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Dr. Temitope Foster, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.6 (52)
Map Pin Small Decatur, GA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Temitope Foster, MD

Dr. Temitope Foster, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Decatur, GA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 22 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and is affiliated with Emory Decatur Hospital and Emory Hillandale Hospital. Dr. Foster, completed a residency at The Mount Sinai Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Foster an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Foster works at Dekalb Gastroenterology Associates - Decatur in Decatur, GA with other offices in Lithonia, GA. They frequently treat conditions like Constipation 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

  1. 1
    Dekalb Gastroenterology Associates - Decatur
    2675 N Decatur Rd Ste 506, Decatur, GA 30033 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 299-1679
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Dekalb Gastroenterology Associates - Hillandale
    5900 Hillandale Dr Ste 335, Lithonia, GA 30058 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 299-1679

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  • Emory Decatur Hospital
  • Emory Hillandale Hospital

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ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Disorders
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
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Ascites
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Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
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Viral Hepatitis
Bravo pH Testing
Colon Cancer Screening
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Gallbladder Scan
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Hepatitis A Screening
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    4.6
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    Based on 52 ratings
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    1 Star
    (4)
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    About Dr. Temitope Foster, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 22 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Yoruba
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    NPI Number
    • 1356538615
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • The Mount Sinai Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • SUNY Stony Brook
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Dr. Temitope 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 has seen patients for Constipation, 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.

    52 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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