Carol Foster, MD
Professor Emerita, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Medical School
- MD, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (1981)
Undergraduate School
- BA, Point Loma Nazarene University (CA) (1977)
Internship
- University of California (San Diego) Program (1982)
Residency
- University of California (San Diego) Program, Surgery (1983)
Fellowships
- UCLA Medical Center Program, NIH Fellowship, Neuro-otology (1994)
- University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Otology & Neurotology (1995)
Languages
EnglishDepartment
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryProfessional Titles
- Director of the Balance Laboratory, University of Colorado Hospital
- Professor
Recognitions
- Champion of Vestibular Medicine, Vestibular Disorders Association (2014)
-
Denver's Top Doctors, Otolaryngology, 5280 Magazine
(2020)
also 2018 - America's Top Physicians, Consumer's Research Council of America (2018)
Research Interests
We are presently doing studies on Meniere's disease and Sleep apnea-related dizziness.Publications
- Canal Switch and Re-entry: A Risk of Dix Hallpike During Epley Maneuvers Carol A. Foster M. D. *, Kathleen Zaccaro M.A. **, Darcy Strong Au.D.** Otology Neurotology: Accepted pending minor revision
- Foster CA, Zaccaro K, Strong D: Canal Conversion and Re-entry: A Risk of Dix-Hallpike During Canalith Repositioning Procedures. Otology & Neurotology 2012: 33:199-203
- Foster CA, Ponnappan A, Zaccaro K, Strong D: A comparison of two home exercises for benign positional vertigo: Half somersault vs. Epley maneuver. Audiology & Neurotology EXTRA 2012;2:16-23 (DOI: 10.1159/000337947)
- Foster CA, Zaccaro K, Strong D: Canal Conversion and Re-entry: A Risk of Dix-Hallpike During Canalith Repositioning Procedures. Otology & Neurotology 2012: 33:199-203
- Foster CA, Breeze RE. Endolymphatic hydrops in Ménière's disease: cause, consequence, or epiphenomenon?. Otol Neurotol. 2013 Sep;34(7):1210-4. PubMed PMID: 23921917
- Foster CA, Breeze RE. The Meniere attack: an ischemia/reperfusion disorder of inner ear sensory tissues. Med Hypotheses. 2013 Dec;81(6):1108-15. PubMed PMID: 24199949
- Foster CA: Unilateral Sudden Loss of Vestibular function and Vestibular Neuritis. In: Dispenza F and De Stefano A (ed.) Vertigo: Diagnosis and Management. London:Jaypee Brothers Medical, 2013, in press.
- Rabie AN, Foster CA: Canalith-Repositioning Maneuvers. Medscape Reference, 2009, last update 2012. (online) http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/82945-overview
- Foster CA: Balance and dizziness disorders website. Marion Downs Hearing Center, 2006, last update 2012. (online) http://www.mariondowns.com/balance-and-dizziness-clinic
- Foster CA, Pollard CK. Comparison of caloric reactivity between migraineurs and non-migraineurs. J Laryngol Otol. 2015 Oct;129(10):960-3. PubMed PMID: 26314588
- Meniere's disease Tsutomu Nakashima, Ilmari Pyykkö, Megan A. Arroll, Margaretha L. Casselbrant, Carol A. Foster, Nauman F. Manzoor, Cliff A. Megerian, Shinji Naganawa & Yi-Ho Young Nature Reviews Disease Primers 2, Article number: 16028 (2016) doi:10.1038/nrdp.2016.28 http://www.nature.com/articles/nrdp201628
- Foster CA. Optimal management of Ménière's disease. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2015;11:301-7. PubMed PMID: 25750534
- Foster, CA. Overcoming Positional Vertigo. Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing, in press.
- Foster, CA. Overcoming Positional Vertigo. Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing, 2019.
- Foster CA. Positional vertigo: an easy fix at any age. Today’s Geriatric Medicine, Mar-Apr 2019, Vol 12 No. 2 p. 24 http://www.todaysgeriatricmedicine.com/archive/MA19p24.shtml
- Foster, CA. Overcoming Positional Vertigo. Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing, 2019.
- Foster CA, Machala M. The Clinical Spectrum of Dizziness in Sleep Apnea. Otol Neurotol. 2020 Dec;41(10):1419-1422. doi: 10.1097/MAO.0000000000002824. PMID: 32740553.
- Foster, CA. Overcoming Positional Vertigo. Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing, 2019.
Professional Memberships
- American Medical Association, Member
- Academy of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Member
Practice Locations
Hearing and Balance Center - Anschutz1635 Aurora Ct
6th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2800
UCHealth Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
6th floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2820
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)
- Brain and Nervous System - Migraine
- Brain and Nervous System
- Symptoms and Manifestations
- Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Dizziness and Vertigo
Clinical Interests
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.
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.