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Dr. Bruce Foerster, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.2 (26)
Map Pin Small San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Bruce Foerster, MD

Dr. Bruce Foerster, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 40 years of experience. They graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE and is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Foerster an average 3.2 star rating.

Dr. Foerster works at Practice in San Diego, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoarthritis of Wrist along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Foerster's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    6280 Jackson Dr Ste 4C, San Diego, CA 92119 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 825-6325
  2. 2
    San Diego Outpatient Surgical Center
    3939 Ruffin Rd Ste 101, San Diego, CA 92123 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 825-6325

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Trigger Finger
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Broken Arm
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Pain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Wrist Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Joint Drainage
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wrist Replacement
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    3.2
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    Based on 26 ratings
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    About Dr. Bruce Foerster, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1467593335
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Bruce Foerster, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Foerster is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Foerster has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Foerster has seen patients for Osteoarthritis of Wrist, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Foerster on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    26 patients have reviewed Dr. Foerster. The overall rating for this provider is 3.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Foerster.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Foerster, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Foerster appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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