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Dr. Charles Foster, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 81
Dr. Charles Foster, MD
4.3 (35 Ratings)
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Dr. Charles Foster, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Waltham, MA.
Dr. Charles Foster, MD
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Dr. Charles Foster, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 81
Waltham, MA
Accepting new patients
55 years of experience
Dr. Charles Foster, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Waltham, MA.

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Dr. Charles Foster, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Waltham, MA and has 55 years experience. They graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1969 and completed a residency at Wash University Barnes Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with St. Mary’s Healthcare - Amsterdam. Dr. Foster has experience treating conditions like Chronic Conjunctivitis, Eye Infections and Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Foster received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 35 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Foster is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Eye Infections
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Eye Infections
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Iridocyclitis
Macular or Retinal Edema
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Herpetic Keratitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Pars Planitis
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Eyelid Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Autoimmune Diseases
Behçet's Disease
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Tumor
Birdshot Chorioretinitis
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Brain Disorders
Cancer
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Cataract Surgery Complications
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Disorders
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Esotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Disease
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Graves' Disease
Headache
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Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinoblastoma
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
Scleritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Still's Disease
Sympathetic Uveitis
Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Ulcer
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Vascular Disease
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma Treatment
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

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  • United Healthcare
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Locations

  1. 1 Massachusetts Eye Research & Surgery
    1440 Main St Ste 201, Waltham, MA 02451
    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
    Saturday
    09:00 - 12:00
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery
    5 Cambridge Ctr Ste 8, Cambridge, MA 02142

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Foster
4.3
Based on 35 Reviews
5 Stars (27)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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Sep 02, 2020
Today was my first visit more than a few years late. I do not know the results yet but I never seen such a nicely run doctor’s office in my life. He knows my autoimmune journey and understands it. He promised to feel much better from now on, he/they will take care of me.
No improvement is necessary. — Sep 02, 2020
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Biography
  • Dr. Charles Foster, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Waltham, MA and has over 54 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1969. He specializes in Ophthalmology, Anterior Segment Ophthalmology, and more.
Biography
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & External Diseases
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Ophthalmic Surgery
Ocular Immunology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    1969
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Duke University Hospital
    1970
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wash University Barnes Hospital
    1975
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mass EE Infirm Harvard
    1977
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Charles Foster, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Foster's profile.

Dr. Foster frequently treats the following conditions: Chronic Conjunctivitis, Eye Infections and Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Charles Foster, MD is affiliated with St. Mary’s Healthcare - Amsterdam.

Yes, Dr. Charles Foster, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Mary’s Healthcare - Amsterdam

    427 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam, NY