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Dr. Preston Foster, MD

Transplant Surgery*
4.6 (9)
Map Pin Small San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Preston Foster, MD

Dr. Preston Foster, MD is a Transplant Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX. They specialize in Transplant Surgery, has 43 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Texas Houston and is affiliated with Methodist Specialty And Transplant Hospital. Dr. Foster, completed a residency at University of Tennessee College of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Foster an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Foster works at Methodist Transplant Institute Liver Patient Care Center in San Antonio, TX. 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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    Methodist Transplant Institute Liver Patient Care Center
    8201 Ewing Halsell Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    4.6
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    Specialties*
    • Transplant Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 43 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1326005232
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Rush Medical College
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    • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
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    • University of Texas Houston
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    • General Surgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Methodist Specialty And Transplant Hospital

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    Dr. Preston 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 Methodist Transplant Institute Liver Patient Care Center in San Antonio, TX. View the full address on Dr. Foster’s profile.

    9 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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