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Dr. Bruce Foerster, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 66
Dr. Bruce Foerster, MD
3.2 (27 Ratings)
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Dr. Bruce Foerster, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Bruce Foerster, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 66
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Bruce Foerster, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Foerster graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE. Dr. Bruce Foerster, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA and has 40 years experience. Dr. Foerster currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Dr. Foerster has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis of Hand and Osteoarthritis of Wrist among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Foerster received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. Dr. Foerster's office accepts new patients. Dr. Foerster is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Trigger Finger
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Trigger Finger
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Trigger Finger
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Pain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteophyte of Hand
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Wrist Fracture
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Injection
De Quervain's Release
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Joint Drainage
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
  • CA CommunityCare Network HMO
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  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
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    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
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    Curative PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    6280 Jackson Dr Ste 4C, San Diego, CA 92119
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 825-6325
  2. 2 San Diego Outpatient Surgical Center
    3939 Ruffin Rd Ste 101, San Diego, CA 92123
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 825-6325

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Foerster
3.2
Based on 27 Reviews
5 Stars (14)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (11)

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Sep 25, 2024
Took time, sent me for more testing and then reviewed result
Pam — Sep 25, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Bruce Foerster, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Foerster's profile.

Dr. Foerster frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis of Hand and Osteoarthritis of Wrist. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Bruce Foerster, MD is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Bruce Foerster, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA