David Forner, MD, MSc
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About
Dr. Forner is an Assistant Professor within the Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Michigan. Clinically, Dr. Forner is a Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgeon.
Dr. Forner received his Bachelor of Science with Honors from the University of Prince Edward Island, Canada. He graduated from Dalhousie University Medical School in 2013, having received several academic honors. He then completed residency training in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at Dalhousie University, during which he completed a Masters in Clinical Epidemiology within the prestigious Institute for Health Policy, Management , and Evaluation at the University of Toronto. Doctor Forner completed fellowship training in Advanced Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Surgery at the University of Michigan.
Qualifications
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Master of Science (MSc)University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
2019 - 2020
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Doctor of Medicine (MD)Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Canada
2013 - 2017
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Bachelor of Science in Biology (BSc)University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Canada
2008 - 2012
Center Memberships
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Center MemberCenter for History, Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Ethics in Medicine
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Center MemberInstitute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation
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Center MemberRogel Cancer Center
Research Overview
Dr. Forner has a diverse research interest within Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, including in decision-making, clinical trials, patient reported outcome measures, and economic evaluation. His primary research focus is on shared decision-making, decisional conflict, and decision regret amongst patients with head and neck cancer.
Recent Publications
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Forner D, Thomas EA, McLean SA, Stucken CL, Malloy KM, Heft Neal ME, Davis MJ. 2026 Oct 10;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterImpact of Nodal Yield and Dissection Extent on Regional Control in Head and Neck Melanoma
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Forner D, Thomas EA, McLean SA, Stucken CL, Malloy KM, Heft Neal ME, Davis MJ. 2026 Oct 10;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterImpact of Nodal Yield and Dissection Extent on Regional Control in Head and Neck Melanoma
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Forner D, Pozin MA, Prince ME, Casper KA, Heft Neal ME, Buchakjian MR, Yalamanchi P. 2026 Oct 10;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterIncidence, Diagnostic Evaluation, and Healthcare Utilization Among Adults Presenting with a Cystic Neck Mass
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Forner D, Pozin MA, Prince ME, Casper KA, Heft Neal ME, Buchakjian MR, Yalamanchi P. 2026 Oct 10;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterIncidence, Diagnostic Evaluation, and Healthcare Utilization Among Adults Presenting with a Cystic Neck Mass
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Forner D, Heft Neal ME, Panwar A, McCammon S. 2026 Aug 10;PresentationSurveillance During Hnca Survivorship: Practical Considerations for Community Practice Otorhinolaryngologist
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Forner D, Heft Neal ME, Panwar A, McCammon S. 2026 Aug 10;PresentationSurveillance During Hnca Survivorship: Practical Considerations for Community Practice Otorhinolaryngologist
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Noel CW, Guo J, Forner D, Esemezie AO, Miller LE, Huang SH, Irish JC, De Almeida JR, Parmar A, Fu R, Eskander A. JAMA Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 2026 Sep 10; 152 (9): 914 - 916.Journal ArticleCost-Effectiveness of Perioperative Pembrolizumab in Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
DOI:10.1001/jamaoto.2026.1659 PMID: 42390883 -
Coyle AH, Hutton DW, Buchakjian MR, Casper KA, Forner DW, Hawley ST, Heft Neal ME, Malloy KM, Mierzwa ML, Prince ME, Shah JL, Sweicicki PL, Shuman AG, Stucken CL, Veenstra CM, Worden FP, Yalamanchi P. JAMA Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 2026 Sep 1; e262124 - e262124.Journal ArticleCombined Positive Score and Cost-Effectiveness of Perioperative Pembrolizumab for Head and Neck Cancer. Epub ahead of print
DOI:10.1001/jamaoto.2026.2124
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