Dr. Michael Foster, MD
Cardiology*•Male•Age 70
Cardiology*
Dr. Michael Foster, MD is a cardiology specialist in Columbia, SC and has over 43 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Foster has extensive experience in Interventional Cardiac Procedures, Heart Conditions, and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Musc Health Kershaw Medical Center and Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown. He is accepting new patients.
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Dr. Michael Foster, MD
Cardiology
Locations
MUSC Health Heart & Vascular Laurel St. Medical Pavilion
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Foster is affiliated with Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown Columbia, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.
Dr. Foster is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ See hospitals
- Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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4.6
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Specialties*
- Cardiology
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Board Certifications
Boston Va Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 1986
IU Health University|University Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1982
Boston University Affil Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1981
Indiana University School of Medicine
Medical School, 1980
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Please call the office to learn more. (803) 254-3278
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Click here to schedule an appointment online. New patients may call (803) 902-5463 to make an appointment.
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Does Dr. Michael Foster, MD accept new patients?
New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Foster, MD on Healthgrades. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Foster's profile.
What are Dr. Michael Foster, MD's top areas of expertise?
Dr. Michael Foster, MD specializes in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions and Interventional Cardiac Procedures. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Michael Foster, MD's office address?
Dr. Foster's office is located at 2001 Laurel St # 300, Columbia, SC 29204. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Affiliated Hospitals
hospital awards
Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
4% higher than the national average
hospital awards
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
2% higher than the national average
8% higher than the national average
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
6% higher than the national average
6% higher than the national average
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