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Dr. Eric J. Forman

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Dr. Eric J. Forman

Dr. Forman is the Medical & Laboratory Director at Columbia University Fertility Center He is conversant in Spanish and Hebrew.

As the first Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellow of the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School / RMANJ program, Dr. Forman says he was thrilled to have had the opportunity to launch and shape the program which began in 2010.

“I traveled across the country looking for the right fellowship,” he says. “What drew me here – and why I fell in love with the program – was the opportunity to go

into the embryology lab, to do research, and to be involved in cutting-edge advancements aimed at improving the field as a whole.”

The experience he gained through clinical embryology lab work and hands-on clinical care has helped shape his research projects and is a tremendous asset in improving patient care. Dr. Forman is still very involved in the fellowship program and the embryology lab.

“In the embryology lab, I gained a new appreciation for what happens during that phase of our patients’ treatment, and I’ve had the amazing opportunity to lead major research projects. Having researchers within the program, he adds, makes it easier to meet as a group to address the unique needs of each couple and to form individualized strategies.

“This process can be overwhelming for couples and can add stress to relationships,” he says. “We can help break down each step of the process. We can take over some of the responsibility and work collaboratively to design a plan that includes education and guidance.”

Dr. Forman is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology. He is also certified as a High-complexity Clinical Laboratory Director (HCLD) in Embryology & Andrology. He went to Duke University for his undergraduate education and earned his medical degree summa cm laude from SUNY-Downstate College of Medicine. He returned to Durham, NC, to complete his Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at Duke University Medical Center, and completed his fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at RWJ-RMANJ. His clinical and research interests include single embryo transfer, fertility preservation including oocyte vitrification (egg freezing), preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), and diminished ovarian reserve, and he has published more than 30 articles on these topics. A study led by Dr. Forman demonstrated for the first time that embryos formed after egg freezing are not at an increased risk of being chromosomally abnormal, an accomplishment that was deemed a “watershed” in assisted reproductive technology by one of the world’s experts on cryopreservation. When not working, Dr. Forman enjoys traveling and learning about new cultures, listing Sicily, Israel, and Mexico as favorite destinations. He is also an avid sports fan who can often be found with his wife and three children cheering on the Duke Blue Devils, Knicks or Mets.

07/26/2025

Happy World Embryologist Day and 47th birthday ! It was great to see posts from so many families that wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing work done in the embryology lab every single day.

06/14/2025

It was so rewarding to be able to help this couple finally achieve success after they had been trying to conceive for 18 years (!), including many attempts at other clinics in the area. The s***m tracking & recovery system (STAR) represents a groundbreaking advancement for men diagnosed with azoos***mia (absence of s***m). Using cutting-edge AI, high-speed imaging, and robotics, this system can detect and retrieve even the smallest numbers of s***m gently and without harsh chemicals or lasers. STAR gives families new hope for achieving their dreams of parenthood. https://www.columbiadoctors.org/specialties/obstetrics-gynecology/our-services/columbia-university-fertility-center/our-services/s***m-recovery-and-analysis

06/09/2025

That’s a wrap on Midwest Reproductive Symposium international 2025 but this was the amazing opening inspired by Ferris Bueller: Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. Thanks Jeff Macinnis and Angie Beltsos!

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04/16/2025

We’re #1 in the nation in the 2025 review of Best Fertility Clinics! This is a tribute to the hard work of our amazing team at The rankings were based on patient experience, IVF lab performance, and national reputation—underscoring the success of our vision to combine boutique-level care, the highest-performing IVF lab, and groundbreaking R&D to advance reproductive medicine.

04/07/2025

Nobody wants to have surgery, but sometimes it’s a necessary detour on the fertility journey. Many of my patients have been fortunate enough to share that experience with Dr Beth Rackow. Dr Rackow is an amazing surgeon who does advanced procedures including complex hysteroscopies for adhesions and repair of uterine septum, laparoscopies for endometriosis and hydrosalpinges and myomectomies. We are so fortunate to have her at She recently gave an inspiring interview for the podcast where she describes navigating being an incredibly busy physician (and mother) while also being a patient with a rare cancer diagnosis since 2016. Please consider listening. If you’ve had a great experience with Dr Rackow I would love to hear about it. https://www.nowrongchoices.com/driven-to-cure-dr-beth-rackows-story-of-purpose-passion-and-resilience/ .larry

03/20/2025

Happy birthday to Nurse Christine ! As one of the other team members said she’s the “glue that holds Forman world together.” If you’ve been positively touched by Nurse Christine please wish her a happy birthday too!

02/13/2025

One of the 🐐’s of Reproductive Medicine, Dr Roger Lobo, giving an amazing update on Menopause Management, including the important role of hormone therapy which has been misinterpreted for decades. It’s all about timing. Early initiation of hormone therapy in the menopause transition is safe and effective with many benefits on symptoms and health outcomes. I’m so honored to have been named the Lobo Family Associate Professor in Reproductive Medicine at

01/27/2025

I’m excited and honored to be presenting on “mosaic” embryo transfer after at Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Annual Pregnancy Meeting. I’ll be having a friendly debate with from Have you had to consider whether to transfer embryos with “mosaic” results?

11/22/2024

I’ve been waiting for this day but will have to wait till after procedures Friday to watch. More than 8 million IVF babies have been born since !

10/09/2024

I’m honored to have been recognized for promotion to associate professor at . Thanks to all the mentors, co-workers, colleagues and of course patients who have made this possible. Thanks to the leaders from around the country who wrote letters of support on my behalf. Also thanks to my “loving family” .man and everyone at

09/22/2024

I couldn’t have said it better myself ;) “Great doctor. great fertility clinic.” But seriously this was so brave of and to share their story. Like all fertility journeys, there were highs and lows, bumps in the road, set backs but if you persist the ending is usually amazing and almost always seems meant to be. Check out the full podcast https://youtu.be/LP0DGgWYTa4

04/18/2024

Being ranked 2nd by is a temendous honor but patients’ opinions are not included in their algorithm. Our 14 physicians receive incredible, thoughtful reviews on by our wonderful patients who explain their unique experiences and individualized care at

Address

Columbia University Fertility Center, 5 Columbus Circle PH
New York, NY
10019

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	6am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	6am - 4:30pm
Thursday	6am - 4:30pm
Friday	6am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16467568282

Website

http://columbiafertility.org/team-members/eric-forman-md-hcld

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