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Dr. Norah Foster, MD

Dr. Norah Foster, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
(765) 441-2906

Dr. Norah Foster, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Centerville, OH. She is affiliated with medical facilities Miami Valley Hospital and Upper Valley Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 102 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (102 reviews)
(765) 441-2906
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2400 Miami Valley Dr Ste 160
Centerville, OH 45459

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Foster specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff • Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Foster's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Foster

4.5
102 ratings, 100 with a written review
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3 star
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Highly Recommended!!!
Spine surgery on 12th of September. I had to stay over night. I want to recognize the amazing care of Dr Foster and her team! Special thank you to Dr Foster, Natalie, Nancy, Angela, Michael, Erin, Courtney, and Julie. Outstanding team!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Griffin – Nov 06, 2023
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I have worked in the OR for many years. I would avoid this surgeon. My recommendation is to see one of the neurosurgeons at Miami Valley instead of her. She takes 3 times as long to do the same cases. Not a good surgeon by any stretch of the imagination. Take it from an experienced veteran.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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OR staff – Aug 15, 2023
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Dr. Foster and her PA we fantastic. Very thorough and polite! Highly recommend them both!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 22, 2023
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Everyone is always so nice and willing to help you
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 22, 2023
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The visit was good. Very professional.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 22, 2023
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She was very thorough.
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No results
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No results
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Jun 22, 2023
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Dr Foster was great in explaining my up coming procedure she put me at ease. Even showed me my X-rays and explained.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 12, 2023
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When I entered Suite 160, it was unclear to me where the receptionist desks were because they were not visible (they were around the corner to the right). The only desk I could see to the immediate right was unoccupied. As I was standing there, looking to figure out where I check in, a receptionist walked right by me, and did not say anything. I then realized where she went, so I walked over there, and was then able to check in. I would've expected that she would've asked "can I help you?" when she saw me standing there at the entrance, but she basically ignored me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 12, 2023
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All my questions were answered in terms I could understand.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 01, 2023
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Everyone was very nice and efficient
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 25, 2023
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Dr Foster was very patient with me and explained my X-ray to me
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 08, 2023
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Thanks you so much
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 08, 2023
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My appointment was on time with no waiting. Everything was done efficiently. Great Experience!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 24, 2023
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Dr Foster is an excellent dr who takes as much time as needed with her patients.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 20, 2023
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I was very well pleased with Dr. Foster. She took the time to read a previous surgery report from many years ago that I brought with me. She listened to my descriptions of pain that I was having. She showed me the current x-rays that were taken at her office. Although she said that surgical intervention couldn't help me, she ordered physical therapy sessions and instructed me to call if that didn't help. She also took the time to engage in conversation with me. Again, I am very well pleased that I saw Dr. Foster.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 10, 2023
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Dr. Foster seem to know what was the problem and knew what to do.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 10, 2023
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I know Dr Foster kept it simple and easy for anyone to understand what was going on with them. I've been to other doctors to try to explain things and couldn't understand ask questions no answer. She explained things I asked questions she explained things to where I could understand.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 03, 2023
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Dr Foster and her PA were terrific. Didn't rush through the visit and gave us plenty time for questions. Excellent service
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 15, 2022
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Dr. Foster was very informative and made sure I understood options.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 15, 2022
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Dr. Foster strikes the perfect balance between using her professional expertise to solicit information from me, weigh that against her experience and then using diagnostics as a way of confirming her thoughts.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 12, 2022
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biography

Norah A. Foster, MD graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Foster completed her orthopedic residency at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. She completed a spine fellowship at New York University...read more

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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  • New York University

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Duke University Hospital Program|duke University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Upper Valley Medical Center

    3130 N County Road 25A
    Troy, OH 45373
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

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

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Miami Valley Hospital

    1 Wyoming St
    Dayton, OH 45409

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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