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Dr. Athanasios Foster, MD

Family Medicine* Age 74
Dr. Athanasios Foster, MD
3.9 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. Athanasios Foster, MD

Family Medicine* Age 74
Solana Beach, CA
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Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Athanasios Foster, MD works in Solana Beach, CA as a Family Medicine Specialist.
Dr. Foster completed a residency at Indianapolis Comm Hospital. Dr. Foster has has worked on more claims relating to Joint Pain than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Foster has received an average rating of 3.9 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. They are affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Their office is not accepting new patients at this time. Dr. Foster also speaks Greek. Dr. Foster practices at Practice in Solana Beach, CA and has additional offices in Encinitas, CA, Oceanside, CA and La Jolla, CA.

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Friendly Staff

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Insurance Accepted

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  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
  • Anthem Blue Connection EPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Pathway EPO
    Pathway HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Priority Select HMO
  • Access Plus HMO
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Trio ACO HMO
  • Southern CA Select HMO
  • Premium
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • CA CommunityCare Network HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    Salud y Mas Small / Large Group HMO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
  • Marketplace CA HMO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    SignatureValue Alliance

Locations

  1. 1 Scripps Coastal Medical Center Solana Beach
    380 Stevens Ave Ste 100, Solana Beach, CA 92075
  2. 2 Sieu P Truong M.d. Inc.
    477 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
  3. 3 Scripps Medical Laboratory- Jefferson
    2205 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92054
  4. 4 Scripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavillion
    9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

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3.9
Based on 13 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Greek
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Internship

Internship
  • Indianapolis Comm Hospital
    1976
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Indianapolis Comm Hospital
    1978
Residency Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Foster accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Foster's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Foster accepts ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc., Aetna and Anthem Blue Cross as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Foster accepts here.

Dr. Foster frequently sees patients for Joint Pain.

Yes, Dr. Foster speaks Greek. See Dr. Foster's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Foster has a star rating of 3.9/5 and has been reviewed 13 times.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
  • Scripps Green Hospital
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Know Before You Go

Preventive care: what doctors want you to know

Preventive care can help identify current or future health and medical concerns before they become major.

  1. Hepatitis C Screening: Questions for the Doctor

    Everyone ages 18 to 79 needs to get tested for hepatitis C. (USPSTF)

  2. Protect Yourself from Seasonal Flu

    Get the flu vaccine every year to protect yourself and others from the flu. (ACIP)

  3. Talk with Your Doctor About Depression

    Talk with your doctor about how you are feeling if you have been sad, down, or hopeless. (USPSTF)

  4. Get Your Well-Woman Visit Every Year

    See a doctor or nurse for a checkup once a year. (HRSA)

  5. Watch for Warning Signs of Relationship Violence

    If you think your partner might be abusive, talk with your doctor about getting help. (USPSTF)

  6. Get Screened for Cervical Cancer

    Get a Pap test every 3 years. If you get a Pap test and an HPV test, you can get screened every 5 years instead. (USPSTF)

  7. Get Tested for HIV

    Get tested for HIV at least once. You may need to get tested more often depending on your risk. (USPSTF)

  8. Get Your Blood Pressure Checked

    Get your blood pressure checked regularly — at least every 5 years.  (USPSTF)

  9. Drink Alcohol Only in Moderation

    If you are concerned about your drinking, ask your doctor about screening and counseling. (USPSTF)

  10. Get Vaccines to Protect Your Health (Adults Ages 19 to 49 Years)

    Get important adult shots (vaccinations). (ACIP)

  11. Get Enough Folic Acid

    Learn why women your age need folic acid. (USPSTF)

  12. Quit Smoking

    If you smoke, ask your doctor about services to help you quit. (USPSTF)

  13. Talk with Your Doctor About Drug Misuse

    If you’re worried about your drug use, talk with a doctor about getting help. (USPSTF)