Carol Foster, MD
Professor Emerita, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Director of the Balance Laboratory, University of Colorado Hospital
Professor
Clinic (720) 848-2800
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Gender: Female
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Practice Locations

Hearing and Balance Center - Anschutz
1635 Aurora Ct
6th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2800
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UCHealth Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
6th floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2820
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Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
Center Affiliations

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
  • Colorado Medical License, License (1994)
  • California Medical License, License (1983)
  • DEA, License (1983)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Brain and Nervous System
  • Migraine
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Dizziness and Vertigo
  • Symptoms and Manifestations
Clinical Interest for Patients
Diagnosis and treatment of all forms of dizziness and imbalance

Care Philosophy
Dizziness is best treated through a multidisciplinary approach that includes assessment of the contributions of the ears, brain and body to balance with correction of problems in each area.

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (1981)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BA, Point Loma Nazarene University (CA) (1977)

Internships:
  • University of California (San Diego) Program (1982)

Residency Program:
  • University of California (San Diego) Program, Surgery (1983)

Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Otology & Neurotology (1995)
  • UCLA Medical Center Program, NIH Fellowship, Neuro-otology (1994)

Recognition & Awards

  • Denver's Top Doctors, Otolaryngology, 5280 Magazine (2020)
    also 2018
  • America's Top Physicians, Consumer's Research Council of America (2018)
  • Champion of Vestibular Medicine, Vestibular Disorders Association (2014)

Professional Memberships

  • Academy of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Member
  • American Medical Association, Member

Research & Grants

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term="Foster CA"[Author]
Grants
  • Zonal Variations in Calyx Properties of the Crista (2014)
    American Hearing Research Foundation, $20000
Research interests for Patients:
We are presently doing studies on Meniere's disease and Sleep apnea-related dizziness.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Dizziness and Balance Rehabilitation

Research Interest for Referring Providers
Research interests include Benign Positional Vertigo, Meniere Disease and sleep apnea-related dizziness in addition to general dizziness disorders.
Clinic Phone: (720) 848-2800
Fax Phone: (720) 848-2811