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Dr. John Foster, MD

Dr. John Foster, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
35+ years of experience

Dr. John Foster, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Spartanburg, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities Pelham Medical Center and Spartanburg Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

1330 Boiling Springs Rd Ste 1400 Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 849-9550

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Foster specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Foster's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Foster

3.3

22 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
55%
55%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
36%
36%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Niki Zalman – Jan 31, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 03, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Vicki93 – Feb 02, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Oct 15, 2020
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bill Davis – Jun 11, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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May 16, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Spartanburg, SC – Dec 11, 2018
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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
Jennifer Mullins-Miller in Roebuck, SC – Dec 01, 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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
5 people found this helpful
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Michele Thompson in Greenville, SC – Sep 19, 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
10 people found this helpful
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Miles G. in Inman, SC – Nov 09, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Foster, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Spartanburg, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Med University Sc, Charleston

    Residency Hospital

  • University Fla Health Center

    Internship Hospital

  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Spartanburg Ear Nose & Throat Head & Neck Surgery PA1330 Boiling Springs Rd Ste 1400 Spartanburg, SC 29303
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Office1095 Iron Ore Rd Spartanburg, SC 29303
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Office2755 S Highway 14 Ste 2400 Greer, SC 29650
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Pelham Medical Center

    250 Westmoreland Rd
    Greer, SC 29651
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Spartanburg Medical Center

    101 E Wood St
    Spartanburg, SC 29303
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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