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
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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
226 Patient Ratings
Patient Comments
October 23, 2025 - "Dr. Forner IS the poster doc for Michigan Medicine in my book. Total pro. Amazing bedside manner."
October 21, 2025 - "I have never had a bad experience with Dr. Forner. He always figures out to do for me."
October 8, 2025 - "I would recommend Dr. Forner to everyone."
August 12, 2025 - "I was very pleased with Dr. Forner's direct style and transparency"
July 8, 2025 - "I was seen by [...] and Dr. Forner. My experience with both Doctors was positive. They explained test proceed beforehand. Then went over surgery procedure and possible side effects."
July 2, 2025 - "Dr. Forner is very personable and shows concern"
May 7, 2025 - "Dr. Forner is the best Doctor I have ever had in my [...] years. He is caring, kind, thoughtful and genuinely is deeply interested in his patients well-being. He also is very knowledgeable and competent in his area of expertise. [...] He has often reached out to me after the extremely busy work day, which is highly unusual in today's medical world. Michigan Medicine is very fortunate to have such an incredible Doctor working in their system."
April 17, 2025 - "We feel truly blessed to have such an awesome team to include Dr Forner. He is amazing."
April 9, 2025 - "I always have a good experience with my visits with Dr. David Forner. He is polite and he asks me questions about my health and he always checks my [...] over."
April 8, 2025 - "My last visit I told Dr. Forner I put 100% trust in his judgment and decision making. I could not of been given a better doctor for my medical needs."
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