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Dr. Michael Cameron Foster, MD

Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Internal Medicine
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Musc Health Heart And Vascular Laurel Street Medical Pavilion 2001 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 254-3278

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Michael C. Foster, M.D., F.A.C.C., has been with the South Carolina Heart Center since 1989. Dr. Foster is past president of the American Heart Association's South Carolina affiliate, and has served on its board of directors. He also has served as the chief of the Department of Cardiology and director of Cardiac Rehabilitation at Providence Hospital, Columbia, SC, as well as president of the South Carolina Heart Center. He is a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He is Principal Investigator in five clinical trials: ADVANCE Trial Phase II CHF Parke-Davis, VALIANT Phase II Acute MI with CHF Novartis, VITAL Phase II, CHF Otuska-America and Protocol #GPO0693 Phase III Hyperlipidemia Schering-Plough Research Institute. Enlighten 1 Trial - Guidance Interventional. He is also the Principal Investigator for coronary devices. After earning his MD at Indiana University School of Medicine, IN, Dr. Foster served an internship at Boston University Affiliated Hospital, Brockton, MA. He completed residencies at Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN and University Hospital, Boston University Medical Center. He completed his fellowship in cardiology at Tufts University School of Medicine and Boston Veterans Administration Medical Center, Boston, MA.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Grady Memorial Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Indiana University School Of Medicine - 1986

Indiana University School Of Medicine - 1980

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Musc Health Heart And Vascular Laurel Street Medical Pavilion
2001 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29204
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
Interventional Cardiology

Conditions Addressed

Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
Heart Failure
Mitral Valvular Disease
Ischemic Heart Disease
Cardiac Arrhythmia
Pericarditis
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Aortic Valvular Disease
Cardiomyopathy

Procedures Performed

Angioplasty
Cardiovascular Transcatheter Procedures
Cardiac Stress Test
Cardiac Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardiac Rehabilitation

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Humana
Aetna
Molina Healthcare
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Tricare
Blue Shield of California
UnitedHealthcare
AARP
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

Cancer 13
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 14
Orthopedics 27
Neurology & Neurosurgery 19
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 25
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 28
Diabetes & Endocrinology 14
Children's Hospital 5
Urology 24
Psychiatry 24
Geriatrics 24
Rehabilitation 26
Obsterics & Gynecology 4
Ear, Nose & Throat 3
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 6
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 8