Overview
Careen Foster is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Foster is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Appendicitis, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- PPO
Locations
1700 7th Ave Ste 2100, Seattle, WA 98101
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Careen Foster
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Careen Foster?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Careen Foster by calling their office at 425-261-2000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Careen Foster a top-rated expert for Retroperitoneal Inflammation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Careen Foster is classified as an Advanced expert for Retroperitoneal Inflammation, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Careen Foster specialize in?
While Dr. Careen Foster is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Appendectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Careen Foster participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Careen Foster has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Retroperitoneal Inflammation. You can view a list of Dr. Careen Foster's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Careen Foster accept my insurance?
Dr. Careen Foster accepts most major insurance plans, including PacificSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 425-261-2000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Foster isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Experienced
- AppendectomyDr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- CellulitisDr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.