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David A Forsh, MD
Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery
About Me
Dr. David A. Forsh is a distinguished Orthopaedic Trauma and Adult Reconstruction Surgeon, board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He serves as Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Chief of Orthopaedic Trauma for the Mt. Sinai Health System at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and practices at Mount Sinai Hospital (Morningside, West, Queens, South Nassau).
Specializing in complex fracture care, including pelvic and acetabular reconstruction, nonunions, malunions, and polytrauma, as well as pediatric trauma, Dr. Forsh takes care of some of the most complex regional tertiary trauma. He also maintains a strong commitment to global orthopaedic outreach, having delivered trauma care in Costa Rica, South Africa, and Liberia.
Dr. Forsh received his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, completed his orthopaedic residency at Mount Sinai Hospital—where he was recognized as a finalist for Resident of the Year—and finished a prestigious orthopaedic trauma fellowship at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, CA-one of the busiest Level I trauma centers in the country.
He has maintained a stellar reputation and is consistently highly rated across major platforms for his compassionate care, clear communication, and surgical expertise. Dr. Forsh has also been a perennial Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2020, an honor based on peer nominations, and independent review of professional achievements, leadership, and recognition of clinical excellence in orthopaedic trauma surgery.
Dr. Forsh is an active clinical researcher and educator, and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, authored book chapters, and has several national and international presentations throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
Care Philosophy
Dr. Forsh champions a patient-first, evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach. He emphasizes personalized treatment, transparent decision-making, and long-term functional, psychological and emotional recovery. His collaborative model includes close coordination with rehabilitation specialists, pain management, and internal medicine providers to optimize trauma care and patient outcomes.
Language
English, Spanish
Position
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Orthopedics
Hospital Affiliations
- Mount Sinai Morningside
- Mount Sinai Queens
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
- Mount Sinai West
Clinical Focus
- Arthritis
- Broken Arm / Leg / Rib
- Foot or Ankle Fracture
- Fracture
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Surgery
- Hip joint replacement
- Limb Lengthening and Realignment
- Orthopedic Trauma
- Osteomyelitis
- Total Hip Replacement
- Trauma
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Education
MD, Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Internship, Surgery (General Surgery)
Mount Sinai Hospital
Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery
Mount Sinai Hospital
Fellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma
University of CA Davis Medical Center-Medical Staff Office
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Insurance Information
Accepted insurance may vary by the doctor’s office location. Please contact the office directly to obtain the most up-to-date insurance information.
- 1199 SEIU
- AETNA - Commercial
- AETNA - Medicare
- Affinity Medicaid-Medicare-Essential Exchange
- CIGNA Healthcare
- Centivo
- Elderplan
- EmblemHealth - GHI-PPO
- EmblemHealth - HIP
- EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicare
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Commercial/Exchange
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
- HealthFirst Medicare
- Horizon NJ
- Magnacare-Health Care
- Medicare - NJ
- Medicare - NY
- Multiplan PHCS
- Oscar
- Oxford - Freedom and Liberty
- Senior Whole Health
- United Health Care - Commercial
- United Health Care - Empire Plan
- United Health Care - Oxford Care
- United Health Care - Top Tier
- VNSNY Choice Medicare
- WellCare Health Plan
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Information regarding insurance participation and billing by this physician may be found on this page, and can also be obtained by contacting this provider directly. Because physicians insurance participation can change, the insurance information on this page may not always be up-to-date. Please contact this physician directly to obtain the most up-to-date insurance information.
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Industry Relationships
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.
Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Forsh during 2024 and/or 2025. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
Consulting or Other Professional Services Examples include, but are not limited to, committee participation, data safety monitoring board (DSMB) membership
- Stryker Corporation
Mount Sinai’s faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.