CAH Podiatry Clinic - Carthage Area Hospital

Debra J. Williams, DPM joined the medical staff of Carthage Area Hospital, effective Monday, May 14, 2018. Patients of her longtime practice at 720 State St. can continue the same care in Suite 5 of the hospital’s Carthage Professional Building, 3 Bridge St. The new podiatry clinic is co-located with Tri-County Orthopedics. Carthage Area Hospital acquired the podiatry practice after nearly 30 years in service to local residents.

In July 2020, the Podiatry Clinic welcomed former military podiatrist, Dr. Jason R. Forni to its medical staff. Forni brings experience in forefoot and rear foot procedures, ankle arthroscopy, trauma and tendon repair, extra corporeal shockwave therapy, platelet rich plasma, familiarity with laser, radiofrequency ablation, and ultrasound.

Dr. Forni hails from Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH where he attended High School. He continued his education with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH. He received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Independence, OH where he was on the Chancellor’s List and Dean’s List. After college, Dr. Forni began his career in the Army in 2008.

His military career led him to Fort Gordon, GA for his Residency and his Chief Residency at Fort Bragg, NC. He was Chief of Podiatry at Fort Stewart, GA from 2011-2016 and was an adjunct professor at the Army Medical Department Center and School, Fort Sam Houston, TX from 2015-2016. Most recently, Dr. Forni was the Chief of Podiatry at Fort Drum, NY. During his time in the military, he received the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, among others.

Dr. Forni is Board Certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.