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Dr. Richard Foster, DPM

Dr. Richard Foster, DPM

Wound & Burn Care*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Foster, DPM is a wound & burn care specialist in Hackensack, NJ and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities Hackensack University Medical Center and Holy Name Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 5 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

211 Essex St Ste 106 Hackensack, NJ 07601

Make an Appointment

(201) 646-1406

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Foster specializes in the area of Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ • See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Foster's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Foster

5.0

6 ratings, 2 with a written review
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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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Dr. Vincent Iacopino – Jun 10, 2021
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Jo Ann Rean in Mahwah, NJ – Nov 29, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Every patient is given the time needed to treat individual problems . The average appointment is 30 minutes with the doctor. Dr Foster takes pride in educating his patients about their problems.

biography

Dr. Foster loves his family life and his dogs . He has a real passion for fly fishing and boating .

  • Wound & Burn Care

  • Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

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

  • Sheridan Park, Lafayette And Sheehan Memorial Hospitals

    Residency Hospital

  • Temple University School Of Podiatric Medicine

    Medical School

  • Villanova University

    Undergraduate School

  • Physican Certified In Wound Care-cmet

    2011

  • Temple University Lewis Katz School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983

  • Sheehan Emergency Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1983

  • Sheridan Park Hospital, Tonawanda, Ny

    Residency Hospital, 1983
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery®
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
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Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery†
†Self designated 

  • English

  • Spanish

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Locations

Practice

R.Y. FNP Professional Corporation211 Essex St Ste 106 Hackensack, NJ 07601
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Holy Name Medical Center

    718 Teaneck Rd
    Teaneck, NJ 07666

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Ave
    Hackensack, NJ 07601
    Recipient of 29
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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