4.4
16 Ratings with 4 written Reviews
Summary
As the Medical and Laboratory Director at Columbia University Fertility Center, Eric Forman, MD, HCLD, oversees the medical practice as well as the IVF embryology and andrology laboratories. He also actively sees patients with infertility and those seeking to preserve their fertility. Dr. Forman has extensive clinical and laboratory research experience. He has published more than 50 articles in peer-reviewed journals on a wide range of topics in assisted reproductive technology (ART) and serves as an Associate Editor at Fertility and Sterility.
He has a special interest in using preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) to optimize IVF and improve selection for elective single embryo transfer (eSET). A randomized controlled trial he led demonstrated, for the first time, that transferring a single chromosomally-normal embryo can achieve the same live birth rates as transferring two untested embryos. After publication of this paper, eSET rates skyrocketed and the American Society for …Reproductive Medicine references Dr. Forman’s study in its guideline on the number of embryos to transfer in IVF. He also has an interest in fertility preservation, and a study he led proved that egg freezing using the rapid vitrification technology does not increase the risk of genetic abnormalities in the resulting embryos. This study was cited as a “watershed in ART” by one of the world’s leading experts on cryopreservation.
Dr. Forman specializes in providing individualized patient care to solve each unique couple’s challenge. He is active on social media where he frequently writes blogs and commentaries on important topics in reproductive medicine and the patient/physician experience. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
When not working, Dr. Forman enjoys spending time with his wife, three children and four cats; running (including completing the 2016 NYC Marathon with Team Every Mother Counts); and rooting on his favorite sports teams, the Mets, Jets, Knicks, Rangers and Duke Blue Devils.
Read More Read less He has a special interest in using preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) to optimize IVF and improve selection for elective single embryo transfer (eSET). A randomized controlled trial he led demonstrated, for the first time, that transferring a single chromosomally-normal embryo can achieve the same live birth rates as transferring two untested embryos. After publication of this paper, eSET rates skyrocketed and the American Society for …Reproductive Medicine references Dr. Forman’s study in its guideline on the number of embryos to transfer in IVF. He also has an interest in fertility preservation, and a study he led proved that egg freezing using the rapid vitrification technology does not increase the risk of genetic abnormalities in the resulting embryos. This study was cited as a “watershed in ART” by one of the world’s leading experts on cryopreservation.
Dr. Forman specializes in providing individualized patient care to solve each unique couple’s challenge. He is active on social media where he frequently writes blogs and commentaries on important topics in reproductive medicine and the patient/physician experience. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
When not working, Dr. Forman enjoys spending time with his wife, three children and four cats; running (including completing the 2016 NYC Marathon with Team Every Mother Counts); and rooting on his favorite sports teams, the Mets, Jets, Knicks, Rangers and Duke Blue Devils.
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Office Locations
Dr. Eric Jason Forman has 2 locationsColumbiaDoctors - Columbus Circle
5 Columbus Cir Floor PenthouseNew York, NY 10019ColumbiaDoctors - Glenpointe
500 Frank W Burr Blvd Ste 100Teaneck, NJ 07666Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 20 years of experience
- 12 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, Russian, English
- Duke University Hospital
- 4 written reviews
- 1 award
- 3 specialties
- 11 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Awards
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Eric Jason Forman
Medical Specialties
Dr. Eric Jason Forman has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Eric Jason Forman has the following 11 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
20 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Duke University Hospital
Medical School
Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 2006
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- Dr. Eric Forman is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
- What languages does Dr. Eric Forman speak?
- Dr. Eric Forman speaks Spanish, Russian, and English.
- Does Dr. Eric Forman accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Eric Forman accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Where is Dr. Eric Forman's office located?
- Dr. Eric Forman's office is located at 5 Columbus Cir Floor Penthouse, New York, NY, 10019.
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