FOREST T. HEIS, MD

   Specialties
   Locations
  • Highland Heights, KY
    • NKU Campus
  • Florence, KY

Dr. Forest T. Heis is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee & shoulder surgery. His interests include sports medicine and occupational or work-related injuries. Dr. Forest T. Heis serves as team physician for Northern Kentcuky University athletics. Dr. Heis sees patients at our Florence and Highland Heights (NKU) locations.

  • Bachelor's Degree Stanford University, Human Biology
  • Medical Degree – University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
  • Residency – Duke University, Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Fellowship – The Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital (Utah), Sports Medicine
  • Board Certified – American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • KY Medical License
  • OH Medical License
  • IN Medical License
  • Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • Kentucky Medical Association
  • Northern Kentucky Medical Society
  • Piedmont Society
  • Forest Hills School District Board of Education
  • St. Elizabeth Healthcare
  • The Christ Hospital
  • Mercy Health Anderson and Clermont Hospitals
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital 
  • Orthopaedic Surgery Center

Team Physician for:

  • Northern Kentucky University (NKU)

Prior Experiences/Affiliations:

  • Duke University Athletics
  • North Carolina Central University Athletics
  • Kings Hammer 
  • US Ski/Snowboarding Team
  • US Speedskating Team/Olympic Trials
  • Campbell County High School
  • Asheville High School Football
  • Salt Lake City High School Football 
  • Cincinnati Magazine: Named "Top Doctor" 2012 - 2018, 2021, 2023-2024

Dr. Forest T. Heis is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in knee & shoulder surgery. His interests include sports medicine and occupational or work-related injuries. Dr. Heis sees patients at our Florence and Highland Heights (NKU) locations.

Dr. Forest T. Heis is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in knee & shoulder surgery. His interests include sports medicine and occupational or work-related injuries. Dr. Heis sees patients at our Florence and Highland Heights (NKU) locations.

Dr. Forest T. Heis is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in knee & shoulder surgery. His interests include sports medicine and occupational or work-related injuries. Dr. Heis sees patients at our Florence and Highland Heights (NKU) locations.