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DR. DAVID FOST
Allergies and asthma affect millions of people each year. Seasonal allergies, asthma, sinus disease and immune system disorders can disrupt one’ s quality of life, and can even become life-threatening at times. Researchers estimate that up to 15 million Americans have food allergies, and the number of children suffering from food-related allergies is growing every day.
Enter“ Sneeze Doctor” David A. Fost, M. D., athird-generation physician following in the steps of his grandfather, William Fost, M. D. and his father, Arthur Fost, M. D., with whom he shares apractice with state-of-the-art offices in Verona and Sparta.
Dr. Fost made the decision to specialize in allergy-related illnesses because he wanted to make an impact on people suffering from potentially life-threateningproblems.“ Helping someone who suffers from asthma and allergies and getting their problem under control so they can return to anormal, happy life is amost rewarding feeling,” explains Dr. Fost. One of his greatest strengths as a physician is his ability to see the clinical picture from the patient’ s point of view and to implement a treatment plan from an empathetic and practical perspective. He prides himself on the compassion, care and concern that his practice shows to every one of their patients – apractice built on dignity and respect.
One of the most fulfilling aspects of Dr. Fost’ s career is his work with children.“ Especially with the increase in food allergies, children seem to be hit the hardest,” states TopDoctor Fost.“ Helping them get back to their active and happy selves is agreat joy. This part of my practice is tremendously rewarding and fun.”
Only through rigorous study and training could
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one attain the level of success that Dr. Fost has achieved. He received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he was awarded the Alfred I. DuPont Pediatric Prize for“ the student whose performance best demonstrates the qualities of academic and clinical excellence, human compassion and commitment to the welfare of others.” Followingcame his internship and residency at the University of Wisconsin Children’ s Hospital; he then spent one year teaching clinical pediatrics at the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester, England. Dr. Fost completed afellowship in allergy / immunology at the internationally recognized National Jewish Medical and Research CenterinDenver, Colorado. It is the only medical and research center in the U. S. devoted entirely to respiratory, allergic and immune system diseases.
As a frequent lecturer on asthma and allergy topics, Dr. Fost shares his real life experiences and knowledge with medical students and residents. He hasreceived numerous accolades and awards in his field.