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Scott K. Forman, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Scott Forman is a board certified orthopedic surgeon whose specialty interests include sports medicine of the knee, shoulder, foot and ankle. He is also a regular contributor to the YOU series.





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Joining Dr. Oz is a panel of experts from across the country, representing different medical disciplines, genders, and opinions. Together, they're creating a center for health and wellness information where no topic is off limits.

The Exceptional Doctor's Visit

I am not only a friend of Dr. Oz, I am a fan. Recently, on The Dr. Oz Show, I witnessed a spirited discussion on what patients want from their doctors. After 19 years in private practice...

Added to Smart Patient on Mon 03/21/2011
How to Raise an Olympic Athlete

As a sports medicine physician, I am fascinated by the process of what makes a great athlete. In an effort to unravel this mystery, I have asked 1988 Olympic water polo Silver Medalist Dr. Alan...

Added to Children's Health, Exercise, Family Health, Parenting, Adolescent Health on Wed 11/03/2010
The Secret to Losing 10 Pounds is Just One

In honor of Dr. Oz’s Just 10 Challenge, I submit the best way to lose “just 10” is to find “just 1.One small change in...

Added to Weight Loss, Diet on Wed 10/06/2010
Going Off to College

Going off to college is one of life’s most challenging transitions. Keeping your mind, body and spirit balanced during this dynamic time is difficult. Hopefully, my eldest daughter’s freshman...

Added to Children's Health, Family Health on Fri 07/23/2010
Rust Out Versus Wear Out

I see 2 types of patients in my orthopedic practice:  people that are inactive and “rust out” and people that are active and “wear out.”  Rust out issues are much more difficult to treat...

Added to Orthopedics on Fri 03/05/2010
My Best Fitness Recommendation: Make a Bet!

 

In honor of Dr. Oz’ 100th Episode: While celebrating my 50th Birthday in Cabo, Mexico this January (I am seven months older and wiser than The Great Doctor Oz, well, maybe just older...

Added to Fitness, Anti-Aging, Oz 100 on Wed 02/17/2010
If the Shoe Fits…It’s Ugly

Feet are smarter than you think. First, they have the second highest concentration of nerve endings in your body. Because of this, feet can quickly assess hundreds of fit considerations: toe box...

Added to Orthopedics, Footcare on Fri 01/29/2010
Small Steps, Big Change

As an orthopedic surgeon in private practice, I am inspired by my patients who, despite a busy schedule, keep and maintain a high level of fitness.  However, I am even more inspired when...

Added to Fitness, Orthopedics on Fri 01/15/2010
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