


Dr. Sandra Forem, MD
Dr. Sandra Forem, MD is a pediatric neurologist in New York, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1979. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn and NYU Langone Hospitals. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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222 E 41st St Fl 9 New York, NY 10017Care Philosophy
- Dr. Sandra Forem, MD
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- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Forem specializes in the areas of Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology & Pediatrics. • See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital

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About Me
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A comprehensive approach to each patient in the context of that infant, child or adolescent's unique problems and his or her family setting and present situation. Each work-up and treatment should be tailored to the individual needs of the patient...read morePediatric Neurology
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New York University Grossman School Of Medicine
Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Residency Hospital, 1985Columbia University
Residency Hospital, 1985Columbia University Neur Institute
Fellowship Hospital, 1985Mt Sinai Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1980Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Medical School, 1979
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAbbott, R, Forem, S L and Johann, M: Selective posterior rhizotomy for the treatment of spasticity. Child's Nervous System, 1989: 5:337-346.
Hosain, S A, Hughes, J T, and Forem, S L et al: Use of a Calcium Channel Blocker (Nicardipine HC1) in the Treatment of Childhood Moyamoya Disease. Journal of Child Neurology, 1994: 4:378-380.
Zelnick, N, Dobyns, W B, Forem, S L et al: Congenital Pontocerebellar atrophy in three patients: clinical, radiological and etiological considerations.
Castaneda, G Y, Heilbroner, P L, Shah, N, Forem, S L et al: Asthma & Epilepsy: Are They Related? A Retrospective Study., 1998
Abbott, R, Johann-Murphy, M and Forem, S L: Childhood spasticity, its etiology and assessment. M. Sindou, R. Abbott, Y. Keravel (eds.). Neurosurgery for Spasticity: A Multi-disciplinary Approach. Springer-Verlag, New York, 1990:51-56.
Forem, S L and Gold, A P: Chronic relapsing polyneuropathy. In: Gellis S.S. and Kagan B.M. eds. Current Pediatric Therapy 12. Philadelphia; W.B. Saunders, 1986: 91-92.
Sansaricq, C, Forem, S L and Fish, I: Metabolic disorders of the central nervous system. In: Hoffman F and Epstein F (eds.). Disorders of the Developing Nervous System: Diagnosis and Treatment; Boston, Blackwell Scientific Pub., 1986: 699-732.
People's Choice Award, 2008, 2009
Superdocs in New York Times, 2008, 2009
America's Top Doctors in Consumer's Digest, 2002-2011
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- Recipient of 32
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Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery
- Recipient of 62
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery
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85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
79%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
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