Forest Hills Hospital has a 911-receiving, state-of-the-art emergency department that is a certified heart station. We have the ability to treat all types of acute coronary syndromes, with clot-buster drugs available. We consistently meet the American Heart Association recommendation to deliver the drug to the patient with an acute myocardial infarction within 30 minutes. The emergency department has 21 rooms, including areas for pediatrics, cardiac and trauma care. All beds are monitored and equipped for minor procedures. A CT scanner is located in the department to allow for rapid access. Digitalized radiology is utilized. Technological innovations include computerized physician order entry and bedside registration. The emergency department has equipment for and trained staff in disaster preparedness.

The department is staffed with attending physicians boarded in emergency medicine and registered nurses certified in emergency care/trauma care. For patients requiring more advanced cardiac or pediatric care, we have the ability to stabilize and transfer them to our tertiary facility at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset.

Patients do not need a referral to come to the emergency department.

Director
Jeffrey Horwitz, DO, FACP, FACEP

Assistant Director
James Halfpenny, DO, FACEP, FAAFP

Assistant Director of Nursing
Joseph Mazzo, RN

Location
Emergency Services
Forest Hills Hospital
102-01 66th Road
Forest Hills, NY 11375

Contact
(718) 830-4200