Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics in Indianapolis
Orthopedic and Sports Medicine • Indiana, PA • Since 1983 • Five locations
About
Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics is an independent, physician-owned orthopedic practice headquartered in Carmel, Indiana. Founded in 1983 (formerly Methodist Sports Medicine), it operates 7 offices across central Indiana, including Carmel, Greenwood, Noblesville, Tipton, Mooresville, and surrounding areas. The group provides comprehensive orthopedic care across subspecialties such as hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder; foot and ankle; hip and knee; joint replacement and revision; spine; and sports medicine. Forté has served high-profile clients including the Indianapolis Colts and several universities, and emphasizes fellowship-trained surgeons, advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments, and a focus on returning patients to active living. Key contact: info@forteortho.com; main phone: (317) 817-1200.
Clinic Type
Orthopedic and Sports Medicine
Address
10767 N Illinois St, Carmel, Indiana 46032, US
Phone
13178171200
support@healthmedocs.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Website
Emergency Care
Orthopedic urgent care / walk-in orthopedic care
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
Current Offers
Five Convenient Locations
FAQs
Recently injured? Do you offer orthopedic urgent care?
Yes. Forté Fast Orthopedic Care provides same-day specialized orthopedic care for recent bone, muscle and joint injuries.
What are the hours for Forté Fast at Carmel location?
Carmel Forté Fast hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm; Saturday 8:00 am – 10:00 am.
Are there extended hours or walk-in options at Noblesville or other locations?
Forté Fast Orthopedic Care is offered at select locations with walk-in access for certain clinics; hours vary by location (as noted for Carmel).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Facebook: 96% recommendation rate (230 reviews)
- Apple Maps: 90% rating (10 ratings)
- Healthgrades: 1.5 stars (2 reviews)
Patients praise
- Highly regarded independent, physician-owned practice
- Skilled, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons
- Friendly, caring, and professional staff across various roles (nurses, radiology, front desk)
- Well-organized facility and setup
- Effective, clear communication and thorough explanations of treatment plans
- Successful surgical outcomes for procedures like hip and ACL replacements
Common complaints
- Difficulty communicating with staff via phone, citing reliance on AI/automated systems
- Concerns regarding lack of continuity between departments (scheduling, medical visits, billing)
- Some patients reported doctors appearing rushed or lacking compassion
- Delays in scheduling follow-up care
"I had the best experience in a bad situation. Dr. Porter is very intuitive... Informed me every step of the way on reattaching ligaments and plating my ankle. The nurses and desk staff were awesome."
— LocalityBiz Review"Some staff are very nice but good luck talking to anything but AI if you call because you need help... the doctor I saw seemed to busy to listen and had no compassion."
— LocalityBiz Review"Dr. Bender was very thorough explaining my options, using words that I easily understood. I will definitely place my injury in their trusting hands!"
— LocalityBiz ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics - Greenwood, Indiana - Yelp — Jul 8, 2026
- It’s a Forté Win – Mini Marathon PR after Hip Replacement! | Forté — Jun 18, 2026
- Forte Sports Medicine & Orthopedics, Greenwood, IN - Healthgrades — Apr 4, 2026
- Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Greenwood - MapQuest — Oct 28, 2025
- Angie Stevenson - Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics — Sep 12, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More orthopedic and sports medicine clinics in Indiana
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