Dr. Robert Scott Foster MD
Ophthalmologist
36 West Yokuts Ave Suite 1 Stockton CA, 95207About
Dr. Robert Foster is an ophthalmologist practicing in Stockton, CA. Dr. Foster specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Foster can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Foster can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca 1968
University of California 1968
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Chalazion
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