Jonathan A. Forbes, MD
"Excellent surgeon who listens and explains complex procedures amazingly well."
"I feel fortunate that I was referred to him. Highly recommend Dr. Forbes. He is compassionate, caring, and skilled."
"When I first met Dr Forbes, I was immediately impressed by his friendly and professional manner, and his kindness in explaining my condition and the urgency for surgery."
"His professional qualifications are impeccable, and I feel very fortunate to be his patient."
"Dr. Forbes gave me back my life!"
"Excellent surgeon who listens and explains complex procedures amazingly well." "I feel fortunate that I was referred to him. Highly recommend Dr. Forbes. He is compassionate, caring, and skilled." "When I first met Dr Forbes, I was immediately impressed by his friendly and professional manner, and his kindness in explaining my condition and the urgency for surgery." "His professional qualifications are impeccable, and I feel very fortunate to be his patient." "Dr. Forbes gave me back my life!"
Meet Dr. Forbes
Dr. Jonathan A. Forbes is a fellowship-trained, board-certified neurosurgeon with expertise in open and minimally-invasive approaches for treatment of pathology of the cranial base. He treats additional complex neurosurgical pathology of the brain and spine at the University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute in Ohio.
Consistently given 5 stars in his patient’s reviews, Dr. Forbes is respected for the time he spends with patients and the way he simply, but thoroughly explains each patient’s individualized treatment plan.
Sub-specialist
Dr. Forbes completed a minimally-invasive skull base fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City under the guidance of Dr. Theodore Schwartz. Dr. Forbes also performs skull base surgery through an open approach.
The Cincinnati Business Journal named Dr. Forbes a HealthCare Hero in 2023 and named him the winner of the “Innovator” category. Dr. Forbes was also nominated for Innovator of the Year by The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) in 2022 for his work in developing a freeware computer application called CranialRebuild that can use a 3D printer to create a precise implant for repairing a skull wound.
During his time at UC, Dr. Forbes has been involved in the creation of 6 patents and has received 5 research grants from highly competitive entities such as North American Skull Base Society, AO Spine, and UC Pilot.
Innovator
Educator
Dr. Forbes has a long and distinguished history of academic recognition and commitment to excellence. Dr. Forbes is the Director of the Residency Training program and an Associate Professor.
To date, Dr. Forbes has contributed to over 80 peer-reviewed publications.