Dr. Earl J Foster M.D.
Orthopedist
2828 1st Ave Suite 400 Huntington WV, 25702About
Dr. Earl Foster is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Huntington, WV. Dr. Foster specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Foster tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1974
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1974
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1974
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1979
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand
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