Dr. Michael J. Forness
Overview
Michael Forness is a Pediatric Orthopedics specialist and a Palliative Medicine provider in Traverse City, Michigan. Dr. Forness has been practicing medicine for over 42 years is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Clubfoot, Congenital Femoral Deficiency, and Absence of Tibia. Dr. Forness is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- HMO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
880 Munson Avenue, Suite H, Traverse City, MI 49686
35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4150, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Hospice Of Michigan
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Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael J. Forness
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael J. Forness?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael J. Forness by calling their office at 616-267-2600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael J. Forness a top-rated expert for Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael J. Forness is classified as an Advanced expert for Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Michael J. Forness specialize in?
While Dr. Michael J. Forness is a Pediatric Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Clubfoot, and Congenital Femoral Deficiency. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Michael J. Forness participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael J. Forness has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia. You can view a list of Dr. Michael J. Forness's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael J. Forness accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael J. Forness accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 616-267-2600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Absence of TibiaDr. Forness isAdvanced. Learn about Absence of Tibia.
- Beukes Familial Hip DysplasiaDr. Forness isAdvanced. Learn about Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Forness isAdvanced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- ClubfootDr. Forness isAdvanced. Learn about Clubfoot.
- Congenital Femoral DeficiencyDr. Forness isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Femoral Deficiency.
- Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome
- Experienced
- 15q11.2 MicrodeletionDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about 15q11.2 Microdeletion.
- Accessory Navicular BoneDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Navicular Bone.
- Achard SyndromeDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Achard Syndrome.
- AchondroplasiaDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Achondroplasia.
- Acromesomelic DysplasiaDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Acromesomelic Dysplasia.
- Acromesomelic Dysplasia Campailla Martinelli Type