Michael J Forness, DO
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAffiliations
- Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
About Michael J Forness
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Locations
- Corewell Health Pediatric Orthopedics - Munson Ave, Traverse City
- 880 Munson Avenue, Suite H, Traverse City, MI 49686
- Get Directions
- phone: 616-267-2600
- fax: 616-267-2601
- Corewell Health Pediatric Orthopedics - 35 Michigan St NE
- 35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 4150, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Get Directions
- phone: 616-267-2600
- fax: 616-267-2601
Experience
Education
- Medical School: Midwestern University, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), 1984
Board Certifications
- Orthopedic Surgery: American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery, 1992
Insurance
- Aetna/Cofinity
- BCBS Medicare Advantage Plus Blue
- BCBS PPO
- BCBS Traditional
- Blue Care Network
- Blue Care Network Medicare Advantage
- Blue Cross Complete
- Cigna
- Coventry First Health
- HAP/ASR
- Humana Military (Tricare East)
- McLaren Commercial
- McLaren Medicaid
- McLaren Medicare Advantage
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Meridian AmBetter
- Meridian Complete (MI Health LINK) Dual Eligible
- Meridian Medicaid
- Molina Medicaid/MiChild/Marketplace (Health Plus)
- Molina Medicare
- Priority Health Choice Medicaid
- Priority Health HMO/PPO
- Priority Health Medicare Advantage
- Trinity Health Plan of MI
- UM Health Plan
- United Health Care Commercial
- United Health Care Community Plan (Medicaid)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
38 ratings, 10 reviewsCorewell Health is committed to delivering high-quality and compassionate care. These ratings and reviews are transparent patient feedback collected via survey following a provider care experience that asks patients and families about the care they received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
He was extremely likable by both me and my child and he was excellent about including me on his diagnosis and explaining it in a way that me and my child could understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Very intelligent. Explained options very down-to-earth
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
We have been seeing Dr. Forness for 5 years now and he has always been so patient and honest with us.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2025
thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/7/2025
Dr. Forness makes sure to talk to my daughter so that she has an understanding of what is going on also. He is personable, communicative and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Super nice guy, he made sure we understood what exactly we would be dealing with and was very reassuring we could handle this. Very friendly and informative!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Thank you!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
He is absolutely wonderful and good with kids!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2025
We have been coming to see Dr Forness for years and he is our favorite! He actually treats his patients like humans while providing the best medical care possible! Goes above and beyond for my child everytime! We appreciate Dr Forness and Deb so much!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2025
Dr Forness is always thorough and friendly. The PA was wonderful as well.