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Tzvi Furer, MD

DOUBLE BOARD-CERTIFIED
CHILD, ADOLESCENT & ADULT PSYCHIATRIST

I can't imagine being anything but a psychiatrist. This is what I was meant to do.

Dr. Tzvi Furer is a double board-certified child, adolescent & adult psychiatrist. He has extensive training in child, adolescent & adult psychiatry, having worked in numerous clinical and academic settings.

Before relocating to Boca Raton, Florida to join the Doctor Sam team, Dr. Furer was a Clinical Assistant Professor in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at New York University Langone Health, and an Attending Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist at Health+ Hospitals / Bellevue in New York, NY.  He was also the Associate Program Director for the NYU Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship.

Dr. Furer completed his Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at the prestigious NYU School of Medicine, where he served as Chief Resident for the Comprehensive Child Psychiatric Emergency Program at NYU Langone Medical Center / Bellevue Hospital. 

Dr. Furer has significant experience treating anxiety, ADHD, depression and a variety of other mood and psychiatric disorders. He is also trained in psychoanalysis, having completed a Fellowship in Psychoanalysis at the NYU Institute for Psychoanalytic Education. He follows evidence-based practices, which may include psychotherapy, medication, and/or various holistic or natural approaches.

Dr. Furer has a warm and kind presence, making him very easy to talk to.

Dr. Furer is accepting new patients. To schedule an initial consultation, please call 561-510-9150.

Panelist, CAMS Happening Event, Love on the Spectrum: A Discussion about Love in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, New York University College of Arts & Science (2021)

Course Director, Love Actually, Undergraduate Course on Different Phases of Love, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Studies, New York University College of Arts & Science (2019, 2021)

Facilitator, Chief Resident Leadership Development Program, New York University Langone Medical Center (2021)

Panelist, Career Night, New York Council on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (NYCCAP) (2021)

Director, Quality Improvement Workshops for Fellows, Didactic Series for NYU Child Psychiatry Fellows, New York University Langone Medical Center (2020)

Lecture, Systems of Care, Introduction to Systems of Care, Didactic for NYU Child Psychiatry Fellows (2020)

Lecture, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Course, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: An Attentive Review, New York Health + Hospitals / Bellevue (2020)

Co-Director, Mind Over Matter Inpatient Substance Abuse Group, Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatry, New York Health + Hospitals / Bellevue (2019-2021)

Lecture, AACAP: Clinical Essentials of Autism Spectrum Disorder, New York University Langone Medical Center (2020)

Lecture, ADHD: A Neuroscience Based Perspective, New York University Langone Medical Center (2020) 

Lecture, Inpatient Child Psychiatry Summer Lecture Series, Chasing Sleep, New York Health + Hospitals / Bellevue (2019)

Lecture, Systems of Care, Role of the Psychiatrist in Systems, New York University Langone Medical Center (2019)

Lecture, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Course, ADHD: A Focused Review, New York Health + Hospitals / Bellevue (2019)

Lecture, Child Psychiatry Lecture Series, ADHD: A General Overview, New York Health + Hospitals / Bellevue (2019)

Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Course, New York Health + Hospitals / Bellevue (2018)

Instructor, Speaking Our Minds, Undergraduate Course on Mental Illness Narratives, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Studies, New York University College of Arts & Science (2018)

Lecture, Sleep Disorders: From Apneas to Z’s, Inpatient Child Psychiatry Summer Lecture Series, New York Health + Hospitals / Bellevue (2018)

Emergency Child Psychiatry Lecture Series, Managing Agitation and Risk Assessment in the Pediatric ER, New York Health + Hospitals / Bellevue (2018)

Instructor, While You Were Sleeping, Course on Sleep Behavior, Physiology and Dreams, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Studies, New York University College of Arts & Science (2018)

Pediatric Residency Lecture Series, Don’ t Panic: The Hitchhiker’ s Guide to Pediatric Anxiety Disorders, New York University Langone Medical Center (2018)

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Core Seminar, Resident Instructor for Medical Students, New York University School of Medicine (2017)

Guest Lecture, Don’ t Worry: An Overview on Medical Anxiety Treatments, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Studies, New York University College of Arts & Science (2017)

Resident Instructor for Medical Student Sessions, Child Psychiatry and Anxiety, SUNY Downstate Medical Center (2016)

Psychopharmacology for Psychology Interns, Kings County Hospital Center (2015)

Join Double-Board Certified Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatrists Dr. Sam and Dr. Furer for ADHD EdCamp 2022 live @ Fusion Academy in Boca Raton on October 8. They will be leading an important discussion about ADHD and answer questions. See you there! The event will also be broadcast via Zoom. Register for FREE here: ADHD […]

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 68th Annual Meeting, The Art of Designing andImplementing Successful Scholarly Activity Programs in Child Psychiatry Fellowships for Trainees and Faculty (2021)

Webinar, NYU Child Study Center Webinar Series, My Child Was Admitted to the Hospital: What Now? – Part 2, New York University Langone Medical Center (2021)

Webinar, NYU Child Study Center Webinar Series, My Child Was Admitted to the Hospital: What Now?, New York University Langone Medical Center (2021)

Child Psychiatry Morbidity and Mortality Conference, Panelist, Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry New York University Langone Medical Center (2021)

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 67th Annual Meeting, The Art of Designing and Implementing Successful Scholarly Activity Programs in Child Psychiatry Fellowships for Trainees and Faculty (2020)

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 67th Annual Meeting, Meaningful Change: Approaching Physician Trainee Well- Being through Evidence- Based Individual, Structural, and Systems Level Initiatives (2020)

Invited Lecturer, Community Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Community Healthcare Network, Sleep Disorders & Treatment: Insomnia, Parasomnias in Common Psychiatric Disorders (2018)

Child Psychiatry Grand Rounds Lecturer, Rockland Children’ s Psychiatric Center, When Counting Sheep Doesn’t’ Work: Pharmacological Strategies for Sleep Disorders in Children and Adolescents (2018)

National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, NYC Health + Hospitals / Gouverneur Hospital, Mental Health Crises in Children & Adolescents (2017)

Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program Lecturer, Kings County Hospital Center, Substance Induced Psychosis in Adolescents: An Evolving Epidemic (2013)

Tzvi Furer, The First Episode of Psychosis: A Guide for Young People and Their Families, Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Volume 61, Issue 9, Pages 1195-1197, ISSN 0890-8567 (2022)

Springer Nature, Models of Emergency Psychiatric Services That Work, Book Chapter: Special Populations in Psychiatric Emergency Services: Children and Adolescents, Danielle La Rocco M.D., Tzvi Furer M.D., Ruth Gerson M.D. (2020)

MDPI Books, Updates in Pediatric Sleep and Child Psychiatry, Book Chapter: Exploring Interventions for Sleep Disorders in Adolescent Cannabis Users, Tzvi Furer M.D., Komal Nayak M.D. , Jess P. Shatkin M.D, M.P.H (2019)

Springer Nature, Pediatric Neuropsychiatry: A Case Based Approach, Book Chapter: Depression’ after Hypoxic- Ischemic Injury, Tzvi Furer M.D., Aaron J. Hauptman M.D., Lindsey Gurin M.D. (2018)

Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Book Review: Youth Substance Abuse and Co-Occurring Disorders, Reviewed by Tzvi Furer, M.D. (2017)

The Journal of Biological Databases & Curation, Peer Reviewed: Large Expert- Curated Database for Benchmarking Document Similarity Detection in Biomedical Literature Search (2019)

Medical Sciences, Peer Reviewed: Exploring Interventions for Sleep Disorders in Adolescent Cannabis Users, Tzvi Furer M.D., Komal Nayak M.D., Jess P. Shatkin M.D, M.P.H. (2018)

Journal of the National Sleep Foundation, Peer Reviewed: Sleep health in a black community sample, Daniel Cukor Ph D, Nisha Ver Halen Ph.D, Melissa Pencille, Marilyn Fraser- White M.D., Nicole Primus M. D., Kulpreet Kaur, Tzvi Furer M.D., Moro Salifu M.D. (2016)

The Journal of ECT, Peer Reviewed: Transient Expressive Aphasia After Bi-Temporal ECT, a Rarely Documented Reversible Phenomenon, Aaron Pinkhasov M. D., Tzvi Furer M. D., Sandra Augusto M. P. H. (2015)

NYCCAP News- Spring 2018 Edition, Learning the Latest: The 2018 AACAP Psychopharmacology Update Institute, Tzvi Furer M.D. (2018)

In-person appointments offered at our Boca Raton office
Virtual appointments also available (patient must be in Florida for appointment)

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2600 N Military Trail
Ste 355
Boca Raton, FL 33431

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Frequently Asked Questions

WHY SHOULD A PATIENT GO TO DOCTOR SAM?

While there are many important traits in a finding a behavioral health provider, there are five things that Doctor Sam believes are critical to getting a patient well. These include time, the therapeutic alliance, commitment to treatment, being open-minded and developing strength. When you book an appointment with Doctor Sam, we devote 100% of time to you. We really listen to what you feel, need and believe. Over time, this develops a unique alliance where you truly feel comfortable speaking with your doctor and you commit yourself to treatment in a way similar to how your doctor is committed to you. Together you build trust in each other and through a professional lens, your doctor will gently guide you to finding tools that will help you in your day-to-day life. Your doctor will reinforce your strengths and help you identify energy that you did not know existed. While all physicians hope to provide this level of treatment, this care takes time and knowledge that appointments with us will deliver.

DOES DOCTOR SAM DO MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, THERAPY OR BOTH?

Doctor Sam provides both medication management and therapy. Our therapy services complement the psychiatric services offered in the practice. Our doctors have extensive training in both therapy and medication management, which is rather unique to the field of psychiatry. Some patients may only need medication management. Others may need therapy as well. Together with your doctor, you will determine the best treatment plan for you or your child.

HOW LONG IS A TYPICAL SESSION WITH DOCTOR SAM?

Sessions vary in length depending on the services provided. Sessions with therapy typically last longer than sessions that are exclusively for medication management, unless more time is needed. If you have a child who is being seen at Doctor Sam, your doctor will ask to spend time with both you and your child. Sessions can also be scheduled back to back upon request. Please contact a member of Doctor Sam to see how long your appointment will be.

WHAT IS THE WAIT TIME FOR DOCTOR SAM?

While there may be a wait to see a doctor at Doctor Sam, we will try and provide you with an appointment as soon as possible, particularly if you are flexible with scheduling. If there is an urgent matter, we will try and accommodate.  We treat each patient as if they are family and will provide you with the best care and individualized treatment available.

DO YOU ACCEPT INSURANCE?

While Doctor Sam does not accept insurance, we are happy to provide you with a superbill that can be submitted to your insurance company if you have out-of-network benefits.

CAN I USE MY INSURANCE TO HELP COVER THE COSTS OF TREATMENT?

Upon request, we will provide you with a form that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement should you choose to use your insurance. Insurance companies vary as to how much they will reimburse and insurance companies may not be able to cover the full cost of treatment. This is because we devote a unique amount of time, dedication and individualized care to each of our patients. This allows us to provide a higher level of care that some in network providers may not be able to give. Our practice and your doctor are dedicated to your treatment.

CAN DOCTOR SAM ELECTRONICALLY PRESCRIBE MEDICATIONS FOR ME?

Yes! Doctor Sam has full e-prescribing capabilities. You don’t need to worry about having a physical prescription. Prescriptions can be sent directly to the pharmacy of your choice and be picked up at your earliest convenience.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR MEDICATIONS TO START WORKING?

The answer to this question depends on what medication is prescribed and what condition it is treating. Discuss this question with our office directly for an answer on a case-by-case basis.

HOW CAN I PREPARE FOR MY FIRST APPOINTMENT?

Initial Call

To make an appointment with Doctor Sam, please call (561) 510-9150. We will provide you with a brief phone consultation free of charge.

Scheduling

If we are a good fit to work together, you will be scheduled with an appointment date and time. Due to COVID-19, most appointments are being conducted via our secure Zoom portal -- although we expect to start offering in-person appointments soon. Changes to appointments must be made no less than 48 hours before your scheduled appointment time. 

New Patient Forms

Within 1 day of scheduling your appointment, you will receive an email to review and electronically sign Doctor Sam’s new patient forms. These forms must be completed prior to your appointment.

Invitation to Patient Portal

You will also receive a personal invitation to your patient portal. The portal gives you access to secure messaging, appointments, forms and questionnaires administered by Doctor Sam. 

Complete Diagnostic Questionnaire

Once your portal is activated, you will have access to "Check-in" to your appointment and complete a diagnostic questionnaire. The diagnostic questionnaire should be completed at least 24-hours before your appointment. You should not wait until right before your appointment to "Check-in" and complete the questionnaire -- the earlier you complete it, the better.

Review by Doctor

Your doctor will review your new patient forms and diagnostic questionnaire prior to your appointment, giving us a clear picture of  the reason for your visit and your history. Your upcoming appointment will be tailored accordingly to your individual needs and requests.

Appointment

You will meet with your doctor via our secure Zoom portal, or if your were scheduled for an in-person visit, at our office in Boca Raton. We usually run on time and there is no wait. 

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Boca Raton, Florida 33431

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