Dr. Gregory H. Foster, MD | Richardson, TX | Pulmonologist | US News Doctors
Dr. Gregory H. Foster MD

Dr. Gregory H. Foster MD

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5 / 5

Patient Rating

Dr. Gregory H. Foster MD

Dr. Gregory H. Foster MD

Overview

Dr. Gregory H. Foster is a pulmonologist in Richardson, Texas and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Medical City McKinney and Methodist Richardson Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Gregory H. Foster has expertise in treating sleep apnea, asthma, bronchitis, among other conditions - see all areas of expertise. Dr. Gregory H. Foster accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross - see other insurance plans accepted. Dr. Gregory H. Foster is highly recommended by patients.

Doctor's Details

Specialties

Specialty

Pulmonology

Pulmonologists treat disorders of the lungs and respiratory system, including pneumonia, tuberculosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema.

Subspecialties

Critical Care Medicine

Pleural Disease

Doctor's Details

Patient Experience

Patient Awards

Provides clear explanation

Patients recommend

Makes time for patients

Patients' top choice award

Provides clear explanation

Provides clear information and answers questions in a way patients understand.

Patients recommend

Patients would recommend to friends and family.

Makes time for patients

Spends appropriate amount of time with patient and provides thorough examinations.

Patients' top choice award

Doctor has top marks across all patient-rated categories

Overall Patient Experience

Excellent

(5/5)

108 Reviews Total|1 Reviews Within Last 12 Months

Thoroughness of Examination

Previous patients' satisfaction in their perception of the thoroughness of the examination they received from this physician

Excellent

(5/5)

Ability to Answer Questions

Previous patients' assessment of this physician's ability to answer all of their questions

Excellent

(5/5)

Clarity of Instructions

Previous patients' satisfaction in the clarity of this physician's instructions for taking care of their health condition

Excellent

(5/5)

Provider's follow-up

Previous patients' satisfaction of the followup care they received from this physician and responsiveness to their concerns

Very Positive

(4/5)

Amount of Time with Patient

Previous patients' satisfaction with the time this physician spent with them during appointments

Excellent

(5/5)

Provider's Attitude

Previous patients' assessment of this physician's friendliness and caring attitude

Very Positive

(4/5)

Perceived Outcomes

Previous patients' satisfaction with the physician's treatment of a condition or outcome of a procedure

Excellent

(5/5)

Patient Loyalty

Previous patients' trust in this physician, likelihood to see this physician again, or willingness to recommend this physician to another patient

Excellent

(5/5)

General Feedback

Previous patients' general assessment of this physician

Excellent

(5/5)

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Areas of Expertise for Dr. Foster

This doctor provides the following types of care. The more often a doctor has treated a particular condition or has performed a particular surgery, the more expertise they may have in treating patients with similar needs. Based on three years (2020-2022) of Medicare data, each scale below indicates the volume of episodes compared to other doctors who treat the same condition. Click here to learn more about our methodology.

Acute sinusitisAcute sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses often caused by infections, leading to facial pain and congestion.

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State Average
This Doctor

Most

Emphysema (COPD)Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that affects the lungs, making breathing difficult.

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State Average
This Doctor

Most

BronchitisBronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial tubes, often causing coughing and difficulty breathing.

Least

State Average
This Doctor

Most

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Location & Contact Information

Doctor Address

2821 E President George Bush Hwy, Richardson, TX, 75082

(972) 680-0668

Affiliated Hospitals

1

Methodist Richardson Medical Center

2

Medical City McKinney

Where does Dr. Foster practice?

Doctor’s Office

Pulmonary Medicine Consultants, Pa

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Michael Foster

Pulmonology

Education & Experience

Medical School & Residency

Spectrum Health/Michigan State University

Residency, Internal Medicine, 1979-1982

Henry Ford Hospital

Fellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1982-1984

Wayne State University School of Medicine

Medical School

Certifications & Licensure

American Board of Internal Medicine

Certified in Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine

Certified in Pulmonary Disease

American Board of Internal Medicine

Certified in Sleep Medicine

MI State Medical License

Active through 1987

TX State Medical License

Active through 2026

Awards, Honors & Recognitions

CMS Stage 1 EHR, 2013

Regional Top Doctor, 2014

Publications

Silencing of Bak ameliorates apoptosis of human proximal tubular epithelial cells by Escherichia coli-derived Shiga toxin 2.

Wilson, C., Foster, G. H., Bitzan, M.

A 52-Year-Old Woman With an Abdominal Mass, Bilateral Pulmonary Nodules, and Mediastinal and Hilar Lymphadenopathy.

Benjamin J. Van Treeck, Daniel A. Gehlbach, Gregory H. Foster, James P. Utz, Marie Christine Aubry, Thomas V. Colby, Eunhee S. Yi

Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli effector EspF interacts with host protein Abcf2.

Jean-Philippe Nougayrède, Gregory H. Foster, Michael S. Donnenberg

Macrolide antibiotics modulate ERK phosphorylation and IL-8 and GM-CSF production by human bronchial epithelial cells.

Masaharu Shinkai, Gregory H. Foster, Bruce K. Rubin

Verotoxin (Shiga Toxin) Sensitizes Renal Epithelial Cells to Increased Heme Toxicity: Possible Implications for the Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

Martin Bitzan, Brandi B. Bickford, Gregory H. Foster

Shiga toxin 1-induced activation of c-Jun NH2-terminal kinase and p38 in the human monocytic cell line THP-1: possible involvement in the production of TNF-α

Gregory H. Foster, Vernon L. Tesh

Shiga toxin-induced tumor necrosis factor alpha expression : Requirement for toxin enzymatic activity and monocyte protein kinase C and protein tyrosine kinases

Gregory H. Foster, Cassandra S. Armstrong, Ramesh Sakiri, Vernon L. Tesh

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Pulmonologists treat disorders of the lungs and respiratory system, including pneumonia, tuberculosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema. See all conditions on Dr. Foster's profile.

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Speaks English
Works at Methodist Richardson Medical Center

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