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Dr. Michael Foster, MD

Cardiology*
4.6 (10)
Map Pin Small Columbia, SC
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Michael Foster, MD

Dr. Michael Foster, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Columbia, SC. They specialize in Cardiology, has 44 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. They graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Musc Health Kershaw Medical Center, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown and Lexington Medical Center. Dr. Foster, completed a residency at IU Health University|University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Foster an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Foster works at MUSC Health Heart & Vascular Laurel St. Medical Pavilion in Columbia, SC. They frequently treat conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Atherosclerosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem 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. Foster's Office Locations

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    MUSC Health Heart & Vascular Laurel St. Medical Pavilion
    2001 Laurel St # 300, Columbia, SC 29204 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 254-3278

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Musc Health Kershaw Medical Center
  • Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
  • Lexington Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Atherosclerosis
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging

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.
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Atherosclerosis
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Chest Pain
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Sinus Bradycardia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioversion, Elective
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Ankle Disorders
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Arteriovenous Fistula
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Endocarditis
Heart Block
Hyperkalemia
Idiopathic Hypotension
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericarditis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Edema
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Hypertension
Systemic Vasculitis
Third Degree Heart Block
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Venous Compression
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arrhythmia Screening
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Impella Device
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Tilt Table Testing
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Treadmill Stress Test
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    About Dr. Michael Foster, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 44 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1780625269
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Boston Va Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • IU Health University|University Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Boston University Affil Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Michael Foster, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Foster is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Foster works at MUSC Health Heart & Vascular Laurel St. Medical Pavilion in Columbia, SC. View the full address on Dr. Foster’s profile.

    Dr. Foster has seen patients for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Atherosclerosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Foster on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    10 patients have reviewed Dr. Foster. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Foster.

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