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GEORGE FORSTER Obituary

FORSTER-- George, M.D. Faculty and staff of The Mount Sinai Medical Center are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend and long-time colleague George Forster, MD, a respected neurologist and professor. After serving as chief resident and completing his residency training in Neurology at what is now the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1977, Dr. Forster became a voluntary attending physician at The Mount Sinai Hospital, and continued to teach. In 2008, he became a full-time faculty member at Mount Sinai. A gifted clinician and educator, Dr. Forster's warmth and expertise touched many lives. He was a deeply valued member of the Mount Sinai community. The Mount Sinai family extends heartfelt condolences to his son, Daniel K. Forster. Peter W. May, Chairman, Boards of Trustees, The Mount Sinai Medical Center; Kenneth L. Davis, MD, President and CEO, The Mount Sinai Medical Center; Dennis S. Charney, MD, Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Dean, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, The Mount Sinai Medical Center; and Stuart C. Sealfon, MD, Glickenhaus Professor and Chairman, Department of Neurology, The Mount Sinai Medical Center.

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 31, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for GEORGE FORSTER

36 Entries

Joanne

January 24, 2024

May his memory be a blessing
I miss him as a Neurologist saw him in Manhattan Medical in Greenpoint Brooklyn for a short while until....
Blessings to his family.

Susan B Nierenberg

January 24, 2024

To this day, every time I am going to Mt Sinai on 5th Avenue, when I pass his office, I think of Dr Forster. I will never forget his kindness and the care he gave to my mother- and to me. I have not found any other doctor like him. He was one of a kind.

Ross Ellis

December 28, 2021

George, today I thought about you. I can´t believe you are gone - albeit 8 years. You were a loving, compassionate and caring man ... I never met anyone like you. You were so dear to me and everyone who knew you. Knowing you for 25 years holds such memories and I will never forget you. Your sense of humor, your love for literature and art. I will never forget the phone calls no matter what time when I had severe headaches. You would talk to me until I fell asleep. It´s rare that someone meets a person like you in their lifetime. You will always have a piece of my heart, dear, sweet, brilliant, caring George.

Michael Bykofsky MD

January 24, 2021

I have been going through old slides and one group was of George and Alice at I believe Alice"s brother home in the 1970s. Fond memories .

Michael Bykofsky

February 26, 2013

I and your target were fellow Mrdical residente at Maimonedes Medical Center Goldberg Building 1972-73, and your late mom was the chief nurse on the unit. Fantastic to have been with both then. We drifted apart over the the years, which I embarassingly regret.
I was shocked by his and your mom's passings. Your eulogy at the funeral was fantastic and winner up what a wonderful cool guy your dad was. Imagine a medical resident in Brooklyn driving a sports car.
Your eulogy also sviare what a fine son he has who mare his parents so proud.

Susan Nierenberg

February 26, 2013

Dr Forster saved my mother, Natalie Nierenberg's life. When she was in ICU 6 years ago, he came every morning and sat with me and told me that no matter what any of the younger doctors there said, he had 40 years of experiemce and said she would make it. His empathy, his compassion, his expertise & his grace was my solace- and my mother recovered and is still with me. I am truly stunned and saddened to hear of his death. He will be remembered.

Robin Elson

February 25, 2013

I am very sad to hear about Dr. Forster's death. He was such a smart, warm, funny man. I have been seeing him for the past 13 years and he treated my father and mother before me.
I will always remember how generous he was and what a skilled doctor he was.
I will miss him.

Jonathan Charney

February 13, 2013

A truly gracious man

February 9, 2013

George Forster was my doctor for seven years. He relieved my ailments with medicine and exercise; in addition, he was so warm, caring, and high-spirited that every visit to him made me feel better. My condolences to his family and many friends. — Jack Hope

joanne bascetta

February 8, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Forster family.

Joanne Bascetta

February 8, 2013

I was under Dr. Forster's care for the past 3 years for Trigeminal Neuralgia. He was funny,he would always make me laugh. He was kind, knew his medication, SMART on the disease. He will be missed :( RIP

Laurene George

February 5, 2013

When I was first diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis,you was my first neurologist.I was scared to death but you said let's wait and see.I was put on medication asap and thirteen years later,my disease has been in calm with no flare-ups.And I just got my brown belt in Karate this pass December right after my appointment with him.I will miss you,like a second father to me.Thank you for being the best doctor I ever had!!

Lorraine Ashman

February 5, 2013

George - when we first met, 40 years ago, I was 19 and I'm sure I never expected to know you the better part of my life. Well, over those years you remained my trusted physician and became something just as important - my friend. Your wisdom, guidance, and humor were constants and we always found time to kvell over our children's travels and accomplishments. Literature was your first passion and you never missed an opportunity to quote a favorite character. Now I will remember your smile and those wonderful hugs, and always cherish my safety pins. My heart is aching and I will miss you. I wish Danny strength for the days, weeks and months ahead.

Bonnie Seligson

February 5, 2013

To some you were a doctor, to some you were a friend. I was so fortunate to have you as both. The calls from across the country at all hours, only a few special doctors and friends would do that. You will be so missed, but never forgotten.

Chris Platt

February 4, 2013

Goodbye, George, and Godspeed. I never met anyone like you, someone with whom I bonded in the first second. You died too young -- way too young, and I will miss your wit and wisdom and grace.

Andrea Indyke

February 3, 2013

My kind and wonderful doctor and friend for 22 years. George, no words can express how much your friendship has meant to me. A piece of my heart will always be with you.

Peter (Gadi) & Stella Ilani

February 3, 2013

We met George over a year ago for the first time through our dear friend and George's love, Adelle. I don't know him as a Doctor. I know him as a gentle, wise, easy going and respectful of all, and most of all as a friend. You do not meet someone as George to often, maybe once in a life time. We met many times, at his apartment and at our house, we will miss him and always remember our good fortune of meeting and befriending such a great guy, full of happy life!

Jeff Palca

February 1, 2013

I was shocked and greatly saddened to learn of the death of Dr. George Forster, who treated me successfully starting about 10 years ago for a herniated disk in my neck and checked on my condition since then in six-month office visits. He was a wonderful physician who clearly explained things and obviously cared deeply about his patients. He was a pleasure to talk to and a real gentleman who really will be missed. My sincerest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues at Mt. Sinai.

Laura Zaks

January 31, 2013

I am sure that all of us who knew George will continue to honor him by living our lives fully, by caring for others, and by carrying on his warm, kindhearted legacy. Thank you, George, for sharing your wisdom and sense of humor with us.

January 31, 2013

You were a fabulous physician. You were able to cure me of a disease from which I had suffered with for many years. May God bless you with everything you deserve.

Peter & Victoria Neaman / Marsick

January 31, 2013

An absolutely lovely man . . . and a superb, caring physician. Probably saved my life! His gentle, positive energy lives on all those who "realize" the doctor-patient relationship as the *core* of medical practice.

Noeleen Walder

January 31, 2013

I was so saddened today to learn of Dr. Forster's death. I have been a patient for many years and was supposed to see him next week. Years ago, when I had severe vertigo, I went to many doctors and had many expensive tests. No one knew what it was. Dr. Forster had me close my eyes and march in place. I wound up halfway across the room and slanted towards the right. A simple test he had learned in the army. He immediately diagnosed an inner ear infection and assured me it would get me better of its own accord. And sure enough, it did. He was warm and kind and a brilliant diagnostician. It will be tough to find a better doctor.

Robert and Sonia Rosenberg

January 31, 2013

In the year 2000 my wife and I met Dr George Forster because my wife had seizures , he told her to do a MRI and result was a brain tumor. My wife two operations one 2000 and the other 2004
Dr Forster had been with us in every step of Sonia recovery over last 13 years
We will miss his caring and devotion to Sonia health.
Dr Forster also told Sonia she will be ok
Thank You Dr Forster for everything and Rest in Peace
Sonia and Robert Rosenberg

Sylvie Weil

January 31, 2013

I have been privileged to be a patient of Dr Forster for a few years. He was a wonderful doctor, attentive and encouraging, with a great sense of humor. I always left his office happy and optimistic. I shall miss him very much.

Monica Legarda

January 31, 2013

Rest in peace....you will always have a special place in my heart! ~Love always

Evelyn Sanders

January 30, 2013

My husband and I have seen Dr. Forster several times over the past few years. He was a real mensch in every sense of the word. We are so very sad to learn of his passing. He was a truly great man and we will miss him greatly.

Agim Ternova

January 30, 2013

I was fortunate to have met you. R.I.P DR. Forster.

Shella Eckhouse

January 30, 2013

We will miss you George...much love always.

Irene Hizme

January 30, 2013

A deep lose to humanity.

katherine garcia

January 30, 2013

My sweet doctor, my stepdad,my friend. I have been with you for more than 21yrs. You were such an integral part of my life.I will never, ever encounter a person with your character,your sense of humor and your overall demeanor. You never had an unkind word for me,though I yanked your chain a couple of times.I love you my Doc and will miss you forever and ever. It helps just a bit to see you finally happy.

January 30, 2013

My husband and Have been patients of Dr, Forster for over 14 yrs. No matter time of day or night ne was always there for us. Having to go to the ER many times, when he showed up I knew I would be ok. He was a wonderful Dr, and a very dear friend. He will be sorely missed. Sheila &Charles Dimenstein

Leonie Nowitz

January 30, 2013

Dr. Forster was the neurologist I took many of my clients over the last 15 years. I valued his excellent diagnostic and treatment skills and his compassion in listening to my client's concerns, with the addition of humor and wisdom. He was a very special person and I will miss him.

susan slovin

January 30, 2013

To the Forster family: My deepest condolences on your losst. I worked with Dr. Forster in my early years as a houseoffice at Mt. Sinai Hospital and had had the privilege of taking care of his mother in the CCU. He was a true Renaissance man and a wonderful raconteur. Over the years, he saw my mother periodically for a neurological problem, yet always remembered to give me a call and briefly chat about her progress.
He was a wonderful physician whose humanity was worn on his sleeve daily. There are few physicians like him today. I shall miss him.
Susan Slovin, MD, PhD
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, NY

Jane Seelin

January 30, 2013

I was very fortunate to know Dr. Forster, beside being my personal physician he was a friend. We were always able to talk about anything at anytime. He was very special and I will always remember him. Rest in peace.

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