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Robert Foster, MD, Ophthalmology, Cincinnati, OH

Robert E Foster MD

Retinal Disease


Ophthalmology Co-Chair, Medical Executive Board, EyeCare Partners

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  • 1945 Cei DrCincinnati, OH 45242

  • Phone+1 513-569-3741

  • Fax+1 513-569-3941

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Summary

  • Robert Foster, MD, is an experienced ophthalmologist based in Cincinnati who specializes in retinal diseases. He is a Partner Physician at the Cincinnati Eye Institute and held a previous position as a Staff Physician at Cleveland Clinic Health System. His education includes a Surgical Retina and Vitreous fellowship completed at the University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Ophthalmology residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and he earned his medical degree at the University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Foster's sub-specialty focus is now medical retina, and he has expertise in conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and retinal vascular disease. He is an active contributor to his field, boasting several publications in prominent medical journals. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and is the past Board Chair of CEI Vision Partners and Board Chair of the Cincinnati Eye Institute.

Education & Training

  • University of Miami Hospital and Clinics
    University of Miami Hospital and ClinicsFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 1992 - 1993
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationResidency, Ophthalmology, 1988 - 1992
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1988
  • Michigan State Univsersity
    Michigan State UnivsersityBS, Biology, Lyman Briggs College, Honors College, 1980 - 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1992 - 2027
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1997 - 2020
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Retina Society
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012-2013
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Middletown’s Atrium Medical Center Now a “Medical Destination”
    Middletown’s Atrium Medical Center Now a “Medical Destination”September 30th, 2015

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