Cardiology*•Male•Age 70
Cardiology*
Dr. Michael Foster, MD is a cardiologist 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
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MUSC Health Heart & Vascular Laurel St. Medical Pavilion
2001 Laurel St # 300 Columbia, SC 29204
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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 inCardiology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
Areas of Expertise • Dr. Foster specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
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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Dr. Foster's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Foster
4.6
10 ratings, 7 with a written review
| 5 Star | 90% | 90% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 10% | 10% |
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What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
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GWEN J. LUTHER – Mar 28, 2023
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What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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CATOMBOY – Nov 13, 2022
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What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Oras saleh – Jan 08, 2022
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What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Billy – Sep 17, 2021
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What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 04, 2019
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What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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none – Aug 30, 2018
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What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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KJB in Columbia, SC – Jun 09, 2016
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Affiliated Hospitals
MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
2435 Forest Dr
Columbia, SC 29204Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsCardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%
Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
79%
Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
4% higher than the national average
Lexington Medical Center
2720 Sunset Blvd
West Columbia, SC 29169Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding 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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%
Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
2% higher than the national average
82%
Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
8% higher than the national average
MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center
1315 Roberts St
Camden, SC 29020View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%
Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
6% higher than the national average
81%
Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
6% higher than the national average
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