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Dr. James Foster, MD

Family Medicine* Age 66
Dr. James Foster, MD
3.6 (10 Ratings)

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Dr. James Foster, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Richmond, VA.
Dr. James Foster, MD
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Dr. James Foster, MD

Family Medicine* Age 66
Richmond, VA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Foster, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Richmond, VA.

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Dr. James Foster, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Richmond, VA and has 41 years experience. They graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. They currently practice at Commonwealth Primary Care - Ridgefield and are affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Parham Doctors' Hospital and Retreat Doctors' Hospital. At present, Dr. Foster received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Foster is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Wellness Examination
Immunization Administration
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Wellness Examination
Immunization Administration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Shortness of Breath
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Breast Pain
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Prostatitis
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Confusion
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Perimenopause
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Potassium Deficiency
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Rash
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Urinary Stones
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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Locations

  1. 1 Commonwealth Primary Care - Ridgefield
    2200 Pump Rd Ste 100, Richmond, VA 23233
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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3.6
Based on 10 Reviews
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Oct 13, 2023
I've been seeing him for 33 years and if I live that long will see him for another 33 years. He's kind, treated me with respect and listened to my issues before recommending a treatment!
James P. H*** — Oct 13, 2023
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. James Foster, MD is a family medicine specialist in Richmond, VA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1983. He specializes in Family Medicine.
Biography
Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Medical College of Virginia|Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
    1984
Internship
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Foster, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Foster's profile.

Dr. James Foster, MD is affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Parham Doctors' Hospital and Retreat Doctors' Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Foster, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Henrico Doctors' Hospital

    1602 Skipwith Rd, Richmond, VA

  • Parham Doctors' Hospital

    7700 E Parham Rd, Richmond, VA

  • Retreat Doctors' Hospital

    2621 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA