Brian Foster, M.D.

An exception surgeon and human being

Smart & kind--a perfect combination

Dr. Foster and Valerie are wonderful. Very thorough when explaining what is going on as well if the plan. I'm in great hands with them and you are too.😀👍

Did not see Dr Foster. Worked with his assistant.

Very caring doctor and answers all questions asked. Totally recommend this doctor!

I couldn’t be happier to have Dr. Foster as my physician. His professionalism has always exceeded my expectations. Procedures were explained thoroughly and all questions were answered. I highly recommend Dr. Foster.

Great doc. Highly recommend.

Amazing doctor and very thorough! He takes his time and answers any questions you might have, but there's a good chance he'll answer them before you even get the chance to ask because he explains everything so clearly!

Kind knowledgeable and explained my procedure well. Highly recommend. I felt at ease and comfortable with both Dr and staff

Dr. Foster is hands down the best doctor I’ve ever been seen by. He is always kind and has a smile on his face. He is amazing at explaining everything thoroughly, so as a patient I always know what to expect and never leave with any questions. Truly a one of a kind doctor, seeing him has been life changing for me.

Very nice gets straight to the point explains very well.

Very friendly and knowledgeable. He took his time explaining the procedure.

Caring doctor and good bedside manner

Dr. Foster was kind, knowledgeable, helpful, and kind.

Efficient. Great staff

AWESOME ORTHO!!! STAFF? 💯. Rescheduling w/ him again for follow up? Nope. Bummer. Someone else. Waiting for thermo-cast in “the stank room?” You couldn’t pay me to do PT there. Dr. Foster? 1000%~ rehab center/casting?? Baaaaad set up. Staff also 💯, but being neurodivergent & the SMELL??? Omg- do not recommend. Get some aromatherapy vaporizers, ANYTHING! And when someone is re-scheduled? Make it w/ their original provider. 💯💯💯 Doc Foster tho!

He makes sure all my questions are answered. He's very thorough.

Took a lot of time explaining things and I appreciated that.

I like the way he explains things.

Was very thorough: took time to explain and make suggestions regarding my injuries

I like the fact they let you know everything that is going. And where you are making progress or what the next step is to make progress. Also very easy to talk with great people

Very thorough and friendly.

Dr. Foster is a very talented, and skilled surgeon. He is very friendly and explains everything you need to know. I am very impressed with the surgery I had and recovery. I can’t thank him enough!

Very nice and professional.

Best ortho Doctor in town! He is very kind and always has a smile on his face.

Great service, on time attention.

Very detailed and makes you feel at ease.

He was very nice and explained everything. Waiting for workman’s comp now to approve the MRi .

His thorough and easy to understand communication manner is excellent. Get this, he actually patiently listens too. Dr. Shawn Palmer and Dr. Foster are both outstanding surgeons!!

Top Notch

Dr Foster explained things well. He reviewed what had happened, where I’m at now and possibilities going forward. He als wrote a few notes for me which I greatly appreciated. All of the staff was very kind, knowledgeable and understanding.

Did not see Dr. Foster, saw assistant who showed us x-ray, and then had cast put on. Everything very professinal.

So far so good!

Dr. Foster is wonderful!! Excellent surgeon and very thorough in explaining what needs to be done for my recovery.

Very good at explaining what I have going on with my hand.

Dr Foster is a very good Doctor, have had 2 Trigger Finger Surgeries with him. He addresses your comments and questions and explains what your options are and what he will be doing. Very friendly and responsive to his patients. I would recommend him to others.

Very thorough explanation of the situation and process for treatment

Dr. Foster is Amazing! He was quick to diagnose and come up with a plan of action when my son came in after an ATV accident. Every follow up we went to, he was extremely attentive to my son and his healing process.

Excellent service. All questions were answered.

Tells me the up front report from my MRIZ. Nice

He came in very kind and considerate and very knowledgeable. I felt seen and cared for.

Explained everything and was very thorough examing my wrist.

Amazing and professional thank you Dr Foster

The only negative thing I have is the lady that is at the check-in counter who took my information this morning I believe this is my second or third time interacting with her and she has the personality of a toad. Otherwise it's always a great experience

This was my 1st visit with Dr. Foster! Very knowledgeable,wonderful, friendly , Caring Doctor! ⭐️

Cares about what his patients concerns are. He answered all my questions.

Dr Foster is a good Doctor. Listens. Explains things.

Amazing ! Super nice doctor.

Excellent job

Excelent service, nurse is very nice all is very nice thanks

I saw his PA.

His bedside manner was amazing. He offered me options for my care and we started with the most conservative . He put me at ease with the procedure and talked me through it. As well, he gave me realistic expectations and follow up care. I would highly recommend Dr. Foster.

He is very thorough and always ask if any questions.

Valerie was fantastic! So knowledgeable & great " people skills"!

I really like Dr. Foster. He listens, explains, and gives you as much time as you need. He fixed my problem and I couldn’t be happier.

Very prompt, curious, great job!

Dr Foster, Val and all their office staff are all very professional, efficient and friendly. I had seen Dr Foster and Val for years before moving to Arizona. Do to my trust in both Dr Foster and Val I traveled from Arizona for my recent surgery. I couldn't be more satisfied with my experience and surgical outcome.

Staff was very courteous & professional. Overall very satisfied with the care.

We saw the Nurse Practioner and she was excellent!

Wonderful

Good communication skills. Covered all my questions and concerns. Highly recommended.

I saw one of Dr. Foster's assistants yesterday, and I was pleased with the care I received.

I was treated by Drs PA. She was wonderful

Excellent doctor!

Listened to concerns and excellent explaination

Always positive

He is wonderful. He is thorough, professional and kind.

Professional and helpful

Saw Val his MP Very thorough informative and gave me all the time I needed

Dr. Foster is very patient, personable and empathetic to his patients. He takes time to listen and understand your concerns. I had hand surgery 7 weeks ago and I'm struggling with the recovery. He provided additional options to explore and explained that 1/3 of the patients having trigger finger surgery can take 3 months to fully heal.

Dr Foster was very nice and very knowledgeable! He explained everything to me & it was easy to understand! He answered all of my questions & was patient with them! I'm very happy I chose him!

He was super nice, a great communicator, and talked in terms that I can understand. I would highly recommend him.

Very professional, pleasant, highly skilled and great communicator

Dr foster explained what he saw in my mri and the options that I have. Dr foster answered all my questions.

Always friendly. Always taking time to listen.

Prompt. Thorough.

Dr. Foster always spends time with his patients to know what's needed

Dr. Foster is a very knowledgeable, competent, caring, personable physician in whom I have complete confidence. You would be fortunate to be able to hire more physicians as capable and enjoyable as he.

Very polite and helpful

Great Dr & staff !!! Listened to my history & explained treatment plan very well THANK YOU ! 👍🏻

Very detailed and explains everything well. Also answers all your questions. Good personality

Met with Valerie. She spent the time needed with me and was so thorough, as well as explaining options and what to do next. Very satisfied. I wouldn’t see anyone else but Dr. Foster or Valerie.

So sweet, took time to listen, explain, and an extra step to look deeper. I appreciate what the entire staff. I am so glad that I was referred to Dr. Foster. Per my own research, he was who I chose anyways.

Great job

He is awesome! Always takes his time and really listens. Explains everything throughly!

Very pleasant

Staff , PA and Physician are all excellent and extremely helpful. Would highly recommend this team. Thank you

did agreat job on the wrist

Dr. Foster was very informative and provided options for my trigger thumb. He was consultative and gave me the option of how and where surgery could be done.

He was very nice and explained everything

Wait time was non existent! Thoroughly explained the medical issue. Offered possible treatments Was very sympathetic while giving me the shot. AND if it works I’ll nominate him for Physician of the Year!

Excellent Doctor. Explains things very well. Very personable. I will go back

Would recommend to all. Very helpful in answering all your questions so you leave with a plan to help you get better.

Kind, gave clear feedback, and not for nothing: he SMILED! When the news is that a wrist has improved, it felt great to see my doctor smile about it! I was in a good mood the rest of the day

He did everything he could to make me feel good about the situation that I’m in. Explained everything in an understandable manner. Felt better about my situation than when I walked in

Actually, I haven’t had the pleasure of seeing Dr. foster in person for years, but the PA I saw was outstanding.

Did a pretty good Damm job thx Brian 🤝

Great staff and Val was awesome

Best ortho doctor around!

Excellent Doctor referred Anita Felts to Dr Foster any body asked will refer them to Dr Foster did both hands with carpal tunnel surgery and are healing now!!!

Spent much more time discussing options. Much more personable than Dr. Behr and didn't push surgery on me.

Very friendly… answered all my questions

Kind, attentive, competent doctor!

Dr. Foster is a great Dr. Who puts his patients well being first and after care follow up is excellent

Awesome

Dr. Brian Foster is an awesome doctor. He fixed my hand and it feels better than it ever has.

Very professional, courteous, kind and answered all questions and concerns regarding procedures.

Valerie was excellent.

Courteous and kind. Very good with young kids.

Excellent doctor!

I saw Valerie not Dr Foster, but she was superb. Very professional, explained things well, pleasant demeanor. She has my confidence.

Great bedside manner. Very patient and through. Answers every question. Explains so the issue is understandable. Recommend him highly!

Explained everything to me, did not feel rushed.

Excellent!!! Dr Foster saved my finger with his team. He also did carpal tunnel surgery, and elbow nerve work.’

I never saw Dr. Foster in the office; I saw his PA. I met him briefly before the surgery.

Outstanding service and concern for my issues. Would highly recommend Dr. Foster.

Very great first impression

Very quick and painless, highly recommend

I haven't seen Brian Foster - only his PA who is VERY good.

Dr Foster and his team explained everything that is going on with my situation. They made sure I understood the the plan they have for me going forward. I left feeling thankful they were taking care of me.

Best out there!

Very knowledgeable with both diagnosis and discussed multiple treatment options.

Very caring very courteous very punctual was out within an hour from my appointment!!! thank you orthopedic Illinois

Excellent! Dr. Foster has wonderful bedside manner. He listens intently to questions, is honest and informative in his answers. He is kind and compassionate. He works well with his team and appears to be well respected by them.

He showed he cared about me.

great communication

FANTASTIC doctor!

I have been to several hand surgeons over the years, but none that are better than Dr. Foster. He is patient, kind and literally takes the time to explain your x-rays to you in a way that you don't feel left out of your own experience. I highly recommend Dr. Foster to anyone.

Fast, thorough and friendly

This is a very straight forward Doctor leaves nothing for the imagination. Answered all my questions and treated me with dignity and respect. I am so glad that Torri Homb referred me to him.

Dr. Foster was friendly, reassuring, and compassionate. He spent time listening to me and then thoroughly explained, in layman terms, what was wrong with my wrist. He was professional and knowledgeable.

Attentive and friendly. I've never had a bad experience at Dr. Foster's office.

Wow! Amazing doctor! Caring, explains things well, not rushed. Gave me all the options as well as his opinion. Extremely helpful.

EXCELLENT DOCTOR !!! BOTH DOCTORS PROVIDE AMAZING CARE …KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK !!! YOU ROCK !!

Very good visit Dr. Foster explained everything that was going on with my elbow and wrist! Everyone works together! Happy with all my visits to Ortho of Illinois !

Professional courteous knowledgeable hand specialist. Builds confidence for patients!9

Great Personality, Listened to what you had to say and had a answer you could understand.

Very kind, smiles easily. Explains well and offered multiple options for my care.

Exception

Knowledgeable, polite, caring & professional. Entire staff the same. Would highly recommend this place over any where else?

Took the time to thoroughly explain my radial head break and his treatment recommendations.

Very informative & s

Took time to listen, and Answered all my questions. I would recommend orthoillinois to everyone.

Dr Foster took the time to answer all my questions. He was personable and professional.

Wet late for appt.

I did not see Brian Foster, Seen a student Doctor

Appointment with him, but never met him. Seems wrong to me. But Ortho will bill medicare for a Dr. appointment

Explains condition and treatment extremely well. Informs about what to expect after treatment and what would trigger additional visit for the same condition.

Dr Foster was very nice and patient with me today. Explaining in detail the surgery I will need.

Great bedside manners. Explained situation very well.

Very professional and relational. Great instructions for care. Listens to my concerns

Dr. Foster was very nice and patient when explaining my condition and the steps we could take for treatment. I really appreciate his bedside manner and care. Highly recommend!

Great doctor. Wonderful bed side mmaker.

He is extremely knowledgeable, great bedside manner and very willing to address my needs. I certainly highly recommend him and feel he is excellent at his job.

Feel like there is a problem but not on film..Feel like they think's it's in your mind.You can see some of the problem..No one blaming any one .

First time seeing Dr. Foster. Very informative of my questions & concerns. Felt comfortable with him

Dr. Foster listened and acknowledged my concerns and issues. Explained treatment and what to expect moving forward. I'm satisfied.

quick, efficient, knowlegeable

Very friendly, listens to what your saying.very friendly, makes you feel relaxed.

Dr. Foster was so personable and explained everything so clear and in depth with me. He made me feel like he valued my care and not like a number. I feel very comfortable in going forward with the next step in my treatment.

very nice and engaging doctor

He explained everything well, gave options and I felt he was honest and trustworthy. Gave shot with skill so I hardly felt it.

Seems to be very committed to his patients. Is a very good listener and communicator.

+ +

Exceptional physician and surgeon. He is extremely knowledgeable in his specialty, has a terrific bedside manner!! Highly recommend him!!

Dr Foster is such a friendly, easy to talk to, down to Earth dr. He is very thorough in giving instructions and explaining what is going on.

Didn't see the doctor. The PA And Nurse were very professional and efficient.

100% confidence in he and his staff. Excellent communication. Feel that I am being well cared for.

Dr. Foster takes the time with me at my visit. He answers all my questions in a language that I can uderstand. He knows my history and will not put me through tests and on meds to make my pain go away. He is an awesome doctor!

Most informative Are there any foods that good or not good for this condition? Wait time went smooth. No problem. Thx. barb U.

Brian knows how to take care of patients.

Courteous, Prompt, and thorough.

He listens well and took time answering my questions. Explains things well. Caring.

Extremely friendly, easy to talk to, explains in a manner that is completely understandable, and always pleasant no matter the situation!

He was very friendly and explained everything to me in an easily understandable way.

Dr. Foster was great

I didn’t see Dr Foster but was happy with the care I received.

Dr. Foster was friendly, and I felt at ease immediately. He showed me my MRI and thoroughly explained what I was seeing, and he offered to treat my injury at that time if I desired, or I could wait to see if it would heal on its own. I opted for the treatment, which he administered immediately. If anyone ever needs to see a hand specialist, I would recommend him highly.

Super thorough, knowledgeable, kind, friendly, and accommodating. Every time I’ve been to Orthoillinois for myself or my kids (4 doctors and PT) it’s been fabulous.

I worked with Dr. Foster’s assistant Valerie and was very pleased with how thorough she was and concerned about answering any questions I had

Great

Excellent surgeon. Listens to your concerns. Let’s the patient make the decision if surgery is the best choice for them.

I couldn't be happier with Dr. Foster. he is exactly who you want treating you. He was informative and spent the time answering my questions and made sure i was comfortable and understood hi answers. I 100% would refer Dr. Foster to anyone in need of a ortho surgeon.

Very kind, thorough and knowledgeable

Great bedside manner, very friendly, took his time to explain what he found.

Very satisfied

It was Valerie actually who saw mw today. But 5 stars for her too. Both have been awesome to work with

Excellent doctor. Very friendly and great follow through.

Dr. Foster is always very thorough in explaining what's going on with my hands. He's very nice and friendly.

Dr Foster is very professional and thorough. I feel he listened to all my concerns and gave me several treatment options.

Dr. Foster and his staff treated me and my son very well! The attentiveness they show is above what is expected! And they make sure you have all of the information you need before hand, during and after surgery and/or procedures! Thank You

Very friendly and always explains everything

Very professional and polite

Helpful with my hand pain and very easy to work with .

Excellent we are blessed to have service with my gang green with such a excellent doctor

Personable and not rushed!! A great teacher of the problem And the surgical intervention. Very thorough with his explanations of the surgery and rehabilitation ! I highly recommend him:)

I saw his nurse practitioner who was friendly and professional.

Great communicator, took his time explaining the nature of my problem and how to treat it, would definitely visit him again and recommend him to others.

Excellent visit!

I really like Dr. Brian Foster, he is a excellent doctor and he is friendly. I also like his Nurse Practitioner she is great and friendly as well. They both convey their message easy to the patient. I received excellent care concerning my hand and carpal tunnel surgery along with the Post OP care.

Best of the best

Dr. Foster was amazing! He took his time to thoroughly explain what was going on with my wrist and discuss all treatment options. He eased my pain and my mind!

Thorough, friendly, answered all my questions!

Always nice and funny and always has an answer for me.

Dr. Foster takes the time to listen to his patients and offer information and advice. He offers options and recommendations, then acts on the path you choose. I also appreciate his patient and kind demeanor.

Always wonderf professional, great Dr and Staff

Down to earth answered questions with understanding answers. Polite

Dr. Foster and his staff were/are AMAZING! They took such care and the best option of my Surgery of a broken wrist. He even went above and beyond doing a Carpal Tunnel Release, as that would eventually need to be done with the type of break I had would have damaged this tendon. I am the Bionic Women now, as I also needed metal plate with screws. After only 12 weeks I am able to do most everything. Lots of my own PT exercises created and done multiple times a day is the key to bouncing back

He is a Beast

Very friendly and encouraging during my recovery. Knew when and who to refer me to when needed.

Dr. Foster is hand down the BEST. He Takes all the time needed to address any and ALL of your concerns. I would recommend him to anyone.

Doctor Foster has excellent bedside Manner and excellent technique I had a cortisone shot today that was very very tolerable thank you so much

Although I was scheduled to meet with Dr. Foster, I met with his P.A.

Great doctor. Explained the procedure in detail and made me feel comfortable. I appreciate his kind demeanor and feel like I made the right choice for my care.

Very caring & sensitive to the situation. Friendly, answered my questions & concerns, very professional

I've had two surgeries with Dr. Foster and both turned out perfect, one on the elbow and another on the wrist. Professional, and polite. Definitely would recommend.

I did not see Dr. Foster. I saw a female dr instead.

Absolutely excellent. Obviously knows his business but had time for my questions too. Really comfortable with everything!

Very knowledgeable, explains and goes over x-rays with you and to top it all, he does it all with a great, encouraging attitude.

Had Val take care of me twice now. Very nice & great bed side manner. Wish all were like her.

After a horrible experience and months of pain and suffering with a different surgeon, Dr Foster accepted to care for me and has been for several weeks now along with the therapist (Ann) at Orthoillinois. I must say thanks to Dr Foster and my awesome therapist i am healing and progressing every day. Soon il have another surgery and continue to heal and progress. Thanks Dr Foster for restoring my faith !!!!

Dr. Foster’s physicians assistant waited on me. She was very concise very thorough gave me several options but with the least evasive to the most of it invasive. We decided on the best plan treatment for the trigger finger in my right hand and the arthritis in the thumb joint. I was very pleased & comfortable.

Great Physician to work with. This will be my second surgery and wouldn’t have anyone performing it.

I only saw his Physician’s Assistant that appointment and she was excellent! I look forward to my next appointment.

Did a great job on emergency surgery of my hand due to infection. Bedside manner nice and concerned.

I had his PA who was very professional and helpful

Very professional and c.

Thank you

Very helpful in understanding and conversing options. Wish the scheduler would've been better on my visit! 1 hour waits are unacceptable!

Good guy, makes ya feel at ease.

Doctor foster did a great job on my broken wrist

really listened to me. took time to answer my questions

He was awesome and answered all my questions. I fell like my condition was addressed. Not happy with the therapy department as the splint put on my finger did not last one whole day and I am not driving back to Rockford 40 miles round trip and another charge to have it fixed. My husband will make it do but surely not what should have happened.

Excellent results, nice manner, Valerie included!!!

Truly genuine

Appreciated being seen quickly by him - both times I’ve needed to. He’s been helpful at coming up with a better solution this second time I saw him.

Doctor Foster is awesome doctor, but his nurse is horrible !!! ( to put explain her nicely)

Dr Brian Foster is a fantastic doctor and is very compassionate. I met Dr. Foster on September 19th 2019 and he made me feel very comfortable and I immediately had complete faith in him. He suggested surgery for the Carpel Tunnel Syndrome that I had, and I did have major pain. He operated the very next day and I am grateful that he did. I am now recovering from the surgery which happened today, September 20, 2019. Thank you Dr. Foster for your excellent care.

Great Doctor

Dr foster is a AWESOME and caring and kind person ..he explains any procedures and any medical concerns very throughly..if you are in need of a respectful doctor and knowledgeable and understanding this is your DOCTOR..he is one of the BEST

Dr. Foster has fixed my elbow and my hand, and I'm so grateful for him!

Did NOT see Brian this last visit when I called to make an appointment with him! My problem not serious enough I guess.

It's hard to get into seeing him and I am still waiting for surgery to be scheduled, even though it's been okayed. He is great doctor, just frustrated with changed appointments and the long wait for a response to a call in question to be answered.

Very friendly and informative.

First visit fast and very professional

Dr foster very professional good sense of humor I am very happy with him also he has a very good staff

Always a pleasure to see Dr. Foster! He is friendly, knowledgeable and explains things in easily understandable lingo.

Very nice, personable, and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him.

Great Surgeon! He knows his stuff!

Terrific doc!

Dr Foster has done an exceptional job on my arm. He takes the time to explain everything in detail and he is also a very good listener. I would highly recommend Dr Foster. I have been extremely happy with the outcome.

Excellent

Dr. Foster, Val and his team are awesome! Explained everything throughly to where I understood everything that was going on . very happy with my treatment.

Explained everything and truly seems to haven't health in mind

Dr. Foster always answers my questions. He never appears rushed when he's in the room with me. He's an excellent physician

Dr. Foster was so friendly and very informative with my son's injury.