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 ofDouglas Sean Fornfeist, MD
Baylor Scott & White Roney Bone and Joint Institute - Temple
2401 S 31st St , Temple, TX, 76508
6653.4mi
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254.724.2663
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- 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 |
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Reviews (395) 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 | |
| 5.0 | Provider included you in decisions | |
| 5.0 | Rate provider 0-10 | |
| 5.0 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider |
Patient Comments**
| 5.0 | May 13, 2025 | Always professional and personable who remembers past patients and gives one a solution to the problem. | |
| 5.0 | May 2, 2025 | Very nice people always friendly and kind. | |
| 4.8 | May 1, 2025 | Very good Dr. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 30, 2025 | Very good | |
| 5.0 | Apr 30, 2025 | Dr. Fornfeist and his staff are always great. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 30, 2025 | Dr. Forfeist is very professional, my overall experience including the bone & joint clinic was excellent. My paperwork was on time to my benefit providers, I had no problems. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 30, 2025 | Dr Fornfeist is very kind and responsive to the needs and questions that I had. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 30, 2025 | Very pleased with his professionalism | |
| 5.0 | Apr 28, 2025 | He is concerned about me and doesn't treat like a number. I never feel rushed. He is a "great Doctor". He is also very easy to talk too. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 26, 2025 | Always informative and willing to answer all your questions. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 23, 2025 | He is very caring and listens to all concerns. He works with me to come up with a plan f9r my care. | |
| 4.8 | Apr 23, 2025 | Always ready to listen and help very professional and kind | |
| 5.0 | Apr 23, 2025 | Very personal and knowledgeable, seemed to have a genuine concern for my problem with my wrist. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 16, 2025 | Great person and care provider | |
| 5.0 | Apr 11, 2025 | Was knowledgeable and listened to me. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 11, 2025 | This was a Pre Surgery Appointment and my Doctor and assisted Resident explained exactly my medical Complaint and examined the area, identified the location of the issue, determined the best procedure for the best results to remedy my medical conditions. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 10, 2025 | He was very good and very nice to me and very kind | |
| 5.0 | Apr 9, 2025 | He and his staff were very nice kind, and knew excitedly how to hand my issue | |
| 5.0 | Apr 2, 2025 | He is the best | |
| 4.7 | Apr 2, 2025 | He fixed what he said he would fix with my elbow. I am now pain free as of this writing for the first time in 30 years! I know it was a difficult surgery and Dr Fornfeist hung in there under difficult circumstances to ensure that my issues were resolved. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 1, 2025 | Dr Formfeist is a very caring physician | |
| 4.8 | Apr 1, 2025 | He's quick, thoughtful, funny, and recommened as the best in the area by both drs and patients. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 1, 2025 | Doctors answered all my questions and provided alternatives to my pain issues. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 1, 2025 | Great | |
| 5.0 | Apr 1, 2025 | Caring knowledgeable, thorough, takes his time, answers all questions | |
| 5.0 | Mar 30, 2025 | Always professional with a touch of personalized carr | |
| 5.0 | Mar 27, 2025 | Dr. Fornfiest was very attentive to my needs! | |
| 5.0 | Mar 27, 2025 | Dr. Fornfeist is one of Scott & Whites greatest assets. He genuinely cares about his patients. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 27, 2025 | Dr Fornfeist I has a very good bedside manner. Is very professional and the best at his profession. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 27, 2025 | Best Hand Surgeon in the area and he has a wonderful "bedside manner", two of the rarest qualities in on physician. I would recommend him and his team to my closest family members and anyone. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 27, 2025 | He answered my questions, did not hurry, addressed my problem, friendly, informed me what I should do if this same issue happens again. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 26, 2025 | Very nice and concerned about my health | |
| 5.0 | Mar 25, 2025 | No problems. He is very attentive, explains everything in clear terms, very efficient. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 24, 2025 | Professional and an amazing clinician. I have had great pain relief. | |
| 4.7 | Mar 22, 2025 | Excellent!! | |
| 5.0 | Mar 21, 2025 | He has the best chair side manners with each and every patient. He's very knowledgeable and if very upfront with you on what needs to be done and what can be done to fix the issue you're having. He's very knowledgeable don't brush any question or concern off. He is hands down the absolute best orthopedic surgeon doctor is Central Texas | |
| 4.4 | Mar 20, 2025 | Convinced me to try a different approach to mitigate damage in my hand and elbow. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 18, 2025 | Very friendly, and always provides options on my care | |
| 5.0 | Mar 18, 2025 | I had him years ago and he's a great Doctor and I trust his judgment and work. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 14, 2025 | Dr.Fornfiest is very kind and caring | |
| 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 |
*The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
**Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.