Expertise in
51
conditions
Expertise in
51
conditions
Carolina Family Care Inc.
2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 
Charleston, SC 

Overview

Dirk Elston is an Oncologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Elston is highly rated in 51 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Kimura Disease, Muir-Torre Syndrome, and Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 478 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Dermatology in PA

Hospital Affiliations

Coastal Carolina Hospital
Musc Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
VIVA Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Carolina Family Care Inc.
2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
Other Locations
MUSC University Hospital
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Elston has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


478 Total Publications

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dirk Elston

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dirk Elston?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Dirk Elston by calling their office at 843-792-1414. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Dirk Elston a top-rated expert for Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dirk Elston is classified as an Distinguished expert for Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Dirk Elston specialize in?

While Dr. Dirk Elston is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Kimura Disease, and Muir-Torre Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Dirk Elston participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Dirk Elston has published 478 articles and abstracts on conditions like Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis. You can view a list of Dr. Dirk Elston's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Dirk Elston accept my insurance?

Dr. Dirk Elston accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-1414 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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