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Dr. Michael J. Forness, DO

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
Professional interests include: blepharoplasty, eyelid problems, cerebral palsy, and more.
550 Munson Avenue Suite 202
Traverse City, MI 49686

Dr. Michael J. Forness, DO is an orthopedist in Traverse City, MI specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery.

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Office Locations

Address:

550 Munson Avenue Suite 202
Traverse City, MI 49686

Some issues Dr. Michael J. Forness, DO can help you with:

Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove excess tissue around the eyelids. With aging, skin loses elasticity. In some people, skin can pool around the eyes causing wrinkles, puffiness, under-eye bags, and drooping.

During a blepharoplasty, tiny incisions are made under local anesthesia, and any excess skin or underlying tissue is removed from the eyelids. The procedure takes between one and three hours, and patients may have bruising and swelling around their eyes for a few days afterwards. Icing the area may help.

The surgery is sometimes done along with other facial surgery as part of a facelift. Typically, a blepharoplasty is considered cosmetic. In severe cases, however, upper eyelids may droop so significantly that they make it hard to see. In these cases, blepharoplasty may be considered a necessary treatment.

In The News 

“"Never underestimate the power of a lawnmower," said Mike Forness, division chief of orthopedics at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids.”—"STUDY: 200,000 people injured each year in lawnmower-related accidents", News-Herald, July 2010

Education & Training

He completed residency at Henry Ford Bi-County Hospital. He has a state license in Michigan.

Residency: Henry Ford Bi-County Hospital

Licensed In: Michigan

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael J. Forness, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 40 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael J. Forness, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Traverse City, MI. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-07-01
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He is an amazing doctor and surgeon. He went above and beyond for every appointment and surgery my daughter has had. He has called us personally to make sure he answered all questions and addressed all areas of concern before and after surgeries
Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-04-19
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My child saw him due to bowed legs. He has been helpful through this whole process and did a wonderful job. His legs have gotten better over time. He is knowledgeable and helpful and caring.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-12-01
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Dr Forness is by far the best surgeon my child has and she has several. Dr Forness always has a clear plan for care. We are incredibly grateful for him.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-11-04
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We have been seeing Dr. Forness annually for years for clubfeet follow-up. He has always been caring and always asks how soccer is going for my son.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-03-29
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We had a great experience! He was very understanding of my daughters delays and very helpful in explaining things in a way that we both understood.
Overall Rating: 4.0 2022-12-16
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Very informative, and seemed calm and knowledgeable about the topic. Glad he went back to double check his x ray reading as it was different.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-09-30
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He was very knowledgeable and able to talk in a way we understood everything for why we were at his office. He was very kind and friendly.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-06-07
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Dr. Forness was very easy going and comfortable to talk with/ask questions. He has done an absolute wonderful job with my son's clubfoot.
Overall Rating: 4.0 2022-11-04
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Good, casual. Our visit seemed routine for him and we could have used a bit more indepth details of the condition and it's management
Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-12-13
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Dr Forness always explains things in a way that is easy to understand and gives us hope we are on the right track for improvement.

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
OrthoPediatrics Corp. $237 Trauma and Deformity
$108 		Orthopediatrics Implants
$56 		Pedi Nail
$41 		Pedi-Flex
$32
NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc. $43 PRECICE
$43
Biomet Trauma, LLC $25 Trauma
$25
Wright Medical Technology, Inc. $17 Biologics
$17
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $266
Charitable Contribution $56

Biography

Dr. Michael Forness is a pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Traverse City, MI and Grand Rapids, MI. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among Dr. Forness's clinical interests: scoliosis, patellar tendonitis (jumper's knee), and blepharoplasty. Before completing his residency at Henry Ford Bi-County Hospital, Dr. Forness attended medical school at Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is affiliated with Corewell Health. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Traverse City, MI.

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