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Dr. Norah Foster, MD

Dr. Norah Foster, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*

Dr. Norah Foster, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Centerville, OH. She is affiliated with medical facilities Miami Valley Hospital and Upper Valley Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 102 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (102 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Foster specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients 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

4.5

102 ratings, 100 with a written review
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4 Star
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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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Griffin – Nov 06, 2023
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  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Jun 22, 2023
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May 08, 2023
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Dec 15, 2022
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biography

Norah A. Foster, MD graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Foster completed her orthopedic residency at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. She completed a spine fellowship at New York University...read more
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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  • New York University

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke University Hospital Program|duke University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Upper Valley Medical Center

    3130 N County Road 25A
    Troy, OH 45373
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% 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
  • Miami Valley Hospital

    1 Wyoming St
    Dayton, OH 45409

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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