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Katherine L Foster

Katherine L Foster, DO

Pediatric Dermatology

Accepting New Patients
Need help scheduling? Call (616) 486-5886

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 3-12
  • Adolescent 13-17

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals

About Katherine L Foster

About the Provider

Katherine Foster, DO, is a board-certified physician specializing in pediatric dermatology. Dr. Foster earned her medical degree from A.T. Still University – Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. She completed her dermatology residency at Beaumont Health/Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Farmington Hills, Michigan and her pediatric dermatology fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. 

Her clinical interests include atopic dermatitis, alopecia, psoriasis, birthmarks and pigmented lesions.

Locations

  1. Corewell Health Pediatric Dermatology - 35 Michigan St NE
    • 35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 5201, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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    • Phone: 616-486-5886
    • Fax: 616-267-2401

Experience

Education

  • Fellowship: Henry Ford Hospital, Pediatric Dermatology, 2015
  • Residency: McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU, Dermatology, 2014
  • Internship: Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital, Transitional Year, 2011
  • Medical School: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), 2010

Board Certifications

  • Pediatric Dermatology: American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology, 2015
  • Dermatology: American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology, 2014

Insurance

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  • Aetna/Cofinity
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage Plus Blue
  • BCBS PPO
  • BCBS Traditional
  • Blue Care Network
  • Blue Care Network Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Cross Complete
  • Cigna
  • Coventry First Health
  • Health Alliance Plan by Henry Ford
  • Humana Military (Tricare East)
  • McLaren Commercial
  • McLaren Medicaid
  • McLaren Medicare Advantage
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Meridian AmBetter
  • Meridian Complete (MI Health LINK) Dual Eligible
  • Meridian Medicaid
  • Molina Medicaid/MiChild/Marketplace (Health Plus)
  • Molina Medicare
  • Priority Health Choice Medicaid
  • Priority Health HMO/PPO
  • Priority Health Medicare Advantage
  • Trinity Health Plan of MI
  • UHC/Optum (VA Community Care Network)
  • UM Health Plan
  • United Health Care Commercial
  • United Health Care Community Plan (Medicaid)
  • United Health Care Dual Complete

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

33 ratings, 15 reviews

Corewell Health is committed to delivering high-quality and compassionate care. These ratings and reviews are transparent patient feedback collected via survey following a provider care experience that asks patients and families about the care they received.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2026

    She was so great! She listened to our story attentively and didn’t make me feel like we were wasting her time. She was sweet with our son and patient with his toddler heart. She came to a diagnosis quickly after we’d been searching for answers for over a year. She answered tons of questions for us and made us feel like we mattered and that she genuinely wanted to help our son with his skin condition. So thankful for her!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/7/2026

    She’s incredible and Corewell is lucky to have her!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2026

    Dr. Foster is so kind, patient and helpful. She cares about my daughter. However, what really resonated with me yesterday is that she treats my ten-year old daughter with the utmost respect and talks to HER about her body, not me or her dad. The conversations are directed to the patient not the parent and I am so grateful for this. We are meeting with her regarding a sensitive ailment and her respect and attention toward my daughter has made her feel a part of the plan and not that her doctor and parents are making all of the decisions for her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/26/2026

    She is the BOMB !!!! she knows her stuff and listens when u have a concern ! She problem solves with u !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    She was delayed but instead of rushing us she took all the time we needed to feel comfortable treating our daughters issue.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    I can't say enough positive things about Dr. Foster. She truly cares about her patients and takes the time to get to know them and put them at ease. She speaks to both the child and adult. Dr. Foster also offers multiple ideas for solutions and fully explains each. She is so amazing, words do not do her justice; she needs to be experienced! Thank you, Dr. Foster!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/5/2025

    We have always had a good experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Dr Foster does an amazing job with her patients and the parents, very pleased with her and will always recommend her

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    She was very kind and willing to help find a treatment that my son would be compliant in doing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    She's great but we did have to wait thirty minutes beyond our scheduled appointment to see her. It was a virtual visit (so we were waiting at the computer for a half hour).

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    She is exceptionally great and very knowledgeable and attentive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    She is great!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    Dr. Foster is so compassionate and kind. She understands the sensitivity of my daughter’s diagnosis and makes every effort to connect with her (not easy with teens!) and make her feel seen and heard. She’s very thorough and never makes us feel rushed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Amazing doctor and awesome bed side manner

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2025

    Dr foster went the extra mile! I’m assuming on her own time, she thought about my daughter’s diagnosis. She sent a message out of office hours with her thoughts. A thorough message with data/a study to explain her thoughts. Dr foster didn’t have to do that! It was really appreciated. Nurse Brooke was happy. Energetic. Kind. Warm. Did her best to work with our child while checking her vitals. Nurse Candice remembered our daughter from previous visits. She also provided a warm atmosphere. Made sure we left with absolutely no questions!