4.3
23 Ratings with 6 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Athanasios Foster is a family medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. He completed his residency at Indianapolis Community Hospital in 1976 and has been practicing medicine for 51 years. Dr. Foster speaks both English and Greek, helping him connect with a diverse patient population.
Dr. Foster practices at Scripps Coastal Medical Center in Solana Beach, California, and maintains hospital affiliations with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Green Hospital, and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. His clinical expertise includes managing high cholesterol in children and teens, treating chronic kidney disease, and addressing hyperlipidemia. He incorporates physical therapy, strength training, and speech therapy into his comprehensive treatment approach. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.4 stars.
Dr. Foster practices at Scripps Coastal Medical Center in Solana Beach, California, and maintains hospital affiliations with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Green Hospital, and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. His clinical expertise includes managing high cholesterol in children and teens, treating chronic kidney disease, and addressing hyperlipidemia. He incorporates physical therapy, strength training, and speech therapy into his comprehensive treatment approach. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.4 stars.
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Quick Facts
- 51 years of experience
- speaks English, Greek
- Indianapolis Comm Hospital
- 6 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 7 areas of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
Scripps Coastal Medical Center Solana Beach
380 Stevens Ave Ste 100Solana Beach, CA 92075 Tel: (858) 554-9800
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
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| 51 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Greek | Speaks English | Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu | Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese |
| Solana Beach , CA | SUWANEE , GA | Lawrenceville , GA | Placentia , CA |
| Med School: In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In | Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College | Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine | |
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Medical Specialties
Athanasios Foster has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Athanasios Foster has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
51 Years Experience
Athanasios Foster holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Indianapolis Comm Hospital in 1976.
Medical School
Graduated from In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In in 1975.
NPI Number
Athanasios Foster's NPI number is 1871572156.
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