Summary

Dr. Gary Foster treats coronary artery disease, coronary artery disease in women, and myocardial ischemia, and performs contrast echocardiography, transthoracic echocardiograms, and exercise electrocardiograms. He practices cardiology and has 38 years of experience.

Dr. Foster is board-certified in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Loma Linda University Medical Center and completed fellowships at Massachusetts General Hospital in 1996 and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in 1995. He sees patients in Bend, Oregon, and is affiliated with Saint Charles Bend, Jerry L. Pettis Memorial VA Medical Center, Saint Charles Madras, Saint Charles Prineville, and Saint Charles Redmond.

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Quick Facts

  • 4
  • 38 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 5 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

St. Charles Heart and Lung Center - Bend

2500 NE Neff RdBend, OR 97701
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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Med School: Loma Linda University Medical Center Med School: Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University
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Medical Specialties

Gary Foster has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Gary Foster has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

Gary Foster holds an expired medical license in the state of Oregon. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Oregon that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in 1996 and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in 1995.

Residency

Completed their residency at VA Loma Linda Healthcare System in 1992, Loma Linda University Medical Center in 1991, and Loma Linda University Medical Center in 1989.

Medical School

Graduated from Loma Linda University Medical Center in 1988.

NPI Number

Gary Foster's NPI number is 1730192378.

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