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Dr. Robert David Foster, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in San Francisco, California

Dr. Robert David Foster, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

San Francisco, California
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1295791648· License: G81405 (CA) verify
Graduated 1990
Industry payments (2024): $49 across 2 payments (what this means)
4.61(25 ratings)

Consultation $135

Dr. Robert David Foster, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in San Francisco, California

Main Office

1600 Divisadero St., 2nd Fl., California

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Consultation fee: $135

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

About

Dr. Robert David Foster, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon based in San Francisco, CA, specializing in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, as well as breast reconstruction. He serves as chief of plastic surgery at the Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center and is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center. Dr. Foster has over 20 years of experience and is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. While his overall rating is 4.0 out of 5, patient experiences vary, highlighting the importance of researching individual reviews. Cost information is not available, it's recommended to contact the office directly for pricing details.

Specialties

  • Facial Plastic

Procedures & Services

Select a service to schedule an appointment · each is approximately 60 minutes

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$49

Payments

2

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Robert David Foster received $49 across 2 payments in 2024. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was ABBVIE INC..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Below, you'll find crowdsourced data on the actual costs of surgeries performed by Dr. Robert David Foster, submitted anonymously by the patient community. Use this as a guide to better anticipate your own expenses. Please note that final costs can vary based on your specific medical needs.

Breast Reduction

$5,800

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Patient Experience

Dr. Robert David Foster Review Summary

3.96
Dr. Foster receives a range of ratings across different platforms. He scores an excellent 4.9 out of 5 on ucsfhealth.org and a solid 4.5 on RealSelf. However, his ratings are lower on Yelp and Healthgrades, with a 3 out of 5 and 3.2 out of 5 respectively. His overall average rating is around 4.0, suggesting a mixed bag of patient experiences.

Ratings from Other Platforms

ucsfhealth.org

4.9 out of 5

Based on 80 reviews

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realself.com

4.5 out of 5

Based on 2 reviews

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yelp.com

3 out of 5

Based on 4 reviews

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healthgrades.com

3.2 out of 5

Based on 12 reviews

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Patient Awards

Top Doctor

Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

1600 Divisadero St., 2nd Fl.

San Francisco, California

Office Information

Where does Dr. Robert David Foster practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

1600 Divisadero St., 2nd Fl., San Francisco, California

(2 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Robert David Foster online?
The provided information doesn't specify whether online appointments are available. It's best to contact Dr. Foster's office directly to inquire about booking options.
Does Dr. Robert David Foster offer telehealth?
The information provided indicates that Dr. Foster does *not* offer virtual care or telehealth appointments.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Robert David Foster?
A patient over 60 years old with a 36G bra size waited 9 years to have a procedure with Dr. Foster and expresses feeling blessed with the results in San Francisco.
What areas of care does Dr. Robert David Foster cater to?
Dr. Foster's areas of care include facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, breast reconstruction, and general plastic surgery. He has a particular focus on mastectomies and breast care, leading the breast reconstruction service at the Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center.