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Dr. James Foster, MD

Dr. James Foster, MD

Family Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. James Foster, MD is a family medicine physician in Richmond, VA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Henrico Doctors' Hospital and Parham Doctors' Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (10 reviews)
Telehealth AvailableAccepting New Patients
2200 Pump Rd Ste 100
Richmond, VA 23233

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Foster specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence 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

3.6
10 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Been my doctor for 33 years.
I've been seeing him for 33 years and if I live that long will see him for another 33 years. He's kind, treated me with respect and listened to my issues before recommending a treatment!
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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James P. H*** – Oct 13, 2023
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Dr. Foster is great, have been going to him for 5 years. Very patient, explains everything well, good staff, don't have to wait long when I go in for an appointment. It is hard to schedule an appointment on short notice though.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Sep 25, 2019
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When I first started seeing Dr. Foster he was a very good doctor. These days he and everyone else in the Ridgefield office seem very uninterested in anything the patient has to say. I was a patient for twenty years before taking my health needs elsewhere.
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
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Richmond, Va. – Aug 29, 2017
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He had me do some very expensive tests that put me in debt and he didn't care at all whether I could afford them or not. He didn't care about me as a patient AT ALL. It was the worst interaction with a doctor I've ever had. He didn't seem to know what he was doing but rather than refer me to a specialist he unsuccessfully tried to treat the issue himself. It was a very expensive failure and I will not only never see him again but I will tell anyone I can what a terrible doctor he is.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Tiffany in Richmond, VA – Dec 05, 2016
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He's a pretty good doctor. I did experience one visit where he did not take me seriously at all and the conditioned worsened. I never went back after that. He told me, "Well this is what we do when a patient has 'x,y, and z'..." I think rather than say he didn't really know what to do with my condition he feel back on standard procedure. I needed a doctor who knew how to treat every patient as an individual. His bedside manner is not the best either but I could overlook that part.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Anne in Richmond, VA – Nov 19, 2016
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He is good overall, I like him, but sometimes I feel that he may not be taking me seriously. Consequently, I'm wondering if he should have actually treated me instead of asking me if the OTC medicines that i had taken worked temporarily and if so, then no treatment.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Sat in Glen Allen, VA – Apr 12, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Foster, MD is a family medicine physician in Richmond, VA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • Medical College Of Virginia|virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1984

  • Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Retreat Doctors' Hospital

    2621 Grove Ave
    Richmond, VA 23220
    Recipient of 35
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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  • Henrico Doctors' Hospital

    1602 Skipwith Rd
    Richmond, VA 23229
    Recipient of 54
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    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.

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

    1% lower than the national average

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

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Parham Doctors' Hospital

    7700 E Parham Rd
    Richmond, VA 23294
    Recipient of 35
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards
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