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Dr. John Foster, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 44
Dr. John Foster, MD
4.3 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. John Foster, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Ellenton, FL.
Dr. John Foster, MD
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Dr. John Foster, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 44
Ellenton, FL
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Foster, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Ellenton, FL.

About

Dr. Foster graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2006 and completed a residency at Wake Forest University.Dr. John Foster, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Ellenton, FL and has 18 years experience. Dr. Foster currently practices at The Eye Associates and are affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Foster received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Foster's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Foster is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cataract Removal Surgery
Iridotomy
Iridectomy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Iridotomy
Iridectomy
Eye Infections
Keratitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Cataract
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Senile Cataracts
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Chalazion
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinoschisis
Stye
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Trichiasis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Bone Cancer
Brain Disorders
Breast Lump
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Dystrophy
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nodular Episcleritis
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Pinguecula
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcer
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Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
Clear Lens Extraction
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Corneal Tattooing
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Eye Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
LASIK
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Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Tear Duct Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 The Eye Associates-Ellenton
    7915 US Highway 301 N Ste 101, Ellenton, FL 34222
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 The Optical Gallery
    7915 US Highway 301 N Ste 101, Ellenton, FL 34222
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Dedra Hern CRNA LLC
    1601 38th Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
  4. 4 Eye Glass Place
    2111 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34239
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  5. 5 Bradenton Anesthesia Services LLC
    6002 Pointe West Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34209
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  6. 6 Office
    6807 State Road 70 E, Bradenton, FL 34203
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  7. 7 Eye Glass Place
    2111 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34239
  8. 8 The Eye Associates-East Bradenton
    6807 State Road 70 E, Bradenton, FL 34203

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May 06, 2019
Office staff as well as Dr. Foster were extremely courteous and helpful. Office and waiting areas were very clean and comfortable. High recommend.
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
General Surgery
Cornea & External Diseases
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Emory University
    2007
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wake Forest University
    2010
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Eye Consultants of Atlanta
    2011
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Foster, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Foster's profile.

Dr. John Foster, MD is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John Foster, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital

    1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL