Eden Fromberg, DO

Dr. Fromberg was the first gynecologist I ever visited, before I knew what was appropriate and inappropriate behavior for medical professionals. If I had known at the time, I would have never seen as long as I did or have her operate on me. Since I saw her several years ago, I have had 4 additional surgeries (and become disabled) for the condition she failed to diagnose or treat.
Dr. Fromberg was consistently one hour late to consultations. Once when I was scheduled for an endometrial biopsy, I requested to ask her some questions before the very invasive test. The last test she ran had caused me severe pain and cramping, and I was concerned this would too. My mother came in with me. She huffed into her office and demanded to know «why her patient was holding her up with questions at the last minute.» Considering she was already an hour late I found it a bit ridiculous, but again I was unaware that doctors are often kind and empathic and appreciate questions from patients. My mother was shocked and offended, but didn’t want to intrude. I felt ashamed and embarrassed and went through with the test. It was very painful.
In the end, she diagnosed me with several conditions and pressured me to get a surgery that she insisted was necessary and could relieve my primary complaint, which was extreme pain. I have since learned the surgery had no likelihood of addressing pain, as the condition it treated does not cause pain. I would have never had the surgery if I had known this. On top of that, their office assured me that my insurance would cover it, which was a lie. The insurance company billed the surgery as elective and only covered about 5%. Her office was unapologetic and demanded immediate payment. Again, if I had known the coverage I would have made a different decision.
During my follow-​up visit for the surgery, Dr. Fromberg performed a painful procedure on my cervix without asking me or informing me she was going to. I just felt extreme pain and cramping and then she said, «I just removed a polyp.» The office then demanded I pay 800 dollars on the spot for it.
I am glad that not everyone has such a negative experience with Dr. Fromberg. But I would never recommend her to anyone. My time with her continues to haunt me as no other medical relationship I have had. I often wonder about reporting her to whatever board certifies DOs. I waited years before I was willing to see another doctor about the extreme pain.
I am thankful now to have received good care from many talented and qualified doctors, and I am especially thankful that no other doctor has abused and badgered me the way Dr. Fromberg did.
tl;dr Dr. Fromberg is pushy, misleading, expensive, arrogant, dismissive, and rude. Find another holistic doctor or it may haunt you for years.

Dr. Eden Fromberg is a caring, present and sensitive doctor — which is so important for us ladies! It’s rare to find someone who has such a smart balance of western and holistic based practices and can effectively work with the individual accordingly. Dr. Fromberg makes me feel like a unique individual as oppose to a quick turn-​around patient. She spends the necessary time to get to know you and your concerns and is dedicated to helping you find a solution. I would recommend her to any woman looking to improve specific health issues, or even as a life long OBGYN to guide you through the many phases of womanhood. Thank you Dr. Fromberg!

They are out of network for every insurance.

Eden Fromberg’s approach to reproductive health seems informed more by personal bias than by patient-​centered care or objective standards, and can cause untold damage to the psyche of her patients, as it did for me.
I chose Fromberg solely because she considers herself a holistic practitioner. At the time, I was thirty years old, unmarried, child-​free, and I’d never had any reproductive health problems. I went to see her after I miscarried an unplanned pregnancy. Within mere minutes of meeting me for the first time, she recommended I undergo sterilization as a means of birth control. She had yet to ever examine me or review my medical history, nor had I even inquired about birth control. I could barely respond I was in such shock that any doctor would suggest such a thing, let alone someone who considers herself a holistic practitioner. Years later I am still deeply disturbed by the abusive, stigmatizing experience I had in Fromberg’s care.
During our initial consult she asked if I wanted children, and met with my doubt she snapped, «why don’t you just have a tubal ligation then.» Stunned, I replied, «Don’t you think that is rather drastic? I could change my mind if I meet the right person.» (Side note: I have and I did.) Seated across from me at her desk, she continued to press me about sterilization and in so doing she intensified the hostile, judgmental environment she’d created, and under those conditions she then physically examined me for the first time and proceeded to painfully dilate my cervix in preparation for a saline infusion procedure.
In hindsight, I could have refused to let her treat me and if I wasn’t already in a fragile and vulnerable state and if didn’t need to be examined by a doctor as soon as possible, I might have had the presence of mind to leave. There is an emerging awareness of human rights abuses that occur in health care settings, including the role of stigma as a barrier to access health care services. Fromberg’s contempt toward me for having an unplanned pregnancy that I would have likely terminated if I hadn’t miscarried, enabled her to wholesale dismiss my reproductive capacity in such a way that barred any consideration for the potential mental and physical health consequences of sterilization during childbearing age, let alone any concern for my future wellbeing, or for the integrative health and wellness approach that supposedly drives her practice.
I hoped to communicate with Fromberg about my enduring distress and I contacted her office seeking to discuss the matter with greater sensitivity. I informed the receptionist that I was willing to file complaint with the medical licensing board, but told her I would really like to avoid doing so preferring a frank discussion (and hopefully an apology) instead, but no one from the office ever contacted me to follow up. I am very reluctant to post personal medical information or to pursue a complaint, but what kind of a doctor recommends removal of a young woman’s reproductive organs as a means of birth control? It is conduct is so egregious and damaging that I can not remain silent any more.

Dr. Fromberg is my dreamboat of a gynecologist. She always explains what is going on before she does it and has the perfect balance of professionalism and empathy. She keeps her knowledge up to date and always supplies me with information and options when it comes to conditions that require treatment. She has been my doctor for over ten years now and I know I am in good hands that I trust.

Dr. Fromberg is a wonderful practitioner. She came highly recommended by a trustworthy friend!
She is a doctor who listens and cares. During my first visit she spent almost an hour with me. She is extremely professional, knowledgeable, considerate, and kind. She reviewed my individual history, made recommendations, and as soon as I began the treatment I started to feel better. It’s been three months and I feel like a new woman! I saw Dr. Fromberg because I wanted to approach an issue through both traditional and holistic means, and Dr. Fromberg has comprehensive understanding of both modalities. It is truly enlightening to visit Dr. Fromberg because she formulated an individual plan for my specific issue and made recommendations that have worked. I feel so fortunate to have found Dr. Fromberg, and I highly recommend her for all your OB/​GYN needs. She’s truly one of the best doctors in NYC!

My God, who woulda thunk that going to the gyn would be such an enlightening experience? I have never had an OB/​gyn take so much time to listen, study my individual history (we are all snowflakes) and design a plan that works towards correcting my issues and maintaining my health. Having the support of such a wonderful listener has already made me feel better. And the forthcoming régime makes perfect sense.
Five stars just isn’t enough for Dr. Fromberg!

Going to the doctor is never easy, but its so important to take care of your gynecological needs in the big city. After my regular obgyn I had since I was a teenager retired, i was at a loss. I floundered around from doctor to doctor, never really finding someone that had the gentleness and sensitivity required for such a personal area. It got to the point that I wasn’t even making it to annual PAP Smears. Then I met Dr. Fromberg and I my faith in the practice was renewed. Under her care I have received the best there is in holistic and regular medical treatment. Its comforting to know that she is constantly researching new and alternative methods. Sometimes the more natural approach takes a bit longer in the healing process, but my old problems have not come back! I recommend Dr. Fromberg wholeheartedly and if what I described seems like a good fit to you she’s worth a try!

I had a first time lengthy, thorough first time consultation exam with Dr. Fromberg yesterday. The visit pleasantly surprised me for a number of reasons. One, she took her time. I did not feel rushed at all. Two, she asked a lot of questions about my whole body not only focusing on gynecology. Three, she gave me two procedures that were normally not part of the inital visit but were needed so I didn’t have to come back or go elsewhere at another time. Four, the office staff was incredibly warm, engaging, and very professional. Everyone knew what they were doing. Five, I am very sensitive to medical exams particularly gynecological exams because of my personal traumatic history. I have never felt this comfortable and in such good hands as with Dr. Fromberg. She not only has a very open and inviting presence, she is very educated and knowledgable about women’s health and western and alternative birth practices. It’s refreshing and rare to meet such a doctor who can give you informative choices from both ends of the medical choices spectrum — conservative and alternative approaches. I am so pleased to have had this lucky encounter meeting Dr. Fromberg.

Through the years, I’ve seen many gynecologists for a variety of reason and health problems. I’ve always been the patient with a million questions and I had never found a Doctor that would really take the time to explain everything to me until I met Dr Fromberg. She has been my doctor for the last 10 years and I would cringe at the thought of going to someone else. Not only is she patient, but she is skillful at explaining what’s going on in our bodies and how the procedure and/​or medicine will help us heal. She also will suggest a more natural solution in the form or homeopathy and herbs if that is how you are inclined, as I am. It has become so important to me to have a western doctor that not only is open minded to alternative medicine, but also is an expert in that field. Dr Fromberg is such a doctor. You would be lucky to be in her caring hands.

While the staff was courteous, and the office was clean, the doctor did not have much to offer. Was quite biased, and we felt she did not offer a complete picture of our options for birth.
Also, note there is a scary court case involving her that you can read about on the internet; certainly made us steer our birth elsewhere. See below:

Wonderful, kind woman! She is also practices Holistic OB/​Gyn, and came highly recommended by one of my dear good friends!
This week I got very sick very fast, and I have only been in NYC for about a week… Yesterday my lower abdominal pain was so bad I was convinced I was going to die and never see my family again. It was HORRIBLE! So I had a friend [he just moved to town, so is generally worthless for this sort of practical information] call everyone, and ask for a Doctor recommendation… Well, Dr. Fromberg took me just an hour after we got in touch with her, and it was a day when she doesn’t come to the office!!! She came to the office JUST to see me, and was so helpful, prescribed me antibiotics, made a few appointments with other doctors to rule out various complications.
I feel so much better, I am very very happy to have found her!