David WA Forner, MD, MSc, FRCSC
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Areas of Practice
Head and neck microvascular reconstruction
Oral cavity cancer (tongue, gingiva, mandible, cheek)
Oropharynx cancer (tonsil, base of tongue, with transoral robotic surgery) Larynx cancer (voice box)
Salivary cancer (parotid, submandibular glands)
Skin cancer (squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, melanoma), Thyroid cancer
Expertise
Locations
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Otolaryngology Clinic | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Floor 1 Reception A
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5312Get Directions -
Otolaryngology Clinic | Northville Health Center 39901 Traditions Dr
Floor 2
Northville, MI 48168-9493Get Directions -
Otolaryngology Clinic | U-M Health West Healthpark 2093 Health Drive SW
Wyoming, MI 49519Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
Education & Training
Medical School or Training
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Research Overview
Doctor Forner's research focuses on shared decision-making within head and neck oncology, including reducing decisional conflict and regret, improving the incorporation of patient values and preferences, and developing decision aids for complex clinical scenarios. Doctor Forner also performs outcomes based clinical research to improve patient outcomes, including through patient reported outcome measures. Doctor Forner is also the Michigan site Principal Investigator on several national clinical trials.
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Patient Ratings
282 Patient Ratings
Patient Comments
February 17, 2026 - "Dr Forner has excellent bedside manner"
February 3, 2026 - "He didn't seem to know why I was there at first. I was referred by [...] as a follow up to a procedure I had. Dr. Forner was to tell me the results from that procedure and what the next steps were."
December 17, 2025 - "Extremely appreciative of the care Dr Forner provides"
December 16, 2025 - "Dr Forner was compassionate and friendly. Very knowledgeable and professional. This is something that is commonly missing in today's world."
December 9, 2025 - "Dr Forner is great! He always takes time to ask how I'm doing and listen to me! He's friendly and kind is all of his words and actions! This make a big difference - when a patient can feel comfortable with their Dr. I highly recommend Dr Forner!"
November 25, 2025 - "Dr. Forner communicates in an easy-to-understand, frank manner, which is much appreciated."
November 18, 2025 - "This is my first time meeting Dr Forner in person. We had zoom meetings in the past. Very kind. Great listener. A concerned Doctor."
November 11, 2025 - "Dr Forner was attentive and very familiar with the steps to recovery. He was also helpful with ideas to mitigate the negative effects of the procedure."
November 11, 2025 - "Dr. Forner is by far the best Michigan Medicine Doctor I have, and I have several."
November 10, 2025 - "Dr Forner was very efficient, knowledgeable, and very kind. He explained the procedure in advance and explained the surgery results as well. [...]"
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