Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
Sports Medicine • Bedford, IN • Since 1983 • Multiple across Central Indiana (Greenwood to Tipton; Carmel, IN; Noblesville; Mooresville) locations
About
Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics is a private, physician-owned orthopedic practice based in Carmel, Indiana, with 7 office locations across central Indiana (including Carmel, Greenwood, Noblesville, Tipton, and nearby areas). Founded in 1983 (formerly Methodist Sports Medicine), Forté offers subspecialty orthopedic care (hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder; foot and ankle; hip and knee; spine; joint replacement and revision; sports medicine) and non-surgical treatment options. They have served as official team physicians for the Indianapolis Colts since 1983 and work with Purdue University, Butler University, Indiana University Kokomo, and various schools/public safety departments. Contact via info@forteortho.com or (317) 817-1200. If you’re seeking Forté specifically in Indianapolis or the Bedford area, note their central Indiana presence with Carmel headquarters and multiple surrounding locations; there isn’t a dedicated Bedford location listed.
Clinic Type
Sports Medicine
Address
Forté offices from Greenwood to Tipton; Carmel, IN; Noblesville; Mooresville; Carmel Forté Fast locations
Phone
13178171200
support@healthmedocs.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Website
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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Current Offers
Forté Fast Orthopedic Care Hours (Carmel)
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Facebook: 96% recommend (230 reviews) (230 reviews)
- Apple Maps: 90% positive rating (10 ratings)
- Yelp (Greenwood location): 3.5 out of 5 stars (9 reviews)
Patients praise
- Highly skilled physicians and orthopedic specialists
- Efficient walk-in clinic and timely imaging/appointment processes
- Friendly and professional nursing and support staff
- Thorough explanations and clear communication from doctors
Common complaints
- Difficulties with billing department communication and continuity
- Inconsistent or perceived misdiagnoses reported by some patients
- Concerns regarding high productivity expectations and staff burnout affecting care
"The medical side of this business seems adequate. However, the lack of continuity between the scheduling, the actual office visit and the billing department is highly unprofessional."
— Patient review (LocalityBiz/Yelp)"Dr. Bender was very thorough explaining my options, using words that I easily understood. I will definitely place my injury in their trusting hands!"
— Patient review (LocalityBiz/Noblesville)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- It’s a Forté Win – Mini Marathon PR after Hip Replacement! | Forté — Jun 18, 2026
- Hearts 2 Soles: Forté and the Indianapolis Colts Team Up to Bring Critical Foot Care to Indianapolis' Unhoused Community — Dec 2, 2025
- Anthem launches designated orthopedic network in Indiana with OrthoIndy, Franciscan Health - Becker’s Spine Review — Mar 5, 2026
- Anthem, OrthoIndy, and Franciscan Health Launch New Orthopedic Network | OrthoIndy Blog — Mar 4, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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IU Health Bedford Hospital is a rural, critical-access hospital in Bedford, Indiana, offering inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory care, plus 24/7 emergency room and EMS services. It operates a physician group, IU Health Southern Indiana Physicians, with multi-specialty services (internal medicine, family practice, general surgery, orthopedics, OB-GYN, pediatrics) and added nurse practitioners for adult and pediatric primary care. The hospital is governed by a 12-member board and has a small local workforce (22 employees). Contact options include multiple phone numbers and the IU Health Bedford homepage. If you’re specifically seeking IU Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine services in Bedford, this facility partners with orthopedic specialists within the IU Health network, including orthopedics under the Southern Indiana Physicians umbrella.
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