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Dr. Kent Foster, PHD

Dr. Kent Foster, PHD

Dermatology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Kent Foster, PHD is a dermatologist in Winter Haven, FL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Foster has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities Arnot Ogden Medical Center and AdventHealth Wauchula. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Practice

1450 6th St SE Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 293-2147

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Foster specializes in the areas of Dermatology & Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Foster's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Foster

3.7

35 ratings, 17 with a written review
5 Star
60%
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4 Star
6%
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3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
26%
26%

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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
What could be improved
No results
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Claudia – Dec 04, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Florence Hendrick – May 10, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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TJKIefer – Oct 18, 2023
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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Pam Interlante in Lake Wales – Jun 19, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
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EL Stephens in Coconut Creek – Jan 10, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Heather in Winter Haven, FL – Aug 04, 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
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Lakeland, FL – Aug 03, 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
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Kis – Aug 03, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Janie – Aug 03, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Idaho Falls, ID – Aug 03, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Haines City, FL – Jul 14, 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
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Angie in Winter Haven, FL – Sep 02, 2016
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What went well
No results
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Denver, CO – Apr 21, 2016
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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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Linda in Davenport, FL – Mar 30, 2016
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Mr Donald Raulerson in Lakeland, FL – Mar 05, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sandra in Haines City, FL – Dec 31, 2015
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Amy R. in Lakeland, FL – Nov 25, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Kent Foster, PHD is a dermatologist in Winter Haven, FL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Foster has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink...read more

  • Dermatology

  • Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery

  • Dermatologic Oncology

  • Dermatologic Surgery

  • Mohs Micrographic Surgery

  • Occupational Skin Diseases

  • Procedural Dermatology

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

  • Cosmetic Dermatology

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

  • Am College Mohs Micrographic Surg-cutaneous

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Undergraduate School

  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
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Dermatology
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Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

K Wade Foster MD PA1450 6th St SE Winter Haven, FL 33880
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Office927 S US Highway 41 Inverness, FL 34450
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Labcorp (DS)-Lake Wales421 Linden Ln Lake Wales, FL 33853
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Davenport Medical Center LLC2502 Sand Mine Rd Davenport, FL 33897
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • AdventHealth Wauchula

    735 S 5th Ave
    Wauchula, FL 33873
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    11% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Arnot Ogden Medical Center

    600 Roe Ave
    Elmira, NY 14905

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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