 Reunion $173	CrossFlow $19	BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION $14
Other	$477 AxoGuard Nerve Connector $73	Aptus $73	AxoGuard Nerve Protector $68	Freedom Wrist $35	XIAFLEX $25	Other $202

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$8,550
Consulting Fee	$2,700
Education	$827
Food and Beverage	$683
Gift	$44

Biography

Dr. Christopher Forthman is a hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Baltimore, MD, Lutherville, MD, and Westminster, MD. After attending Tulane University School of Medicine and Baylor College of Medicine for medical school, Dr. Forthman completed his residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. His areas of expertise include forearm fracture, elbow pain, and wrist fracture. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Forthman seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry. He is affiliated with GBMC Healthcare, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, and MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Baltimore, MD.