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Michael Forness, DO, Orthopaedic Surgery, Traverse City, MI

Michael J Forness DO

Pediatric Orthopedics


Director Limb Differences Clinic -Mary Free Bed Hospital

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  • 550 Munson AveSte 202Traverse City, MI 49686

  • Phone+1 616-267-2600

  • Fax+1 616-267-2601

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Summary

  • Dr. Michael Forness is an orthopedic surgeon in Traverse City, MI and is affiliated with Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. He received his medical degree from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University followed by a Pediatric Orthopedic fellowship at the Princess Margaret Rose Orthopedic Hospital in Edinburgh, Scotland. He has been in practice for 33 years. He specializes in pediatric orthopedics and is experienced in pediatric deformity correction, pediatric hip surgery, treatment of clubfeet and treatment of cerebral palsy among other areas. He has 4 publications and 21 citings.

Education & Training

  • Princess Margaret Rose Orthopedic Hospital, Edinburgh Scotland
    Princess Margaret Rose Orthopedic Hospital, Edinburgh ScotlandFellowship, 1989 - 1989
  • Detroit Osteopathic Hospital
    Detroit Osteopathic HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1986 - 1989
  • Detroit Osteopathic Hospital
    Detroit Osteopathic HospitalInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1984 - 1985
  • Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University
    Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern UniversityClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State License 1985 - 2025

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

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