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Dr. Carl Foster, MD

Dr. Carl Foster, MD

Family Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Carl Foster, MD is a family medicine physician in Columbus, GA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Spartan Health Sciences University in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities East Alabama Medical Center and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

6400 Flat Rock Rd Columbus, GA 31907
Telehealth available
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Dr. Foster's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Foster

4.2

23 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
74%
74%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
9%
9%
1 Star
13%
13%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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C Duane – Nov 24, 2024
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Telehealth
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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D A – May 30, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
LifeisShort – Dec 20, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jelanie Cisneros – Dec 23, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Leamber Williams – Jan 25, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sara – Aug 27, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
GA – Jun 21, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sara in Columbus, GA – Sep 28, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
K. J. in Columbus, GA – Jul 13, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Columbus – Dec 22, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lagrange, GA – Feb 10, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Alex in Columbus, GA – Feb 25, 2016
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care philosophy

Our mission at Capri is to REACH our community with quality health care; to SERVE all our patients with an evidence based approach to care; and to help GROW our community in a healthier manner. Capri is well-positioned to serve Columbus, and...read more
  • Family Medicine

  • Bariatric Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

  • Allergy & Immunology

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  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Residency Hospital, 2004
  • Spartan Health Sciences University

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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    Locations

    Practice

    Capri Medical Group6400 Flat Rock Rd Columbus, GA 31907
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • East Alabama Medical Center

      2000 Pepperell Pkwy
      Opelika, AL 36801
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • St. Francis-Emory Healthcare

      2122 Manchester Expy
      Columbus, GA 31904

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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