Orthopaedics
Eric Fornari, M.D.
Co-Director, Division of Pediatric Orthopedics, Children's Hospital at Montefiore Einstein; Associate Professor, Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Eric D. Fornari, MD, is Co-Director of the Division of Pediatric Orthopedics at the Children&rsquos Hospital at Montefiore Einstein. He is the Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs for the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, as well as the Well-Being Officer for the department. Dr. Fornari is also Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Pediatrics at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Fornari is an orthopedic surgeon with a specialty in pediatric orthopedics. His clinical focus is on pedi
20+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education & Training
- Undergraduate: Colgate University (BA)
- Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn (MD, magna cum laude, Alpha Omega Alpha)
- Residency: Tufts Medical Center (Orthopaedic Surgery; Henry H. Banks Award for outstanding chief resident)
- Fellowship: Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego (Pediatric Orthopaedics and Scoliosis)
- Fellowship: University of Bern, Switzerland (Hip Preservation Surgery)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2025-2026 (2 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Angela Kuo Award, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA, 2023)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Montefiore Nyack Hospital
- Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital
- Hospital for Special Surgery
- Phelps Memorial Hospital Center
- St John's Riverside Hospital
Experience
20+ years in practice