

Pediatrics
Charles Foster, M.D.
Staff Physician, Center for Pediatric Infectious Diseases; Medical Director, Pediatric Infection Control, Cleveland Clinic Pediatric Institute
Charles Foster, MD, is a Staff Physician in the Center for Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Pediatric Institute, Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Foster consults on children with general pediatric infectious disease problems. He has a special interest in the management of infections in children with compromised immune systems. He is the Medical Director for Pediatric Infection Control. His research interests focus on Quality and Patient Safety and the prevention of healthcare associated infections. Dr. Foste
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics
- American Board of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Education & Training
- Undergraduate: Haverford College (BA, 1986)
- Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (MD, 1991)
- Residency: Johns Hopkins Hospital (Pediatrics, 1991–1994)
- Fellowship: National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD (Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, 1994–1997)
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Hospital (Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 1999–2001)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Hillcrest Hospital
- Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital
- Akron General Medical Center
- South Pointe Hospital
- Cleveland Clinic
Experience
35+ years in practice