Overview
Deshka Foster is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Foster is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Epidermoid Cyst, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Appendectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 65 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Deshka Foster
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Deshka Foster?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Deshka Foster by calling their office at 650-498-6606. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Deshka Foster a top-rated expert for Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Deshka Foster is classified as an Advanced expert for Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, 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. Deshka Foster specialize in?
While Dr. Deshka Foster is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Epidermoid Cyst. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Deshka Foster participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Deshka Foster has published 65 articles and abstracts on conditions like Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Deshka Foster's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Deshka Foster accept my insurance?
Dr. Deshka Foster accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-498-6606 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
- Zollinger-Ellison SyndromeDr. Foster isAdvanced. Learn about Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.
- Experienced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- AppendectomyDr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- Epidermoid CystDr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Epidermoid Cyst.
- KeloidsDr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Keloids.
- Multiple Endocrine NeoplasiaDr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia.
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1Dr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1.