Dr. Richard Foster, MD
Gastroenterology•Male•Age 43
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available
Westside Gastroenterology Consultants
100 Hospital Ln Ste 100 Danville, IN 46122Dr. Richard Foster, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Danville, IN. Dr. Foster has more experience with Esophageal Disorders and Gastrointestinal Disorders than other specialists in his area. He is affiliated with Hendricks Regional Health. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Foster to book an appointment.
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What went well
- Explained conditions well (10)
- Staff friendliness (10)
- Appointment wasn't rushed (9)
What could be improved
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions (5)
- Appointment was rushed (4)
- Didn't explain conditions well (4)
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Dr. Foster lacks compassion and listening skills. He does not have a good bedside manner.
What went well
- Explained conditions well
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Rita – Jul 18, 2020
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Very good
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Catherine – Jun 23, 2020
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Dr Richard Foster saw me as his patient in May 2017 and as his patient again for the second time today. We need more thorough and caring Doctors such as Dr. Richard Foster and I highly recommend him.
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Donelda Sparks – May 27, 2020
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I saw Dr Foster last year. My GP sent me to St V as indicators showed I had a serious liver issue. I had jaundice. The hospital couldnt figure out what was going on. I literally walked out and was lucky to see Doc Foster. He knew i needed a series of specific blood tests to dial down and figure things out. He is very confident and for good reason, as he knows what he is doing. This is the type of doctor one would hope for. I dont need hand holding, I need a doc that is a straight shooter and knows what he is doing. In the end, he figured out what was happening and diffused a stressful time for me.
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Craig S – May 23, 2020
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I have read the reviews and some state that Dr. Foster has no bedside manner, and that he is rude. Both my wife and myself are patients of Dr. Foster and I have always found him caring and concerned. He spends time and actually talks and listens. We changed to Dr. Foster 2 years ago when our other Gastroenterologist stopped taking our insurance and it turned to be a blessing. Our past doctor was very fast and would get you in and out ASAP which may be what some are looking for but I appreciate the time Dr. Foster spends, I would give him more than 5 stars .
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Michael Paul – Oct 23, 2019
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I really don't like to complain about Physicians because it takes them an incredible amount of devotion and dedication to get their degrees. Dr. Foster may be a very qualified and credible doc, but he evidently missed the lectures on congenial bedside manner. I think it would advantage him greatly to listen to patients without correcting them constantly and he could cool down the ego just a bit. Arrogance just doesn't earn any respect from me at all. He may be every bit as good as he thinks he is, but I really prefer to utilize a doctor that is more concerned about helping me than making me feel stupid. Sometimes it's just not a fit and this was a huge miss.
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- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Sep 29, 2019
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SUCH AN ARROGANT DOCTOR!!! DO NOT SELECT HIM !!! He does not listen to the patient and also accused my mom of lying about her on going diagnosis with ulcerative colitis. He is very rude and has made very rude comments. DO NOT PICK HIM IN THIS OFFICE! He's not the least bit friendly and has made us very uncomfortable. Foster does not treat his patients with respect.
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plainfield, IN – Feb 21, 2019
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I would give 0 stars if able to. He is very arrogant and not a good listener. Accused me of lying about diagnoses from previous Drs. and questioned lab results that were done in years past at HRH. I ended up taking over-the-counter meds that made my condition worse, which I called back and questioned and he upped the dose. Went back to my original Dr. and was diagnosed correctly and started doing the complete opposite of what Dr. Foster said to do and was back to normal within a week.
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Avon, IN – Jan 11, 2019
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Rude staff, condescending doctor, not interested in helping with records transfer.
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Mooresville, IN – Dec 03, 2018
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Dr. Foster is very professional. He performed my preventive colonoscopy. I would highly recommend him.
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Oct 24, 2018