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Dr. Allen Foster, MD

General Surgery* Age 51
Dr. Allen Foster, MD
3.5 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Allen Foster, MD is a General Surgeon in Opelika, AL.
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Dr. Allen Foster, MD

General Surgery* Age 51
Opelika, AL
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Dr. Allen Foster, MD is a General Surgeon in Opelika, AL.

About

Dr. Foster graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Allen Foster, MD is a General Surgeon in Opelika, AL and has 24 years experience. Dr. Foster currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with East Alabama Medical Center. Dr. Foster has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis, Colorectal Cancer and Ventral Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Foster received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Foster's office accepts new patients. Dr. Foster is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Colorectal Cancer
Ventral Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Colorectal Cancer
Ventral Hernia
Small Intestine Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Pelvic Abscess
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Colectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Ascites
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Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallbladder Cancer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tonsillitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Proctectomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    121 N 20th St Ste 3, Opelika, AL 36801
  2. 2 East Alabama Medical Center Laboratory
    2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801

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3.5
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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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. Allen Foster, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Foster's profile.

Dr. Foster frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Diverticulitis, Colorectal Cancer and Ventral Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Allen Foster, MD is affiliated with East Alabama Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Allen Foster, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • East Alabama Medical Center

    2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL