
Overview
Michael Forness is a Pediatric Orthopedics specialist and a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Traverse City, Michigan.
Dr. Forness is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Clubfoot, Congenital Femoral Deficiency, Absence of Tibia, and Syndactyly Type 1.
Dr. Forness is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Orthopedic Surgery and American Osteopathic Board Of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - 1992. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Forness is currently accepting new patients.
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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Locations
880 Munson Avenue, Suite H, Traverse City, MI 49686
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael J. Forness
Is Dr. Michael J. Forness a top-rated expert for Clubfoot?
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 Clubfoot, 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 Clubfoot, Congenital Femoral Deficiency, and Absence of Tibia. 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 Clubfoot. 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 Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly 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.
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- Advanced
- Absence of TibiaDr. Forness isAdvanced. Learn about Absence of Tibia.
- ClubfootDr. Forness isAdvanced. Learn about Clubfoot.
- Congenital Femoral DeficiencyDr. Forness isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Femoral Deficiency.
- Experienced
- 15q11.2 MicrodeletionDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about 15q11.2 Microdeletion.
- Acromicric DysplasiaDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Acromicric Dysplasia.
- Amniotic Band SyndromeDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Amniotic Band Syndrome.
- Arthrogryposis Multiplex CongenitaDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita.
- Buschke-Ollendorff SyndromeDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Buschke-Ollendorff Syndrome.
- Cantu SyndromeDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Cantu Syndrome.
- Cartilage-Hair HypoplasiaDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Cartilage-Hair Hypoplasia.
- CHARGE SyndromeDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about CHARGE Syndrome.
- Chondrodysplasia, Grebe TypeDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Chondrodysplasia, Grebe Type.
- Collins Pope SyndromeDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Collins Pope Syndrome.
- Congenital Bowing of Long BonesDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Bowing of Long Bones.
- Congenital ContracturesDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Contractures.
- Craniometaphyseal DysplasiaDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Craniometaphyseal Dysplasia.
- Desbuquois SyndromeDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Desbuquois Syndrome.
- Distal 18q Deletion SyndromeDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome.
- Greenberg DysplasiaDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Greenberg Dysplasia.
- Hemi 3 SyndromeDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Hemi 3 Syndrome.
- HypochondroplasiaDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Hypochondroplasia.
- Hypoplasia of the Tibia with PolydactylyDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly.
- Jacobsen SyndromeDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Jacobsen Syndrome.
- Knock KneesDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Knock Knees.
- Koolen De Vries SyndromeDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Koolen De Vries Syndrome.
- Kyphomelic DysplasiaDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Kyphomelic Dysplasia.
- Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD)Dr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD).
- Marshall-Smith SyndromeDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Marshall-Smith Syndrome.
- Megalencephaly-Capillary Malformation Syndrome
- MetachondromatosisDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Metachondromatosis.
- Metaphyseal Chondrodysplasia Schmid TypeDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Metaphyseal Chondrodysplasia Schmid Type.
- Multicentric Carpotarsal Osteolysis Syndrome
- Multiple Pterygium SyndromeDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Pterygium Syndrome.
- Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X LinkedDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked.
- Multiple Synostoses Syndrome 1Dr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Synostoses Syndrome 1.
- Myhre SyndromeDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Myhre Syndrome.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- OpsismodysplasiaDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Opsismodysplasia.
- Osteopathia Striata Cranial SclerosisDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Osteopathia Striata Cranial Sclerosis.
- OsteopoikilosisDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Osteopoikilosis.
- Perlman SyndromeDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Perlman Syndrome.
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth SpectrumDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.
- Poland SyndromeDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Poland Syndrome.
- Popliteal Pterygium SyndromeDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome.
- Preaxial Polydactyly Type 1Dr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Preaxial Polydactyly Type 1.
- Proximal SymphalangismDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Proximal Symphalangism.
- PycnodysostosisDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Pycnodysostosis.
- Short Stature (Growth Disorders)Dr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Short Stature (Growth Disorders).
- Simpson-Golabi-Behmel SyndromeDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Simpson-Golabi-Behmel Syndrome.
- Singleton-Merten SyndromeDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Singleton-Merten Syndrome.
- Sprengel DeformityDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Sprengel Deformity.
- Stuve-Wiedemann SyndromeDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Stuve-Wiedemann Syndrome.
- Symphalangism DistalDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Symphalangism Distal.
- Syndactyly Cenani Lenz TypeDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Syndactyly Cenani Lenz Type.
- Syndactyly Type 1Dr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Syndactyly Type 1.
- Wildervanck SyndromeDr. Forness isExperienced. Learn about Wildervanck Syndrome.


