Dr. Emily Turner Foster M.D.
Neurologist (Pediatric) | Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
200 Patewood Dr Suite A200 Greenville SC, 29615About
Dr. Emily Foster is a child neurologist practicing in Greenville, SC. Dr. Foster specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system in children from birth to young adulthood. With combined understanding of childhood illness and the special needs of each individual child and their family, Dr. Foster is able to help each patient improve the status of their health. Conditions such as seizures, delayed speech, weakness or frequent headaches are treated by child neurologists.
Education and Training
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1975
University of South Carolina At Columbia 2003
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
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- Duke University Medical Center Pediatric Neurology
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