Robert D. Foster
1825 Fourth St., Third Floor, 
San Francisco, CA 

Overview

Dr. Robert D. Foster is chief of plastic surgery and director of the breast reconstruction service at the Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center. He performs more than 300 breast reconstructions a year as well as a broad range of other reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries. Foster's research endeavors include studies to evaluate breast reconstruction techniques and studies to develop methods for helping patients through the decision-making process during breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. He has been recognized nationally and internationally for his research in transplantation tolerance and molecular biology. Foster earned his medical degree at State University of New York Health Science Center. He completed a general surgery residency at New York Medical College and a plastic surgery residency at UCSF, where he has worked since 1997. Foster is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He is the author of more than 75 publications and a guest reviewer for seven scientific journals.

His top areas of expertise are Breast Enlargement In Males and Breast Cancer.

Graduate Institution

State University Of New York At Brooklyn (Medical), MD

Residency

New York Medical College - Westchester Cty Med Ctr, General Surgery

Specialties

Plastic Surgery

Licenses

Plastic Surgery in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery

Fellowships

UCSF Medical Center GME/RESEARCH, Plastic Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
SelectHealth
  • HMO
  • POS
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Breast Care Plastic Surgery Clinic
1825 Fourth St., Third Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
Other Locations
Breast Care Center
1825 Fourth St., Third Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158

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.

Breast Cancer
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert D. Foster

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Is Dr. Robert D. Foster a top-rated expert for Breast Enlargement In Males?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert D. Foster is classified as an Experienced expert for Breast Enlargement In Males, 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. Robert D. Foster specialize in?

While Dr. Robert D. Foster is a Plastic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Enlargement In Males, Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Plastic Surgery.

Does Dr. Robert D. Foster accept my insurance?

Dr. Robert D. Foster accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-7070 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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