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Dr. John Foster, MD
Internal Medicine* Age 72
Dr. John Foster, MD

Offers telehealth
Map Pin Small Boston, MA
Dr. John Foster, MD is an Internist in Boston, MA.
Dr. John Foster, MD

Dr. John Foster, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 72
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Foster, MD is an Internist in Boston, MA.
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Dr. Foster graduated from HARVARD Medical School. Dr. John Foster, MD is an Internist in Boston, MA and has 46 years experience. Dr. Foster's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Foster is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Where Dr. John Foster, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 North End Comm HLTH Center
    332 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 643-8040
  2. 2 Office
    9142 PO Box, Charlestown, MA 02129
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 643-8000

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FAQs About Dr. Foster's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Foster, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Foster's profile.

Dr. John Foster, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, North Shore Medical Center, Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Nantucket Cottage Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John Foster, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1980
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Hospitals Where Dr. John Foster, MD Practices

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA

  • North Shore Medical Center

    81 Highland Ave, Salem, MA

  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital

    2014 Washington St, Newton, MA

  • Nantucket Cottage Hospital

    57 Prospect St, Nantucket, MA

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