Douglas Sean Fornfeist, MD
Hand and Wrist Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
Hand and Wrist Surgery..., Orthopedic Surgery
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Douglas Sean Fornfeist, MD
Hand and Wrist Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
Hand and Wrist Surgery..., Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations of Douglas Sean Fornfeist, MD
Baylor Scott & White Roney Bone and Joint Institute - Temple
2401 S 31st St , Temple, TX, 76508
6653.4 mi
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254.724.2663
Open
- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Biography
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Dr. Fornfeist is an orthopedic hand surgeon at the Roney Bone and Joint Institute at Baylor Scott & White in Temple, Texas. He specializes in surgery of the upper extremity ... View More |
| Ages Seen |
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| Newborns (0-28 days) |
| Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2) |
| Children (ages 3-11) |
| Adolescents (ages 12-18) |
| Adults |
| Geriatrics |
| Language(s) Spoken |
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| English |
| Education |
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| Medical School: MD, Texas Tech University Health Science Center (1993) |
| Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Scott and White Graduate Medical Education (1998) |
| Education: Scott and White Graduate Medical Education (1998) |
| Fellowship: Orthopedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center (1999) |
| Certifications | |
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| Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery | Surgery of the Hand- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery/Surgery of the Hand |
| Hospital Affiliations |
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| Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple |
Insurances accepted
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Reviews (397) for Douglas Sean Fornfeist, MD
| averageRating | metric | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Wait Time at Clinic | |
| 4.9 | Time Care Provider spent with Patient | |
| 5.0 | Provider showed concern | |
| 4.9 | Provider included you in decisions | |
| 5.0 | Rate provider 0-10 | |
| 4.9 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider |
Patient Comments**
| 5.0 | Mar 13, 2025 | He's great - very skilled but also very personable! | |
| 5.0 | Mar 13, 2025 | Without doubt, Dr. Fornfeist is one of the all- time greats for many positive reasons. His profession is not only enlivened through his presence, but his grace as a person, his never failing gentle kindness with his patients, his high degree of professionalism, and his vast knowledge resonates throughout any office visit. I especially appreciate his straightforward honesty. What a genuinely delightful person he is in my life. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 13, 2025 | He is GREAT!! Wonderful Dr and friend, cares about my care wouldn't see anyone else... | |
| 5.0 | Mar 8, 2025 | Love this doctor very helpful answers my questions and explains my options etc | |
| 5.0 | Mar 8, 2025 | Excellent | |
| 4.8 | Mar 7, 2025 | Very efficient, friendly and explained situation and treatment clearly | |
| 5.0 | Mar 7, 2025 | Thorough! Explained everything! | |
| 5.0 | Mar 5, 2025 | One of the best providers in my experience | |
| 5.0 | Mar 4, 2025 | Dr Fornfeist always has the best demeanor very to the point and has an answer. Very meticulous on our follow ups . | |
| 5.0 | Mar 1, 2025 | Great doctor | |
| 5.0 | Feb 28, 2025 | He really cares about a good outcome for individual problems. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 25, 2025 | Excellent all concerns great doctor. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 22, 2025 | Takes his time and listens and explains things thoroughly as to what the treatment options are. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 22, 2025 | Always great!! | |
| 4.6 | Feb 11, 2025 | He knows what he is doing and is very personable | |
| 5.0 | Feb 8, 2025 | Wonderful | |
| 5.0 | Feb 5, 2025 | Explained every thing to me, or I can understand and listen to what I had to say. | |
| 4.2 | Feb 5, 2025 | He's an awesome doctor, I've been dealing with him for years. He really cares about his patience | |
| 5.0 | Feb 4, 2025 | Had a seemless surgery experience with Dr Fornfeist! Healed fast-very pleased with the outcome! | |
| 4.8 | Feb 1, 2025 | He's the best! | |
| 5.0 | Jan 29, 2025 | Very good listened to and addressed concerns and solutions about hand pain | |
| 4.0 | Jan 28, 2025 | Dr Fornfiest is the best doctor around. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 25, 2025 | Always great | |
| 5.0 | Jan 25, 2025 | Dr. Fornfeist is always very caring. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 23, 2025 | Dr Fornfeist went beyond what most provider would to ensure I got the appropriate and best care possible. From phone to checkout the care and compassion was superb. | |
| 4.6 | Jan 23, 2025 | He discussed options for treatment, including repeated steroid injections vs surgery. He answered questions I had regarding both options. He showed me the xrays, and explained the source of pain, gave me the injection, and a support sleeve for my hand. All accomplished in reasonable time. Good visit. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 22, 2025 | He's very friendly, compassionate, and takes time to talk with you, not at you. | |
| 4.8 | Jan 22, 2025 | Great | |
| 5.0 | Jan 22, 2025 | Good | |
| 5.0 | Jan 21, 2025 | He is the best Dr, Efficient & entire staff is amazing | |
| 5.0 | Jan 21, 2025 | Dr. Fornfeist has been treating me and has conducted several surgeries over the past 6-7 years. He is by far the best orthopedic surgeon with the best personality. | |
| 4.3 | Jan 15, 2025 | I have been seeing him for 24+ years and he is great! Cares about his patients and does what is best for them. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 12, 2025 | Great doctor | |
| 4.0 | Jan 11, 2025 | Knowledgeable and straight up | |
| 5.0 | Jan 11, 2025 | Dr Fornfeist Is a wonderful doctor and surgeon. After our appt on Tuesday he performed surgery on my thumb and another finger. I would not let anyone else come near me. He is a wonderful and consummate surgeon. BS&W is lucky to have him. Plus he's a wonderful guy! | |
| 5.0 | Jan 9, 2025 | Dr fornfeist always discusses the plan of action for my hands I would not consider another physician for my care of my hands | |
| 5.0 | Jan 8, 2025 | Dr. Fornfeist is very friendly and interested in you and your medical issues. Gave me options that could address my issue. He made me feel at ease. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 7, 2025 | He was very nice and very kind and very generous to me | |
| 4.2 | Jan 3, 2025 | He is positive upbeat and patiently answers any questions. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 1, 2025 | Best Best patient care | |
| 5.0 | Jan 1, 2025 | Well taken care of. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 26, 2024 | Dr. Fornfiest has care for me for many years and is a wonderful physician. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 25, 2024 | Great doctor and explained what he will do when I'm in surgery. | |
| 4.8 | Dec 25, 2024 | Only had my initial meeting and analysis. I have decided to move forward with surgery and was compelled by the Dr's confidence and experience with my specific procedure. (Elbow replacement) | |
| 4.8 | Dec 24, 2024 | Excellent | |
| 4.8 | Dec 21, 2024 | The doctor listened, prepared me for what to expect, and was respectful and professional. He gave me hope after living with this condition for over six months. He even shook my hand as he introduced himself! Many thanks. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 21, 2024 | Very good bed side manner, compassionate and caring. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 17, 2024 | TRUE PROFESSIONAL, GREAT EXPERIENCE | |
| 5.0 | Dec 14, 2024 | Excellent provider. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 14, 2024 | Dr. Fornfeist was very knowledgeable and very polite. I am looking forward to seeing him again. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 5, 2024 | He's great!! Caring friendly BEST Dr ever. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 30, 2024 | He was very knowledgeable and took care of my son | |
| 5.0 | Nov 27, 2024 | Dr. Fornfeist is the best doctor that I have ever had. He is very concerned about my condition and he is so kind and understanding. I love my visits with him. I would recommend him to everyone who has a hand problem. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 27, 2024 | Explained in detail about the procedure and the aftereffects of it. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 26, 2024 | He is one of my most favorite providers he is the best listens helps great patient manner | |
| 5.0 | Nov 26, 2024 | Very professional | |
| 5.0 | Nov 21, 2024 | Caring, knowable, I trust him. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 15, 2024 | Used him before hes the best | |
| 5.0 | Nov 15, 2024 | He is personable and professional. He seemed to really care. I like that. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 13, 2024 | Great bedside manner | |
| 5.0 | Nov 12, 2024 | ALWAYS EXCELLENT!! | |
| 5.0 | Nov 12, 2024 | Was able to speak to me about the problem I have in my thumb and the solution | |
| 5.0 | Nov 7, 2024 | Dr Fornfeist is so nice and patient with me and my pain. He has been injecting my very painful hands and it has relieved my pain. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 7, 2024 | He was great. | |
| 4.8 | Nov 5, 2024 | He is the BEST!!!! | |
| 5.0 | Oct 30, 2024 | Very efficient and explained the procedure so I could understand it and set a six week follow up appointment | |
| 5.0 | Oct 29, 2024 | Informative, pleasant, prodessional | |
| 5.0 | Oct 29, 2024 | I have been seeing this doctor for the las 2 years or so. This is one of the best doctors at Scott white | |
| 5.0 | Oct 25, 2024 | Dr. F. Is the kindest doctor I've ever had. I can't say enough good things about him! | |
| 5.0 | Oct 24, 2024 | He showed knowledge and compassion to me. He also inform about coming surgery | |
| 5.0 | Oct 24, 2024 | Excellent | |
| 4.8 | Oct 24, 2024 | This was my second visit to this doctor. When I had another hand episode, I wanted to come back to see him. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 23, 2024 | None better. Outstanding | |
| 4.8 | Oct 16, 2024 | Very impressed with provider. Professional, personable, friendly explained everything, and answered all questions. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 16, 2024 | Dr Fornfeist is a very caring and professional Dr. He is very pleasant and makes the appointments enjoyable. He takes time to listen to your cares and concerns and makes sure all of your questions are clearly answered. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 14, 2024 | Great communicator. Quick and to the point, yet thorough. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 12, 2024 | He was very kind. He took care to look at my problem and was not in a rush. I felt like he examined my hand well. He was very honest in what he told me he could do and the limitations of what he could do. He seemed to really want to help me. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 11, 2024 | Doctor was prompt and knowledgeable | |
| 5.0 | Oct 10, 2024 | Very pleasant and welcoming great customer service | |
| 5.0 | Oct 10, 2024 | Very professional, timely, and informative. Answered all questions thoroughly and in a way that I could understand | |
| 5.0 | Oct 9, 2024 | Very personable, listened to my concerns. He ordered a nerve test and also discussed treatment options and procedures that he would do based on results of the test I need to have. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 9, 2024 | He is an excellent Dr,I would definitely recommend him. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 9, 2024 | Very good. | |
| 4.8 | Oct 7, 2024 | Well explain my condition. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 5, 2024 | Very professional and pleasant. Listened to my needs | |
| 5.0 | Oct 5, 2024 | Listens well | |
| 5.0 | Oct 4, 2024 | Very polite and gave good information and recommended options. Very professional and caring personality. | |
| 4.8 | Oct 3, 2024 | Great doctor | |
| 5.0 | Oct 3, 2024 | He's been my doctor for over 20 years. He's always been friendly, courteous, professional and caring. I love him and his work ethics | |
| 5.0 | Oct 3, 2024 | Always courteous. Professional, knowledgeable | |
| 5.0 | Oct 1, 2024 | Very attentive to my concerns | |
| 5.0 | Oct 1, 2024 | He's one of the best BSWH has! | |
| 4.8 | Oct 1, 2024 | Good Man ! Cares about his patients!! | |
| 5.0 | Sep 27, 2024 | Super quick service while still being caring and kind | |
| 4.5 | Sep 26, 2024 | My experiences with him has always been good, I just recently started back seeing him and it's awesome. Still friendly and compassionate about his patients. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 26, 2024 | He always seems concerned. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 25, 2024 | I've been his patient for 24 years and he is great. | |
| 4.8 | Sep 23, 2024 | Long time patient. Super Doc! Sincere in your treatment and understanding of your situation. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 21, 2024 | Very professional & knowledgeable and yet has a great bedside manner. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 21, 2024 | The best! | |
| 5.0 | Sep 21, 2024 | Dr Fornfeist is awesome | |
| 5.0 | Sep 20, 2024 | He is a wonderful doctor, truly cares about his patients, is highly knowledgeable, has a great "bedside manner" and very efficient in how he runs his clinic! | |
| 5.0 | Sep 19, 2024 | Polite. Man | |
| 5.0 | Sep 19, 2024 | He is the kindest best Dr I know. Love him!! | |
| 5.0 | Sep 18, 2024 | Creame de' La creame | |
| 4.1 | Sep 18, 2024 | On time with the schedule. He listened to my med concern. Very understanding. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 18, 2024 | Greatest Physician! |
*The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
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