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Dr. Michael Foster, MD

Dr. Michael Foster, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Foster, MD is a general surgeon in Olive Branch, MS and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

5036 Goodman Rd Ste 116 Olive Branch, MS 38654

Make an Appointment

(662) 420-7061

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Foster specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
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Dr. Foster's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Foster

3.9

21 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
71%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
29%
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Trina – Feb 09, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Elaine A Sutton – Sep 30, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Mar 04, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
rwcochran – Jun 20, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Hernando,Ms – Jun 20, 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
Jun 20, 2018
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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MS – Jun 18, 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
Helpful
LaToya in Southaven – Mar 01, 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
Helpful
Tracy in Houston, TX – Jun 11, 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
Doug C. in Hernando, Ms – Mar 21, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
danial in southaven, MS – Nov 28, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Anthony in Memphis, TN – Jul 05, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Foster, MD is a general surgeon in Olive Branch, MS and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto. He is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office5036 Goodman Rd Ste 116 Olive Branch, MS 38654
1

Practice

Office363 Southcrest Cir Ste 202 Southaven, MS 38671
2
Office965 Ridge Lake Blvd Ste 315 Memphis, TN 38120
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto

    7601 Southcrest Pkwy
    Southaven, MS 38671

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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