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Dr. Michael Carl Forney, MD

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (2006)

Professional interests include: knee pain, hip pain, elbow pain, and more.

6770 Mayfield Road
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124

(216) 445-7050

Dr. Michael Carl Forney, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Garfield Heights, OH specializing in diagnostic radiology. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 2006 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Michael Carl Forney, MD is affiliated with Clinic Medical Services Company, Euclid Hospital, Hillcrest Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Marymount Hospital and CLEVELAND CLINIC - WOOSTER.

Office Locations

Address:

12300 Mccracken Road
Garfield Heights, OH 44125

Address:

18901 Lakeshore Boulevard
Euclid, OH 44119

Address:

6770 Mayfield Road
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124

Address:

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code A21
Cleveland, OH 44195

Some issues Dr. Michael Carl Forney, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder arthritis is a very common condition that causes pain, stiffness, or a grinding sensation in the shoulder. Some patients may hear a clicking or popping noise, and all symptoms are more noticeable when moving. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions joints becomes damaged.

Normally, when two bones come together inside a joint, they are separated by a layer of tough, smooth cartilage. The cartilage allows the bones to glide across each other, which makes movement easier. Cartilage can be damaged by an injury, by an illness such as rheumatoid arthritis, or by simple wear and tear (osteoarthritis). In the shoulder, the two joints most commonly affected are the AC joint (where the shoulder blade and collarbone connect at the outside edge of the shoulder), and the glenohumeral joint (where the arm bone meets the shoulder blade).

Treatment for shoulder arthritis may include:

Ice and rest
Exercise and physical therapy
Over-the-counter pain medications
Corticosteroid injections
Surgery

Surgical treatments include the removal of inflamed tissue and joint reconstruction. The type of arthritis and severity of the damage will determine which treatment is most appropriate.

abdominal imaging	351
aspiration	11
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	210
breast procedures	690
CT scan	539
diagnostic imaging	104
hip imaging	309
injections	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	88
musculoskeletal imaging	742
pelvic imaging	392
preventive care	566
spinal procedures	452
thoracic (chest) imaging	1453
ultrasound (sonogram)	243
vascular procedures	120
women's imaging	689
X-rays	3450

**Gender**
Male	1406
Female	2360

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2060
Black	1576
Hispanic	52
Asian	37
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1379
From 75 to 84	1084
85 and over	475
Less than 65	828

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	41
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

abdominal imaging	339
aspiration	15
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	167
breast procedures	485
CT scan	486
diagnostic imaging	50
hip imaging	340
injections	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	107
musculoskeletal imaging	630
neck imaging	18
pelvic imaging	389
preventive care	414
spinal procedures	370
thoracic (chest) imaging	1251
ultrasound (sonogram)	254
vascular procedures	115
women's imaging	484
X-rays	2869

**Gender**
Male	1419
Female	2430

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2357
Black	1345
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	50
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1484
From 75 to 84	1082
85 and over	487
Less than 65	796

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

abdominal imaging	276
aspiration	28
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	149
breast procedures	543
CT scan	492
diagnostic imaging	63
hip imaging	239
injections	28
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	66
musculoskeletal imaging	578
neck imaging	19
pelvic imaging	340
preventive care	420
spinal procedures	324
thoracic (chest) imaging	1102
ultrasound (sonogram)	280
vascular procedures	105
women's imaging	556
X-rays	2532

**Gender**
Male	2474
Female	4400

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4016
Black	2614
Hispanic	74
Asian	56
Other	114
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2734
From 75 to 84	1974
85 and over	912
Less than 65	1254

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

abdominal imaging	383
aspiration	32
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	195
breast procedures	590
CT scan	677
diagnostic imaging	49
hip imaging	30
injections	32
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	60
musculoskeletal imaging	368
neck imaging	30
pelvic imaging	279
preventive care	519
spinal procedures	280
thoracic (chest) imaging	1363
ultrasound (sonogram)	255
vascular procedures	113
women's imaging	589
X-rays	2387

**Gender**
Male	1497
Female	2563

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2428
Black	1479
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	58
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1682
From 75 to 84	1131
85 and over	579
Less than 65	668

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	38
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

abdominal imaging	262
aspiration	31
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	162
breast procedures	573
CT scan	520
diagnostic imaging	54
hip imaging	24
injections	31
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	25
musculoskeletal imaging	247
pelvic imaging	194
preventive care	469
spinal procedures	189
thoracic (chest) imaging	1049
ultrasound (sonogram)	191
vascular procedures	76
women's imaging	572
X-rays	1871

**Gender**
Male	1293
Female	2166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2083
Black	1234
Hispanic	40
Asian	36
Other	66
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1543
From 75 to 84	940
85 and over	462
Less than 65	514

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	38
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

aspiration	25
breast procedures	29
CT scan	23
hip imaging	64
injections	25
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	113
musculoskeletal imaging	753
pelvic imaging	44
preventive care	33
spinal procedures	305
women's imaging	28
X-rays	1019

**Gender**
Male	1198
Female	2009

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2578
Black	442
Hispanic	0
Asian	49
Other	98
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1674
From 75 to 84	886
85 and over	233
Less than 65	414

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

aspiration	17
breast procedures	42
CT scan	18
hip imaging	56
injections	17
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	71
musculoskeletal imaging	939
pelvic imaging	29
preventive care	46
spinal procedures	309
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	28
women's imaging	41
X-rays	1254

**Gender**
Male	1250
Female	2339

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2856
Black	489
Hispanic	57
Asian	0
Other	133
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1959
From 75 to 84	964
85 and over	282
Less than 65	384

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

breast procedures	53
CT scan	26
hip imaging	22
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	42
musculoskeletal imaging	791
pelvic imaging	37
preventive care	57
spinal procedures	198
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	49
women's imaging	52
X-rays	1019

**Gender**
Male	943
Female	1767

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2246
Black	296
Hispanic	39
Asian	34
Other	95
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1546
From 75 to 84	740
85 and over	187
Less than 65	237

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

breast procedures	63
CT scan	99
hip imaging	100
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	174
musculoskeletal imaging	1712
pelvic imaging	112
preventive care	67
spinal procedures	616
thoracic (chest) imaging	9
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	83
women's imaging	62
X-rays	2286

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Carl Forney, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Carl Forney, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Garfield Heights, OH were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, musculoskeletal imaging and women's imaging.

abdominal imaging	322
aspiration	23
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	176
breast procedures	344
CT scan	324
diagnostic imaging	64
hip imaging	133
injections	23
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	83
musculoskeletal imaging	759
neck imaging	22
pelvic imaging	204
preventive care	288
spinal procedures	340
thoracic (chest) imaging	1038
ultrasound (sonogram)	247
vascular procedures	106
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	53
women's imaging	345
X-rays	2090

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Carl Forney, MD.

**Gender**
Female	2003
Male	1148

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	947
Asian / Pacific Islander	21
Non-Hispanic White	2062
Hispanic	37
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	65

**Age**
85 and over	361
75 to 84	880
Less than 65	509
65 to 74	1400

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Carl Forney, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Carl Forney, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Carl Forney, MD graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 2006. He completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. He is certified by the Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (2006)

Residency: Cleveland Clinic (2011)

Board Certification: Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Carl Forney, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Clinic Medical Services Company

Euclid Hospital

Hillcrest Hospital

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Marymount Hospital

CLEVELAND CLINIC - WOOSTER

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.	$9,572 ACUSON SC2000 Diagnostic Ultrasound System $6,000	ACUSON Sequoia Diagnostic Ultrasound System $2,526	Sequoia $245	S2000 HELX with Touch Control $120	$680
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.	$1,206 Jamshidi $254	Trek $89	$862
Tenex Health Inc.	$60 $60
FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc.	$46 SONOSITE NANOMAXX SERIES ULTRASOUND SYSTEM $46
ROCK MEDICAL ORTHOPEDICS, INC.	$16 $16

**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	$6,000
Travel and Lodging	$2,236
Food and Beverage	$1,802
Consulting Fee	$862

Biography

Dr. Michael Forney practices diagnostic radiology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Forney include elbow pain, ankle arthritis, and knee ligament injury. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Dr. Forney trained at Cleveland Clinic for his residency. Dr. Forney is affiliated with Euclid Hospital, Hillcrest Hospital, and Clinic Medical Services Company.