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Dr. James Foster, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
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Dr. James Foster, MD is a General Surgeon in Anderson, SC.
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Dr. James Foster, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Anderson, SC
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. James Foster, MD is a General Surgeon in Anderson, SC.

About

Dr. Foster graduated from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in 1988 and completed a residency at University South Fla College of Medicine.Dr. James Foster, MD is a General Surgeon in Anderson, SC and has 36 years experience. Dr. Foster currently practices at AnMed Piedmont Surgical - Anderson and are affiliated with Anmed Health Medical Center. At present, Dr. Foster received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 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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Port Placements or Replacements
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Port Placements or Replacements
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Port Placements or Replacements
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Appendicitis
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Abscess
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Appendectomy
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Breast Reduction
Colostomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lobectomy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Choice Option POS
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    Pathway Guided Access-GA
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Locations

  1. 1 AnMed Piedmont Surgical - Anderson
    2000 E Greenville St, Anderson, SC 29621
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (864) 224-1111
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Anmed Health Medical Center
    100 Healthy Way Ste 1240, Anderson, SC 29621
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (864) 512-2848

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May 18, 2022
Dr. Foster did my Lap Cholestectomy (Gallbladder) and not one issue Post-opertive Recovery. He has practice general surgery fir over 35 years in the Andrson Area and performed many minor and major surgeries. He is not only a perfectionist, but has raised the standards in patient care. His bedside manners has also raised the standard of care. This is an awesome physician!!
Frankie Alewine — May 18, 2022
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University South Fla College of Medicine
    1989
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University South Fla College of Medicine
    1993
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Foster, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Foster's profile.

Dr. James Foster, MD is affiliated with Anmed Health Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Anmed Health Medical Center

    800 N Fant St, Anderson, SC