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Dr. John Foster, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 71
Dr. John Foster, MD
5.0 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. John Foster, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Birmingham, AL.
Dr. John Foster, MD
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Dr. John Foster, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 71
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Foster, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Birmingham, AL.

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Dr. Foster graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. John Foster, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Birmingham, AL and has 44 years experience. Dr. Foster currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham, UAB Hospital, Ascension St. Vincent's Chilton and Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center. Dr. Foster has experience treating conditions like Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse and Vaginal Prolapse among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Foster received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Foster's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Foster is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginal Prolapse
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginal Prolapse
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
High Risk Pregnancy
Hypertension
Menstrual Disorders
Miscarriages
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Ovarian Cysts
Perimenopause
Uterine Prolapse
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
C-Section
Hysterosalpingo Sonography
Obstetric Ultrasound
Oophorectomy
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Acute Vaginitis
Adenomyosis
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Breast Abscess
Breech Position
Cervical Cancer
Cervical Polyps
Cervicitis
Cervix Carcinoma
Endometriosis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fallopian Tube Disorders
Female Infertility
Female Infertility due to Ovulatory Disorder
Galactorrhea
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
Genitourinary Tract Hemorrhage
Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
Gestational Diabetes
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhage from Placenta Previa
Hemorrhoids
Herpes Simplex Infection
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Hypertension Complicating Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum
Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Low Back Pain During Pregnancy
Mastodynia
Maternal Anemia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Nausea
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Nipple Discharge
Noninflammatory Cervical Disorders
Obesity
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Ovarian Cancer
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Placenta Previa
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Postpartum Depression
Preeclampsia
Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Sexual Disorders
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Symptomatic Menopause
Trichomoniasis
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Uterine Cancer
Uterine Carcinoma
Uterine Fibroids
Vaginal Yeast Infection
Varicose Veins Genital
Vulvar Cancer
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Amniocentesis
Bacteriuria Screening
Birth Control
Breast Cancer Screening
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Colporrhaphy
Colporrhaphy with Robotic Assist
Colposcopy
Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
Destruction or Excision of Vaginal Lesions
Dipstick Urinalysis
Endocervical Curettage
Endometrial Ablation
Excision of Cervix
Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Fetal Ultrasound
First Trimester Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Hysteroscopy
Incontinence Sling Procedure
Infertility Evaluation
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Mammography
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Newborn Metabolic Screening
Nuchal Translucency Screening
Open Hysterectomy
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Phenylketonuria Screening
Pregnancy Non-Stress Test
Pregnancy Test
Rh Incompatibility Screening
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaginal Delivery and VBAC
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginosis Screening
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    800 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 600, Birmingham, AL 35205
  2. 2 Vincentian Physician Services
    2217 Decatur Hwy, Gardendale, AL 35071
  3. 3 Dept of Veteran Affairs
    700 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233

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Jan 25, 2024
I called Dr. Foster’s office after finding a lump in my breast. He immediately set me up for tests. When further action was needed, Dr. Foster sent me to a surgeon.He called me after my surgery to check on me. His quick action led to a successful outcome for me.He is an A+ physician.
M. Franklin — Jan 25, 2024
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    1980
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  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
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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. Foster frequently treats the following conditions: Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse and Vaginal Prolapse. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Foster, MD is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham, UAB Hospital, Ascension St. Vincent's Chilton and Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Foster, MD holds board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham

    810 Saint Vincents Dr, Birmingham, AL

  • UAB Hospital

    1802 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL

  • Ascension St. Vincent's Chilton

    2030 Lay Dam Rd, Clanton, AL

  • Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center

    400 E 10th St, Anniston, AL