Dana Rioux-Forker, MD

Dana Rioux-Forker, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon. He has spent years training in plastic and reconstructive surgery, which focuses on soft tissue management, multi-system care, and attention to detail. Dr. Rioux-Forker provides a full spectrum of plastic surgery, including breast reconstruction (both implant and free flap-based reconstruction), breast reduction, cosmetic surgery, and hand surgery.
When Dr. Rioux-Forker was in high school, he suffered a significant knee injury. The initial care he received caused further damage, resulting in a persistent and recurrent injury. He saw a second surgeon who effectively managed his injury and got him back to playing the sports he loved and running marathons. The difference in care he received is what inspired him to go into medicine and provide the best care possible for patients. He wants to help his patients in the same way his second surgeon helped him. He spends a significant amount of time educating patients, reviewing images, and discussing treatment options because patient education is an important part of patient care.
Dr. Rioux-Forker has also completed an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Fellowship at The Mayo Clinic, and enjoys treating complex hand injuries, including brachial plexus injury, peripheral nerve injury, wrist ligament injury, altered wrist kinematics and arthritis, and extremity reconstruction. He has significant experience in the management of these problems and educating residents in the management of complex problems. 
When not seeing patients, Dr. Rioux-Forker enjoys spending time with his family, riding bikes, going on hikes, visiting the zoo, and watching sports.

Publications: Brogan DM, Dy CJ, Lee TY, Rioux-Forker D, Wever J, Leversedge FJ. Histologic and Functional Outcomes of Conduit Wrapping for Peripheral Nerve Repair: Early Results in a Rat Model. J Reconstr Microsurg. January 2021.
Brogan DM, Dy CJ, Rioux-Forker D, Wever J, Leversedge FJ. Influences of Repair Site Tension and Conduit Splinting on Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction. HAND. December 2020.
Rioux-Forker D, Shin AY. Extensor pollicis longus tendon rupture from Dorsal Nail Plate distal radius fixation with concomitant myostatic atrophy. BMJ Case Reports. June 2020.
Rioux-Forker D, Shin AY. Osteonecrosis of the Lunte: Kienback Disease. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. March 2020.
Rioux-Forker D, Deziel AC, Williams L, Muzaffar AR. Odontogenic Cysts and Tumors. Ann Plast Surg. April 2019
Verbist D, Rioux-Forker D, Muzaffar AR. Four-Flap Z Plasty for Web Space Deeping in the Setting of Congenital Hand Plastic Surgery Education Network, June 2018.
Rioux-Forker D, Bridgeman J, Brogan DM. Snapping Triceps Syndrome. J Hand Surg Am. January 2018.
Rioux-Forker D, Muzaffar AR. Review of Comparison of two nasoalveolar molding techniques in unilateral complete cleft lip patients: a randomized, prospective, single-blind trial to compare nasal outcomesby Chang C-S, Wallace CG, Pai BC-J, et al. Plastic Surgery Education Network, June 2016.
Naclerio E, Rioux-Forker D, Williams L, Wittenburger D, Baker L; Muzaffar A. Case Report: Reconstruction of a Complex Dentoskeletal Deformity in a Patient with Severe Macroglossia in the context of Muscular Dystrophy. Plastic Surgery Education Network, October 2015.
Seitz IA, Siwinski P, Rioux-Forker D, Pavone L, Schechter LS. Upper and Lower Limb Salvage with Omental Free Flaps: A Long-Term Functional Outcome Analysis. Plast Reconstr Surg: Plastic Surgery 2014-The Abstract Supplement; 134(4S-1): 140, October 2014.
Efird C, Traub S, Baldini T, Rioux-Forker D, Spalazzi JP, Davisson T, Hawkins M, McCarty E. Knotless single-row rotator cuff repair: a comparative biomechanical study of 2 knotless suture anchors. Orthopedics. August 2013.