Orthopaedics
Brian Foster, MD
Rockford, IL
My interest in medicine began at an early age when my dad, as a busy general surgeon, often took me to work with him while making his rounds on the weekend and on call overnight. I loved everything about the hospital: from the hustle and bustle of a level one trauma center, to how my dad put people at ease with his unparalleled bedside manner. Just as influential was what I saw outside of the hospital: appreciative patients thanking my dad for helping them through times when they were sick or in
20+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified) American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery/Surgery of the Hand - Surgery of the Hand (Certified) Practice Groups and Affiliations Med
Education & Training
- Medical School: MD, Wayne State University School of Medicine - 2006
- Residency: Loyola University Medical Center - 2011
- Fellowship: Brigham and Womens Hospital/Harvard Medical School - 2012
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Orthopaedic Trauma
Conditions & Treatments
Fracture Care
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Northwestern Medicine Nephrology and Hypertension Program
- Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago
- Uw Health
Experience
20+ years in practice