Carthage Area Hospital Podiatrist, Dr. Jason Forni, DPM to Additionally Provide Podiatry Care at North Country Orthopaedic Group
North Country Orthopaedic Group (NCOG) is excited to announce a new addition to their extensive, long-established practice. Carthage Area Hospital’s (CAH) Board-Certified Podiatrist, Jason R. Forni, DPM is now providing Podiatry services at North Country Orthopaedic Group, 1571 Washington St., Suite 103, Watertown, on Wednesdays from 8:00am-5:00pm. Dr. 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. He will continue seeing patients at his Carthage location, CAH Podiatry Clinic, 3 Bridge St., Mondays & Tuesdays from 7:00am-5:00pm
“We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Forni to NCOG. He is extremely personable and focused on delivering high-quality, community-based care. Dr. Forni’s podiatric knowledge and clinical skills will further complement our comprehensive orthopedic service line,” said Jerian O’Dell, Administrator of North Country Orthopaedic Group.
Jason Forni, DPM hails from Mentor-on-the-Lake, 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. Prior to his position at Carthage Area Hospital, 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.
The partnership with NCOG currently complements the hospital’s existing upper extremity orthopedics program by offering lower extremity surgical care such as ACL reconstruction, outpatient spine care, labrum and meniscus repair, and other minimally invasive procedures. NCOG currently performs surgeries at their location in Watertown, Carthage Area Hospital, and Claxton Hepburn Medical Center exclusively.
For further questions or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Forni at North Country Orthopaedic Group, please call 315-782-1650.