Overview
Deshka Foster is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Stanford, California.
Dr. Foster is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Epidermoid Cyst, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 66 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
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 S. Foster
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Deshka S. Foster?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Deshka S. 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 S. 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 S. 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 S. Foster specialize in?
While Dr. Deshka S. 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 S. Foster participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Deshka S. Foster has published 66 articles and abstracts on conditions like Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Deshka S. 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 S. Foster accept my insurance?
Dr. Deshka S. 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.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic Ductal AdenocarcinomaDr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Secondary PeritonitisDr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Peritonitis.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Foster isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.