Summary

Dr. Kenneth Foerster specializes in family medicine and internal medicine, providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages. He earned his medical degree from the University of Washington in Seattle and completed his residency training at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Foerster is fluent in English.

Dr. Foerster practices at Franciscan Urgent Care at St. Joseph in Tacoma, Washington, and maintains hospital privileges at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. He frequently treats respiratory problems and upper respiratory infections, with particular experience managing frequent infections in children. His practice commonly includes urine tests, COVID-19 testing, and rapid strep tests to help diagnose and treat patients effectively. Patients rate Dr. Foerster 3.0 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • 3
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, Vancouver, WA
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Franciscan Urgent Care at St. Joseph

1812 S J Street Suite 120Tacoma, WA 98405
Mon8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Sat8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sun8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Swahili
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Med School: University of Washington, Seattle, WA Med School: Nurse Practitioner - Ilinois
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Kenneth Foerster

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • First Choice Health
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - PPO
  • Optum Health
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Progressive
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Zenith

Medical Specialties

Kenneth Foerster has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Kenneth Foerster has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Internal Medicine
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

Kenneth Foerster holds an expired medical license in the state of Washington.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, Vancouver, WA.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Washington, Seattle, WA.

NPI Number

Kenneth Foerster's NPI number is 1740535343.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Kenneth Foerster affiliated with?
Kenneth Foerster is affiliated with Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center.
Does Kenneth Foerster accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Kenneth Foerster accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Kenneth Foerster's office located?
Kenneth Foerster's office is located at 1812 S J Street Suite 120, Tacoma, WA, 98405.
Does Kenneth Foerster accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Kenneth Foerster has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Foerster?
You can find contact information for Kenneth Foerster here on Vitals.

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