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Robin Foster, MD

Robin Foster, MD

Professor of pediatrics and emergency medicine, Director, child protection team
Specialties

Emergency medicine, Child protection

Board Certifications

General Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Child Abuse

Locations

Children's Pavilion
1000 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Children's Tower - Children's Emergency Entrance
1001 E. Marshall Street
Richmond, VA 23219

Areas of interest

Child injury
Child abuse and neglect

Bio

Dr. Foster leads our Child Protection Team, a group of compassionate experts who evaluate, diagnose and treat children who have been sexually or physically abused or neglected. The team works closely with Child Protective Services and law enforcement to ensure the safety and well-being of children across our region. Our team is a nationally accredited Children’s Advocacy Center, which is a child-focused, multidisciplinary program aimed at supporting children who have experienced abuse or neglect and preventing future cases. 

Dr. Foster is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Emergency Physicians. 

Education

Medical School VCU School of Medicine
Residency VCU Medical Center
Fellowship St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

Research interests

Abusive head trauma, Child abuse and neglect

Ratings & reviews

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