Malcolm Foster M.D.
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
10810 Parkside Dr Suite 301 Knoxville TN, 37934About
Dr. Malcolm Foster is a cardiologist practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Foster specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Foster also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Venous Insufficiency
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Vascular Disease
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