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Dr. Pamela Foster

General Surgeon

Surgeon Portola Valley, CA Palo Alto Medical Foundation

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Overview

Level

Staff

Function

Healthcare

Tenure

14 years at Palo Alto Medical Foundation

Gender

Female

Connections

273

Position in HealthTal Database

22,604 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Surgeon specialty. Pamela Foster is one of them.
2,115 Surgeons are based in CA (out of 155,461 total healthcare contacts in that state).
377 contacts at Palo Alto Medical Foundation are tracked in HealthTal.
Typical Surgeon compensation in CA: $448,000 – $944,000 (median $655,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
Top employers of Surgeons in CA: Kaiser Permanente (169), Sutter Health (26), Us Navy (25).
5% of Surgeons in CA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
75% of Surgeons in CA have verified education credentials on file.

Data refreshed July 2026.

Public records & verifications

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Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.

Education

University of California Berkeley

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Stanford University School of Medicine

Virginia Mason Medical Center

Joan & Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University

University of California Berkeley

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Menlo-Atherton High School

Skills

General Surgery Laparoscopic Surgery Bariatric Surgery Minimally Invasive Procedures Advanced Laparoscopic Procedures Endoscopic Surgery

About Palo Alto Medical Foundation

Industry

Hospitals & Physicians Clinics

Employees

5000+

Revenue

$1B+

Website

pamf.org

Professional Overview

Dr. Pamela Foster is a General Surgeon, currently affiliated with Palo Alto Medical Foundation, based in Portola Valley, CA. As a surgeon, Dr. Foster contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Portola Valley, CA. They have been with Palo Alto Medical Foundation for 14 years. Dr. Foster holds academic credentials, including Master of Arts (M.A.) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), from University of California Berkeley and Stanford University School of Medicine. Core competencies include General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Procedures, Advanced Laparoscopic Procedures. Palo Alto Medical Foundation operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit surgeon professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to surgeon specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Portola Valley, CA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Pamela Foster located?

Dr. Pamela Foster is based in Portola Valley, CA. They are currently affiliated with Palo Alto Medical Foundation.

What is Dr. Pamela Foster's specialty?

Dr. Pamela Foster specializes in Surgeon. Their current role is General Surgeon.

Where does Dr. Pamela Foster currently work?

Dr. Pamela Foster currently works at Palo Alto Medical Foundation. They have been there for 14 years.

What is Dr. Pamela Foster's educational background?

Dr. Pamela Foster attended University of California Berkeley and Stanford University School of Medicine.

How do I contact Dr. Pamela Foster for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a Surgeon?

Recruiting surgeons typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for surgeons across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

What is the average salary for a Surgeon in CA?

Surgeons in CA typically earn $448,000 to $944,000 annually, with a median of $655,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.