Overview
Christy Foster is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama.
Dr. Foster is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Hypercalcemia, and Mccune-Albright Syndrome.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Foster is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
Locations
1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Foster has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Christy A. Foster
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christy A. Foster?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christy A. Foster by calling their office at 205-638-9107. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christy A. Foster a top-rated expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christy A. Foster is classified as an Advanced expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), 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. Christy A. Foster specialize in?
While Dr. Christy A. Foster is a Pediatric Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Milk-Alkali Syndrome, and Hypercalcemia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Christy A. Foster participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christy A. Foster has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). You can view a list of Dr. Christy A. Foster's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christy A. Foster accept my insurance?
Dr. Christy A. Foster accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-638-9107 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
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Foster isAdvanced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Experienced
- Addison's DiseaseDr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)Dr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH).
- Cushing's syndromeDr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Cushing's syndrome.
- Fibrous DysplasiaDr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Fibrous Dysplasia.
- HypercalcemiaDr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- IntersexDr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Intersex.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Mccune-Albright SyndromeDr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Mccune-Albright Syndrome.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- ObesityDr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Osteitis FibrosaDr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Osteitis Fibrosa.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).