Dr. Charles S. Foster, MD | Waltham, MA | Ophthalmology

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Dr. Charles Foster is an ophthalmologist who also specializes in allergy and immunology, bringing a unique dual expertise to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Barnes Jewish Hospital. With 57 years of clinical experience, Dr. Foster has developed extensive knowledge in treating complex eye conditions and immune-related disorders. He is fluent in Spanish, Arabic, and English, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Foster practices at Massachusetts Eye and Ear and sees patients in Waltham, Massachusetts. He treats conditions such as episcleritis and scleritis, which involve inflammation of the eye's outer layers, as well as bullous pemphigoid, a rare autoimmune blistering condition, and iritis, an inflammation of the eye's iris. His services include comprehensive metabolic panels to assess overall health, basic metabolic panels for routine monitoring, and home infusion …therapy for patients requiring specialized treatments. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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18 Ratings
57 years of experience
19 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Arabic, English
Barnes Jewish Hospital
5 written reviews
2 specialties
10 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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Absolutely the best doctor. His knowledge and care is extraordinary. My desperation to help my child who was diagnosed with idiopathic chronic uveitis I flew her to Boston to see Dr Foster. I wasted 1.5 yrs of my daughters life at Kellogg Eye center where they had my child on high doses of steroid therapy. After 2 visits to see Dr Foster there hasn't been any activity in her eye. He knew exactly what to do. GOD bless him.

September 21st, 2016

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We began with Dr. Foster when our daughter was in the 4th grade. If we had gone to him first I believe her uveitis would have gone into remission and the permanent damage she suffered from prolonged steroids at Strong hospital rheumatology in NY wouldn't have happened. Dr. Foster and his staff have top of the line tech, and if you REALLY need an appointment he'll get you in. We drove 7hrs one way to get there, regularly, until he put our daughter's disease into remission and it was worth it. He will also work with your local docs VERY well. If they say he isn't, they are lying. Trust a mom. He performed a vitrectomy, plars planitis yag lazer treatment, and various other things. DO NOT HESITATE. GO.

June 6th, 2012

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Great, caring doc...very busy office. You will be seen by residents/fellows but Dr Foster is worth the wait. If you have vasculitis or any inflammatory process that could result in vision loss..this is the place to go. Office is very accommodating and will see pts with urgent concerns. Dr Hinkle is also excellent.

May 24th, 2012

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We are so happy we took the chance and drive to see Dr.Foster and actually look foward to seeing him every 3 months :)

January 31st, 2012

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Dr. Foster is the one to see when other ophthalmologists have given up on your case or your care. He combines the best of all worlds -- he's one of only two ophthalmologists who's a member of the American College of Rheumatology, and is also an immunologist. He understands how the "big gun" drugs will help symptoms in other parts of your body, AND he's not afraid to use these meds when necessary. He's the only doctor that I trust 100% with my care (and I've seen a LOT of doctors).

February 4th, 2011

Massachusetts Eye Research And Surgery Institution

1440 Main St Ste 201Waltham, MA 02451

Tel: (781) 891-6377

Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Charles Stephen Foster, MD	Dr. Ernest William Kornmehl, MD	Dr. Cali Marlana Reynolds, MD	Dr. Yih-Chieh Spring Chen, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Allergy & Immunology	Allergy & Immunology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.8 (18 Ratings)	4.8 (51 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
57 Years of Experience	42 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Arabic, English	Speaks English, Spanish
Waltham , MA	Wellesley , MA	Westford , MA	CAMBRIDGE , MA
Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine	Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine	Med School: LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS	Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School
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