Michael C. Foster
Expertise in
12
conditions
Expertise in
12
conditions

Overview

Dr. Michael Cameron Foster, MD, FACC, is a distinguished cardiologist with over 35 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at both Indiana University Medical Center and Boston University Medical Center. Dr. Foster further specialized with a fellowship in cardiology at Tufts University School of Medicine and Boston Veterans Administration Medical Center. He is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, holding medical license number 12914 in South Carolina. Dr. Foster practices at MUSC Health Heart \& Vascular in Columbia, SC, and is affiliated with multiple hospitals, including MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center, and Lexington Medical Center. He has served as past president of the American Heart Association's South Carolina affiliate and has held leadership roles at Providence Hospital in Columbia. Additionally, Dr. Foster is a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and has been involved in several clinical trials related to heart failure and hyperlipidemia.

Dr. Foster is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Foster is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Indiana University Medical Center (Indianapolis), 1980

Residency

Boston University Medical Center

Specialties

Interventional Cardiology
Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in SC

Fellowships

Boston - Veterans Administration Medical Center, 1986

Hospital Affiliations

Lexington Medical Center
Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
Musc Medical Center
Kershawhealth
Musc Health Chester Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
First Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • PPO
FirstCarolinaCare
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

MUSC Health Heart & Vascular Laurel St. Medical Pavilion
2001 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC 29204

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael C. Foster

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael C. Foster?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael C. Foster by calling their office at 803-254-3278. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Michael C. Foster a top-rated expert for Coronary Heart Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael C. Foster is classified as an Distinguished expert for Coronary Heart Disease, 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. Michael C. Foster specialize in?

While Dr. Michael C. Foster is a Interventional Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Atherosclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Cardiology.

Does Dr. Michael C. Foster accept my insurance?

Dr. Michael C. Foster accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 803-254-3278 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.

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