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Robert Foster, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Danville, IA, Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, West Burlington Campus

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Orthopaedic Surgery • Danville, IA

Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma

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Summary

  • I’m a semi-retired orthopedic surgeon but I am still actively involved in the locums tenens practice. I started my career as an Army medic in 1972. I’ve had various past interests In private practice to include major trauma surgery(pelvis and acetabulum), rotational flaps, and micro vascular surgery. I remain interested in spine surgery, trauma, and joint replacement. I would add to this list an extensive experience in developing spine programs in community level hospitals.

Education & Training

  • Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
    Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 1990 - 1991
  • Louisiana State University
    Louisiana State UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1985 - 1990
  • Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
    Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1990 - Present
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2005 - 2024
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2018 - 2021
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2018 - 2021
  • KS State Medical License
    KS State Medical License 2019 - 2021
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2018 - 2021
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Independent Medical ExaminersIndependent Medical Examiner
  • American Board of Spine surgerySpine Surgery
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Committees

  • Vice Chairman, Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission 2004 - 2005

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Robert Foster, Dr. Robert Foster, MD, Dr. R Foster, Dr. Robert Douglas Foster