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Dr. Farzad Forohar, MD

Dr. Farzad Forohar, MD

Gastroenterology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Farzad Forohar, MD is a gastroenterologist in Smithtown, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Forohar has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Pecsi Orvostudomanyi Egyetem in 1992. He is affiliated with St. Catherine of Siena Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 56 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (56 reviews)

Practice

50 Route 111 Ste 302 Smithtown, NY 11787
Telehealth available

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Dr. Forohar is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
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Dr. Forohar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Forohar

4.1

56 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 10, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 29, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Terri Milligan – Sep 03, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 24, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Maria DeGennaro – Oct 09, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Paul S. – Jul 18, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jul 17, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Marie Donnelly – Jun 16, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
No results
Helpful
B. T in St. James – Jun 03, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
No results
Helpful
T.M. in Nesconset, NY – Jun 29, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
J. Komst in Commack, NY – Apr 11, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Doug A in Northport, NY – Jun 22, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
gary famoso in Holbrook, NY – May 17, 2016
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Northshoredigestivepc.com
  • Gastroenterology

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

  • Montefiore Albert Einstein

    Internship Hospital, 1993
  • Pecsi Orvostudomanyi Egyetem

    Medical School, 1992
  • University Of Arkansas

    Undergraduate School, 1985
  • Rutgers University

    Undergraduate School, 1981
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Forohar is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    North Shore Digestive Medicine PC50 Route 111 Ste 302 Smithtown, NY 11787
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • St. Catherine of Siena Hospital

      50 Route 25A
      Smithtown, NY 11787
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

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