Summary

Dr. Foster graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, obtained his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, and trained in general surgery at the University of Tennessee Medical School in Memphis. He participated in one of the only two liver transplant programs in the country as a resident during the very early years of liver transplantation. Dr. Foster moved to Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago as one of the first fellows in transplantation surgery certified by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons. He is also board certified in general surgery, and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Foster joined the Rush transplant team as an attending physician in 1988 and served on the Transplantation Surgery faculty at Rush. He staffed more than 700 liver transplants and participated in the care of thousands of liver failure patients during his tenure at Rush, making him one of the most …experienced active liver transplant surgeons in the country. He joined Texas Transplant Institute in 2000 to establish the Liver Transplant Program. Dr. Foster is widely published on the topics of liver and small intestinal transplantation, immunosuppressant strategies and medications, and contributed to one of the first textbooks written on liver transplantation (Hepatic Transplantation, Saunders, 1990).

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Quick Facts

  • 4.7
  • 45 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Preston Furn Foster has 5 locations

Methodist Transplant Institute Kidney And Pancreas Patient Care Center

8201 Ewing Halsell Dr Ste 200San Antonio, TX 78229
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Methodist Transplant Institute Liver Patient Care Center

8201 Ewing Halsell DrSan Antonio, TX 78229
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Methodist Texsan Hospital

6700 W Interstate 10San Antonio, TX 78201

Methodist Hospital

7700 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229

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Speaks English, Spanish
San Antonio , TXSan Antonio , TXFort Sam Houston , TXCorpus Christi , TX
Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston Med School: Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES F EDWARD HEBERT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Preston Furn Foster

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Preston Furn Foster has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Preston Furn Foster has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Adenoma (Warthin's tumor)
  • Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma)
  • Bile Duct Diseases
  • Choledochal Cyst
  • Gastroenterology
  • Kidney Transplant (Renal Transplant)
  • Liver Cancer
  • Liver Cirrhosis
  • Liver Diseases
  • Liver Transplantation
  • Pancreas Transplantation
  • Portal Hypertension
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

Dr. Preston Furn Foster holds an active medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston in 1981.

NPI Number

Dr. Foster's NPI number is 1326005232.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Preston Foster affiliated with?
Dr. Preston Foster is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, Methodist Ambulatory Surgery Hospital, Methodist Specialty And Transplant Hospital, and Methodist Texsan Hospital.
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What languages does Dr. Preston Foster speak?
Dr. Preston Foster speaks English and Spanish.
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