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Dr. Sandra Forem, MD

Dr. Sandra Forem, MD

Pediatric Neurology*
45+ years of experience

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.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

222 E 41st St Fl 9 New York, NY 10017
Telehealth available

Care Philosophy

"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 th..."

- Dr. Sandra Forem, MD

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Forem specializes in the areas of Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology & Pediatrics. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Neurosciences Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Forem's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Forem

3.9

19 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
68%
68%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
11%
11%
1 Star
16%
16%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Brooklyn, NY – Jul 18, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

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 more
  • Pediatric Neurology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Residency Hospital, 1985
  • Columbia University

    Residency Hospital, 1985
  • Columbia University Neur Institute

    Fellowship Hospital, 1985
  • Mt Sinai Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1980
  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatrics
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  • Abbott, 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

Locations

Practice

Office222 E 41st St Fl 9 New York, NY 10017
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Practice

Keith Siller MD530 1st Ave Ste 5A New York, NY 10016
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn

    150 55th St
    Brooklyn, NY 11220
    Recipient of 32
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery

    View all awards
  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave
    New York, NY 10016
    Recipient of 62
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue

    462 1st Ave
    New York, NY 10016
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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