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Dr. Lael Forbes, MD

Dr. Lael Forbes, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Lael Forbes, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in New York, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1994. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lenox Hill Hospital and Highland Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

200 E 78th St Ste 1A New York, NY 10075
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Forbes specializes in the area of General Surgery. 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
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Forbes' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Forbes

4.2
30 ratings, 17 with a written review
5 star
73%
73%
4 star
7%
7%
3 star
0%
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2 star
7%
7%
1 star
13%
13%

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Dr Forbes is a great surgeon m. The biggest problem is getting through to someone who is not a flowerpot. The girls are very mean and want to do as little as possible. God forbid they go one step further than answering the phone. Had 2 surgeries with them 3 plus years ago was a great experience. Must have gotten new office staff that just wants to collect a paycheck and not help the patients
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Joel zaritsky – Nov 17, 2023
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Wonderful!!
I am in the process of getting And she made sure that I am a priority and not just a number. Her personality and bedside manner is very warm and inviting. I can’t wait to go through this process. She put my mind at ease when it comes to safety or any other concerns. Her office feels Intimate and not at all like we are being mask produced in an assembly line. Which is a very big plus because you feel that there is a more personal touch to her work.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Apr 02, 2023
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Excellent in all respects.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 31, 2019
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Dr. Forbes is my balloon doctor. So far I'm over halfway to my goal weight!! She is caring and attentive, frequently checking in on my progress. Very knowledgeable and kind. Strongly recommended!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 30, 2019
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She’s very professional .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Nelson Victor in Queens , NY – Jan 24, 2019
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Very thorough in explaining options and steps.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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C.K. in Roslyn Heights, NY – Jul 25, 2017
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Dr forbes is very safety conscious which I considered number priority.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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C.C. in Roslyn Heights, NY – Jun 03, 2017
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The doctor was great and very patient with me...
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Jackie Ingram in Roslyn Heights, NY – Jun 02, 2017
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She makes you feel comfortable and explain the procedure in layman term for you to understand.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Sherry04 in Roslyn Heights, NY – May 21, 2017
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Great doctor I have been to two other Bariatric practices in town. The staff and surgeon were so friendly. The surgeon was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain and go over everything with me. First practice I have been to that the doctor actually treated me with respect. Love the office very pretty.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Fred953182 in Roslyn Heights, NY – May 20, 2017
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Office staff and doctor are great and very friendly. I love the new office it's really nice and clean.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Carl21830 in Roslyn Heights, NY – May 19, 2017
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I found Dr Forbes to be extremely knowledgeable and answered all my concerns completely. She went above and beyond to make sure that I had what I needed regarding anti nausea medication before I even went in for surgery. I just recommend that prescriptions be given a couple of weeks in advance to allow time for pharmacies to order it. In the hospital you will notice a side of her that is totally in charge and demands hospital staff to comply. Feel safe, her motives are in your best interest.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Marie in Stratford, CT – Apr 28, 2017
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Appointments are so easy to obtain staff and physician are so efficient.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Dana934723 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Mar 26, 2017
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I felt so welcome from the minute I walked in the door. Doctor came out and introduced herself while I was finishing up my paperwork. Staff helped me with the paperwork. Dr. Forbes was very informative and took her time explaining everything to me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Randall80 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Mar 24, 2017
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Dr Forbes has been absolutely wonderful. Within 15 minutes of talking to her she knew exactly what was going on and knew she could fix the situation. Dr Forbes has excellent bedside manor, is available to her patients and goes above and beyond. I would highly recommend Dr Forbes. Her office staff is wonderful as well. Friendly and always very helpful. They make you feel like you are their only patient.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Barney in CT – Mar 17, 2017
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Dr Forbes was extremely caring and informative. I felt completely assured and prepared every step of the way and my surgery went even easier than expected. Dr. Forbes office staff is outstanding and went out of there way to assist me with with any insurance needs as well as scheduling with my other doctors. The entire office is very sensitive and supportive both before and after surgery. I can't say enough, I would recommend them to anyone
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Rebecca in Greenwich , CT – Mar 17, 2017
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Dr. Forbes and her staff are "Awesome". My physician referred me to them because I was having some complications from my previous Bariatric surgery and I was seen immediately. Dr. Forbes fixed my problem with surgery but I'm feeling 100% better and recommend her to anyone looking to have any type of Bariatric surgery. Great bedside manner. If you plan on having Bariatric please don't look any further just go see Dr. Forbes.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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fairfield, ct – Feb 09, 2017
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About Me

biography

Lael E. Forbes, MD, FACS, FASMBS is a fellowship trained General Surgeon and Bariatric surgeon and a leading expert in obesity medicine for both adolescents and adults. She has performed over 1,500 laparoscopic weight loss procedures, including...read more
  • Bariatric Surgery

  • General Surgery

  • Obesity Medicine

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  • Eits

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000
  • St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center

    Residency Hospital, 1999
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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  • English

  • French

Locations

Practice

Megan Wolf Nutrition LLC200 E 78th St Ste 1A New York, NY 10075
1

Practice

Gandelman Cardiology PC81 Holly Hill Ln Fl 3 Greenwich, CT 06830
2
Office9 E 62nd St New York, NY 10065
3
Hudson Regional Hospital55 Meadowlands Pkwy Secaucus, NJ 07094
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northern Westchester Hospital

    400 E Main St
    Mount Kisco, NY 10549
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Stamford Hospital

    1 Hospital Plz
    Stamford, CT 06902
    Recipient of 4
    hospital 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

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Greenwich Hospital

    5 Perryridge Rd
    Greenwich, CT 06830
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

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

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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