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Dr. Michael J Forness DO

Orthopedist

100 Michigan St Ne Mc 142 Grand Rapids MI, 49503
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Dr. Michael Forness is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Grand Rapids, MI. Dr. Forness specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Forness tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.

Education and Training

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University 1984

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Bunion
  • Scoliosis
  • Birth Defects
  • Patellar Tendonitis
  • Abnormal Gait
  • Blepharoplasty-eyelids

Dr. Michael J Forness DO's Practice location

Practice At 100 Michigan St Ne Mc 142

100 Michigan St Ne Mc 142 -
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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New patients: 989-348-2896
Fax: 989-348-6268

Practice At 35 Michigan Ne Suite 4150

35 Michigan Ne Suite 4150 -
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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550 MUNSON AVE STE 202 -
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686
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New patients: 616-267-2600
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