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Dr. Erik Foster, MD

Dr. Erik Foster, MD

Gastroenterology, Hepatology

Accepting new patients

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About Me

Dr. Foster graduated from Rice University in Houston, Texas and then attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. Following this he completed internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.  After serving on the faculty of the medical center in San Antonio for 2 ½ years, Dr. Foster completed fellowships in gastroenterology and advanced therapeutic endoscopy at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

 Dr. Foster joined Associates in Gastroenterology in 1996. His interest is general gastroenterology.  He currently serves on the Medical Executive Committee and the Board of Trustees for the Penrose-St. Francis Health System.  In addition, Dr. Foster serves on the Regional Coordinating Council and Finance Committees for Colorado Health Neighborhoods.

Insurance Accepted

AARP
Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
Aetna
Beech Street (Multiplan)
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CHAMPVA
Cigna
CNIC Health Solutions
Cofinity
Colorado Access
Colorado Choice Health Plans
CoreSource
Coventry Health Care
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
Golden Rule
Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
Health Net
HealthComp
HealthPartners
Humana
IMG International Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
Medicaid
Medicare
Meritain Health
MultiPlan
NALC Health Benefit Plan
National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC)
PacifiCare Health Systems
PHCS
Principal Financial Group
Rocky Mountain Health Plans
Tricare
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Community Plan
UnitedHealthCare
Veterans Choice Program
WellPoint

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Conditions Treated

Anemia
Indigestion
Ulcer
Intestinal Obstruction
Nausea
Hemochromatosis
Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Diseases
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Esophageal Varices
Colon Polyp
Constipation
Esophagitis
Dysphagia
Gastric Ulcer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Intestinal Abscess
Dysentery
Duodenal Ulcer
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Benign Tumor
Pancreatitis
Celiac Disease
Diarrhea
Viral Enteritis
Autoimmune Diseases
Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Intestinal Ischemia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Hepatitis C
Dehydration
Colorectal Cancer
Cholelithiasis
Malnutrition
Abdominal Disorders
Blood Disorders
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Ileus
Pouchitis
Duodenitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pyloric Stenosis
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Esophageal Cancer
Colon Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Gastritis
Hepatitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Diverticulosis, Intestinal
Colon Disorders
Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Cirrhosis
Esophageal Dilation
Diverticulitis, Intestinal
Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Atresia
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Enteritis
Abscess
Hepatitis A
Viral Hepatitis
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Colitis
Gastroparesis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Stomach Diseases
Heartburn
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Reflux Esophagitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Anal Prolapse
Esophageal Diverticulum
Hemorrhoids

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Procedures Performed

Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Capsule Endoscopy
Manometry
Bile Duct Procedure
Endoscopic Common Bile Duct Stone Removal
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
ERCP With Spincterotomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)

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