About
Dr. Michael Forseth’s Approach to Care
“Volunteering overseas, in places like Haiti, Colombia, and Honduras, continues to be a positive influence on my practice. My experiences there have broadened my perspective about what I do here — personally and professionally.” Learn more about Dr. Forseth’s international volunteer work in this article: Heroes in Honduras.
Dr. Forseth is a frequent recipient of the Top Doctor designation in Mpls./St.Paul Magazine.
Specialties
Specialties
Other
- Complex reconstructive surgery of upper extremities
- Microsurgery
Locations
My Team
My Team
At Summit, each physician works alongside a team of professionals to care for you, our patient.
Additional Information About Dr. Michael Forseth
Education, Membership, & Awards
Education
Fellowship
Hand Surgery
University of Cincinnati — Cincinnati, OH
Residency
Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals — Maywood, IL
Medical School
University of South Dakota School of Medicine — Vermillion, SD
Undergraduate Studies
St. Olaf College — Northfield, MN
Professional Memberships
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Minnesota Medical Association (MMA)
- East Metro Medical Society
Awards
- Voted a “Top Doctor” in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine: 2015 & 2017-Present
- Voted a “Top Doctor” in Minnesota Monthly: 2018
- Sofield Traveling Fellowship as orthopedic resident at Loyola University in Chicago, with additional training in France and Finland
Global Volunteer Work
Volunteering surgical skills in Honduras at One World Surgery/Holy Family Surgery Center
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