D. Alex Forrester M.D.
Dr. Alex Forrester is an orthopedic surgeon native to Texas. He was born and raised in the ranching community of West Texas. He received his B.S. in Biology from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, and his Medical Doctorate from Texas Tech School of Medicine in Lubbock, Texas. During this time, he achieved distinction as he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha. He then served as an orthopedic resident at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma’s only Level 1 Trauma Center. Dr. Forrester takes pride in caring for the underserved
Most recently he served with Mission for Motion in Botswana performing knee replacements on those who would otherwise not have access to this type of care. Outside of caring for patients, Dr. Forrester enjoys the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Philosophy of Care
I believe in working with each patient to develop a mutual sense of trust, respect, and open communication.
My goal is to create a tailored treatment plan for each individual based on their health, lifestyle, pathology, goals and expectations. I want every patient to feel heard, and to educate each patient properly on their treatment options (both surgical and non-surgical) to come to a mutual decision on the best path forward.
”Fellowship
- Aaron A Hofmann Arthritis Institute, Salt Lake City, UT 2023-2024
Residency
- University of Oklahoma – Oklahoma City, OK
Medical School
- Texas Tech University School of Medicine – Lubbock, TX – Alpha Omega Alpha Junior Elect
Undergraduate
- Texas Christian University – Ft Worth, TX – Magna Cum Laude
- Major: Biological Sciences
- Minor: Chemistry and Business
Dr. David “Alex” Forrester completed his fellowship in Adult Reconstruction with specialization in surgical treatment of arthritic conditions of knees and hips. He received advanced training in anterior muscle-sparing hip replacement surgery and surgically restoring the pre-arthritic state of the knee through both standard and muscle-sparing approaches. He also specializes in simple and complex revision joint replacement surgery.
Memberships
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- AO North America
- Orthopedic Trauma Association
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Oklahoma Medical Association
- American College of Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- AO North America
- Orthopedic Trauma Association
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Oklahoma Medical Association
- American College of Surgeons
- American Medical Association
About Dr. Forrester
Dr. Forrester was born and raised in Amarillo, Texas. After 20 years living in the flatlands of the panhandle his family’s love of the mountains and proximity to family drove them to settle in Colorado Springs.
In his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, hiking, fly-fishing, snowboarding, painting, and drumming.
