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Dr. Michael Foster, MD

Cardiology* Age 70
Dr. Michael Foster, MD
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Dr. Michael Foster, MD is a Cardiologist in Columbia, SC.
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Dr. Michael Foster, MD

Cardiology* Age 70
Columbia, SC
Accepting new patients
Dr. Michael Foster, MD is a Cardiologist in Columbia, SC.

About

Dr. Foster graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed a residency at IU Health University|IU Health University|University Hospital|University Hospital. Dr. Michael Foster, MD is a Cardiologist in Columbia, SC. Dr. Foster currently practices at MUSC Health Heart & Vascular Laurel St. Medical Pavilion and are affiliated with MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center and Lexington Medical Center. Dr. Foster has experience treating conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Chest Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Foster received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Foster's office accepts new patients. Dr. Foster is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Chest Pain
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Chest Pain
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Chest Pain
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Aortic Valve Disease
Atherosclerosis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hypertension
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Murmur
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Venous Compression
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioversion, Elective
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Endocarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Ankle Disorders
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Arteriovenous Fistula
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Congenital Heart Disease
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Endocarditis
Heart Block
Hyperkalemia
Idiopathic Hypotension
Infective Endocarditis
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericarditis
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Edema
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Hypertension
Subacute Endocarditis
Systemic Vasculitis
Third Degree Heart Block
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arrhythmia Screening
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Impella Device
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Tilt Table Testing
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Choice Care (Humana)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
    First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Cigna
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card
  • Choice Plus

Locations

  1. 1 MUSC Health Heart & Vascular Laurel St. Medical Pavilion
    2001 Laurel St # 300, Columbia, SC 29204
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 254-3278

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Foster
4.6
Based on 10 Reviews
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1 Star (1)

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Mar 28, 2023
WAS REFERRED TO DR. FOSTER TO DO RCA, WE MET WITH HIM AND EVERYTHING FROM WHAT COULD HAPPEN AND WENT THROUGH WHOLE PROCEDURE WITH US. TOOK HIS TIME AND SPOKE IN LAYMENS TERMS.THIS WAS MY THIRD CATH WITH HIM AND I WOULD ALWAYS WANT HIM TO DO MY PROCEDURE. GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR, VERY CARING AND WARM. GREAT DOCTOR. GJ LUTHER
GWEN J. LUTHER — Mar 28, 2023
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Specialties*
Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine and Interventional Cardiology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • Boston University Affil Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • IU Health University|IU Health University|University Hospital|University Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Boston Va Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Foster frequently treats the following conditions: Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Chest Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Foster, MD is affiliated with MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center and Lexington Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Michael Foster, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine and Interventional Cardiology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

    2435 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC

  • MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center

    1315 Roberts St, Camden, SC

  • Lexington Medical Center

    2720 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC