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Dr. Timothy Foster, MD

Dr. Timothy Foster, MD

Family Sports Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Timothy Foster, MD is a sports family medicine physician in Wellesley, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Newton-Wellesley Hospital Sports Medicine

978 Worcester St Wellesley, MA 02482
(617) 219-1280

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals 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

4.6

17 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
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88%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
6%
6%

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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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Mary Mulhearn – Apr 20, 2021
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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
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Kristen V. – Nov 12, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 05, 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
Lynne in Mansfield MA – Feb 23, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Jun 28, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jacqui in Wayland, MA – Feb 23, 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Paul W. in Wellesley, ma – Feb 03, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

As an orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist I strive for optimal outcomes for my patients with or without surgical intervention, and I try to provide this care with a sense of cost sensitivity for the patient and the healt care system.

  • Family Sports Medicine

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  • Children's Hospital Harvard Med School

    Fellowship Hospital, 1992

  • Boston University Affil Hosps

    Residency Hospital, 1991

  • Mass General Hospital Harvard Med School

    Fellowship Hospital, 1991

  • Dartmouth Med School Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1987

  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986

  • Boston University

    Undergraduate School, 1981
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Locations

Newton-Wellesley Hospital Sports Medicine

Newton-Wellesley Hospital Sports Medicine978 Worcester St Wellesley, MA 02482
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital

    2014 Washington St
    Newton, MA 02462
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

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

    5% higher than the national average

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

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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