Dr. Lawrence Foster MD

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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Lawrence Foster identified specializing in Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine, and associated structures by medical, surgical, and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries, and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system. and Hand SurgeryHand Surgery
A specialist trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical, and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.. He obtained board certification from The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery for Orthopedic Surgery.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Lawrence Foster accepts the following plans for HIP Health Plan of New York at Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group

• Classic Care Improvement Plus
• Classic Child Health Plus
• Classic Choice Plus Direct
• Classic CompreHealth
• Classic CompreHealth EPO

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Foster is affiliated with 3 hospitals:

Hospital for Joint Diseases
301 E 17th St
New York, NY

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License

Dr. Lawrence Foster has been confirmed to have a license in New York

Education

Dr. Foster attended medical school at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and graduated in 1988 having 25 years experience. Additional residency training in Orthopedic Surgery was conducted at Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY. Advanced training program of a fellowship in Hand Surgery was conducted at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

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• L Foster

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