Dr. Richard Foster, MD

Dr. Richard Foster, MD

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41 y/o
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Dr. Richard Foster, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Danville, IN and has been practicing for 14 years. He specializes in gastroenterology and hepatology.Read his story
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Westside Gastroenterology Consultants

100 Hospital Ln Ste 100

Danville, IN 46122
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Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Humana
  • MultiPlan
  • Sagamore Health Network

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Dr. Foster's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Abdominal Disorders
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Dr. Foster treats Abdominal Disorders more than 94% of his peers

Dr. Foster treats this condition more than 94% of his peers

Diarrhea
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Dr. Foster treats Diarrhea more than 92% of his peers

Dr. Foster treats this condition more than 92% of his peers

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Gastrointestinal Diseases
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Foster treats Gastrointestinal Diseases more than 92% of his peers

Dr. Foster treats this condition more than 92% of his peers

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Dr. Foster's conditions and procedures:

Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Abscess
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
Autoimmune Diseases
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Blood Disorders
Cancer
Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Cirrhosis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
Diverticulitis, Intestinal
Diverticulosis, Intestinal
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
Ileus
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Liver Biopsy
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Hepatitis
Vomiting Disorders

About Me

Biography

"Dr. Foster is a graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis and completed his fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology from the University of Colorado at Denver. He is board-certified in internal medicine, gastroenterology and hepatology."

Specialties

  • Gastroenterology
  • Hepatology

Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology
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Education

2004
Indiana University School Of Medicine
Medical School
2004

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. Foster's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Foster

3.9

Based on 7 reviews

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Rude staff, condescending doctor, not interested in helping with records transfer.
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Dr. Foster is very professional. He performed my preventive colonoscopy. I would highly recommend him.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cigna
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Open Access Plus
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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Humana
Choice Care PPO
MultiPlan
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PHCS Network PPO
Sagamore Health Network
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