Dr. Robert J Foster MD
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
3010 N Circle Dr #100 Colorado Springs CO, 80909About
Dr. Robert Foster is a hand surgeon practicing in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Foster specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
Education and Training
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1969
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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