Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
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Overview

Dr. Foster graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BS in Biomedical Engineering and received his MD from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Dr. Foster completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Oregon Health Sciences University. He completed Fellowship training at the University of Minnesota in Hand and Micro-vascular Surgery. Dr. Foster is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He specializes in complex hand reconstruction surgery, sports injuries, total joint replacement, and orthopedic trauma treatment. He is a member of all area hospital staffs, the Texas Orthopaedic Association, and the Texas Society of Sports Medicine.

Dr. Foster is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Dr. Foster is board certified in The American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and The American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Surgery Of The Hand. Dr. Foster is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston

Residency

Oregon Health Science University

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in TX

Board Certifications

The American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery
The American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Surgery Of The Hand

Hospital Affiliations

Ascension Seton Cedar Park
Ascension Seton Hays
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
Ascension Seton Northwest
Dell Children's Medical Center
Dell Children's Medical Center North Campus
Dell Seton Medical Center At The University Of Texas

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
FirstCare
  • HMO
Friday Health

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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
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Sendero
  • HMO
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
US Health and Life
  • EPO
  • PPO
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

Texas Orthopedics Sports & Rehab Associates/OrthoLoneStar, PLLC
4700 Seton Center Pkwy, Ste 200, Austin, TX 78759
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While Dr. Robert A. Foster is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, and Rhizarthrosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

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Dr. Robert A. Foster accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 512-439-1000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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