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Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD

(651 Ratings)

Specializes in: Glaucoma

New York University (NYU) School of Medicine

Professional interests include: LASIK, cataracts, glaucoma

111 East 57th Street Suite #2.5
New York, NY 10022

(212) 832-9228

Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD is an ophthalmologist in Forest Hills, NY specializing in glaucoma. She graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System and Fromer Eye Centers.

Office Locations

Mount Sinai Health System

109-33 71st Road Suite 2c
Forest Hills, NY 11375

(718) 261-3366

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Fromer Eye Centers

111 East 57th Street Suite #2.5
New York, NY 10022

(212) 832-9228

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Mount Sinai Health System

1966 Third Avenue At 108 Street
New York, NY 10029

(212) 534-1020

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Fromer Eye Centers

204 East 110th Street Harlem (110th St)
New York, NY 10029

(212) 534-1020

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Fromer Eye Centers

212-45 26th Avenue Suite 9
Queens, NY 11360

(718) 281-4500

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Fromer Eye Centers

3130 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10458

(718) 741-3200

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550 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10021

(212) 832-9228

(212) 751-9482

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550 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10065

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Mount Sinai Health System

Fromer Eye Centers, 3130 Grand Concourse Suite 1j
Bronx, NY 10458

(718) 741-3200

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Some issues Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

In The News

“Dr. Susan Fromer of Lenox Hill Hospital said: "I'm not aware of another case like this in medical history actually, a true optic neuropathy that resolved itself after 20 years."”—"The miracle of Christmas means anything is possible", Fox News, December 2018

“But Dr. Susan Fromer, an ophthalmologist at Garden City Lasik Vision, says higher-cost surgeons can coexist with the high-volume centers.”—"Laser Eye Surgery's Turf War (Published 2000)", New York Times, August 2000

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

goniotomy

In 2023, Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD had a list price for goniotomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within New York. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

transcranial Doppler

transcranial ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD had a list price for transcranial Doppler (TCD), and transcranial ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within New York. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

ultrasound

By Affordability:

eye exam

vascular studies

vascular ultrasound

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD performed more ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for eye exam, vascular studies, and vascular ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Forest Hills, NY during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	26
diagnostic imaging	24
excision	38
eye procedures	2878
laser treatment	64
photocoagulation	26
tonometry	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	178

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Forest Hills, NY during 2013 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	20
diagnostic imaging	16
excision	30
eye procedures	2635
lab tests	221
laser treatment	50
ultrasound (sonogram)	88

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	405

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	136
Hispanic	225
Asian	16
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	282
From 75 to 84	181
85 and over	70
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	47
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Forest Hills, NY during 2014 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	25
eye procedures	2863
lab tests	94
laser treatment	25
photocoagulation	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	447

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	183
Hispanic	209
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	305
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	86
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	48
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Forest Hills, NY during 2015 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	26
eye procedures	3201
lab tests	40
laser treatment	26
photocoagulation	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	39

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	394
Female	832

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	402
Black	386
Hispanic	362
Asian	42
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	612
From 75 to 84	354
85 and over	162
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	48
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Forest Hills, NY during 2016 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	349
eye procedures	2655
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	169
Hispanic	164
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	181
85 and over	71
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	50
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Forest Hills, NY during 2017 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	559
eye procedures	1967
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	361

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	138
Hispanic	149
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	67
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	48
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Forest Hills, NY during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	700
eye procedures	1897
laser treatment	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	121
vascular procedures	94

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	343

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	139
Hispanic	157
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	60
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	40
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Forest Hills, NY during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	29
doctor visit	696
eye procedures	1881
laser treatment	29
photocoagulation	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	183
vascular procedures	159

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	364

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	139
Hispanic	190
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	63
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	43
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Forest Hills, NY during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	450
eye procedures	1543
ultrasound (sonogram)	153
vascular procedures	136

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	372

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	150
Hispanic	195
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	295
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	56
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Forest Hills, NY during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	16
doctor visit	976
eye procedures	1696
lab tests	40
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	267
vascular procedures	210

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	463

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	209
Hispanic	223
Asian	0
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	346
From 75 to 84	234
85 and over	71
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	44
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Forest Hills, NY during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	21
doctor visit	941
eye procedures	1870
lab tests	32
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	57
ultrasound (sonogram)	280
vascular procedures	224

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	465

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	239
Hispanic	206
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	325
From 75 to 84	237
85 and over	78
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	44
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Forest Hills, NY were eye procedures, vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lab tests.

ablation	26
capsulotomy	20
diagnostic imaging	19
doctor visit	667
excision	34
eye procedures	2280
lab tests	85
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	41
laser treatment	35
photocoagulation	26
tonometry	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	128
vascular procedures	164

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	402

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	171
Asian / Pacific Islander	10
Non-Hispanic White	194
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	189
Other	15

**Age**
75 to 84	188
85 and over	71
Less than 65	48
65 to 74	291

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. She completed residency at Richmond University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine

Residency: Richmond University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Sinai Health System

Fromer Eye Centers

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 651 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Forest Hills, NY.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Susan Diane Fromer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$1,093 RESTASIS $579	LUMIGAN $279	XEN $162	OZURDEX $22	ACZONE $20	Other $31
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$953 Refractive Equipment $345	IOL $86	Simbrinza $82	ORA $76	Ilevro $62	Other $303
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$733 Travatan Z $345	XIIDRA $118	Ilevro $62	Durezol $17	$191
Alcon Vision LLC	$697 AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL $174	Hydrus Microstent $141	CLAREON $135	AcrySof $92	Rocklatan $77	Other $78
AbbVie Inc.	$683 XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $372	LUMIGAN $214	VUITY $80	ALPHAGAN P $16
Other	$2,574 ZIOPTAN $453	Rocklatan $451	XIIDRA $297	XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $249	Rhopressa $172	Other $952

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,697
Education	$38

Biography

Dr. Susan Fromer is a specialist in glaucoma. Her areas of expertise include the following: glaucoma, LASIK, and cataracts. Dr. Fromer is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. After completing medical school at New York University (NYU) School of Medicine, she performed her residency at Richmond University Medical Center. She has received professional recognition including the following: New York Super Doctors. Dr. Fromer is professionally affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System.