Summary

Dr. Elyse Foster specializes in cardiovascular disease, bringing nearly five decades of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Boston University Medical Center. Dr. Foster is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Foster practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and sees patients at the UCSF Cardiovascular Care and Prevention Center in San Francisco, California. She focuses on treating complex heart conditions including congenital heart disease and heart valve disorders. Her expertise includes caring for patients with aortic valve stenosis and performing specialized heart imaging tests like echocardiograms. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 49 years of experience
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Boston University Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 35 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

UCSF Cardiovascular Care and Prevention Center at Mission Bay

535 Mission Bay Blvd SSan Francisco, CA 94143

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Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: New York University School Of Medicine Med School: Monash University Faculty Of Medicine Nursing And Health Sciences Med School: St Georges University Of London
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Elyse Foster

  • AARP
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • PreferredOne
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Elyse Foster has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Elyse Foster has the following 35 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Bacterial Endocarditis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Cardiologist
  • Cardiomegaly
  • Coronary Disease
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies
  • Echocardiography
  • Endocarditis
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Cancer
  • Heart Catheterization
  • Heart Disease (Myocardial Ischemia)
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • Heart Valve Diseases
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Hypotension
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
  • Myocardial Diseases
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Obesity
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Right Ventricular Dysfunction
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

Elyse Foster holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Boston University Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1977.

NPI Number

Elyse Foster's NPI number is 1760431837.

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Where is Elyse Foster's office located?
Elyse Foster's office is located at 535 Mission Bay Blvd S, San Francisco, CA, 94143.
Does Elyse Foster accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Elyse Foster affiliated with?
Elyse Foster is affiliated with Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights.
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