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Dr. Lionel Foster, MD

Dr. Lionel Foster, MD

Urology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Lionel Foster, MD is a urologist in Oroville, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Foster has extensive experience in Urinary Conditions, Urinary Calculi & Removal, and Urologic Surgery. He graduated from University of Ca School of Med in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities Oroville Hospital and Colusa Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

2721 Olive Hwy Ste 10B Oroville, CA 95966

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Foster specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Foster's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Foster

2.5

32 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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Bob Myers – Dec 07, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Annie Nomis – Jul 17, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Mike S – Apr 30, 2024
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What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Todd Merrell – Mar 22, 2024
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What could be improved
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1 person found this helpful
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Oct 13, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Feb 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jan 02, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
22 people found this helpful
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R .TEX – Nov 21, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
25 people found this helpful
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Aug 02, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mary Roberts – Apr 28, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
24 people found this helpful
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Unhappy patient in Oroville, CA – Feb 27, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
21 people found this helpful
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Upset Daughter in CA – Jul 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Oroville, CA – Aug 19, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
35 people found this helpful
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Marysville, CA – May 26, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 people found this helpful
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Krista Higdon in Yuba City, CA – Sep 17, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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DC in Nevada City, CA – Jun 26, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
19 people found this helpful
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Sam in Auburn, CA – Mar 16, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
17 people found this helpful
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BA in Yuba city – Dec 24, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Lionel Foster, MD is a urologist in Oroville, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Foster has extensive experience in Urinary Conditions, Urinary Calculi & Removal, and Urologic Surgery. He graduated from University...read more
  • Urology

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  • Moffitt Hospital University Of Ca

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Ca School Of Med

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Locations

Practice

County of Butte2721 Olive Hwy Ste 10B Oroville, CA 95966
1

Practice

American Urology2858 Olive Hwy Ste A Oroville, CA 95966
2
Office2450 Oro Dam Blvd E Oroville, CA 95966
3

Practice

Office924 Chestnut St Yuba City, CA 95991
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Oroville Hospital

    2767 Olive Hwy
    Oroville, CA 95966
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    65%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    11% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Colusa Medical Center

    199 E Webster St
    Colusa, CA 95932

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    71%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    17% lower than the national average

    62%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    15% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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