Overview
Dr. Dirk Elston is professor and chairman of the Department of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina, in Charleston. He is the editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, and served as president of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Dermatopathology. He is an honorary professor at China Medical University in Shenyang, China and guest professor at the Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University in Changsha, China. He is an honorary member of the German Society of Dermatology.Dr. Elston is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College, did his dermatology residency at Walter Reed Medical Center and a dermatopathology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. He is the author of over 400 peer reviewed publications, is one of three authors of Andrews Diseases of the Skin,.
Dr. Elston is highly rated in 47 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kimura Disease, Muir-Torre Syndrome, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 436 peer reviewed articles.
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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.
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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.
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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 803-865-4500. 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 Kimura Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dirk Elston is classified as an Distinguished expert for Kimura Disease, 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 Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Kimura Disease, Muir-Torre Syndrome, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.
Does Dr. Dirk Elston participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Dirk Elston has published 436 articles and abstracts on conditions like Kimura Disease. 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 803-865-4500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- AcrospiromaDr. Elston isDistinguished. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Actinic KeratosisDr. Elston isDistinguished. Learn about Actinic Keratosis.
- Autosomal Recessive HypotrichosisDr. Elston isDistinguished. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.
- Basal Cell Skin CancerDr. Elston isDistinguished. Learn about Basal Cell Skin Cancer.
- Benign Chronic PemphigusDr. Elston isDistinguished. Learn about Benign Chronic Pemphigus.
- Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur SyndromeDr. Elston isDistinguished. Learn about Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome.
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- Alopecia AreataDr. Elston isAdvanced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- Bowen's DiseaseDr. Elston isAdvanced. Learn about Bowen's Disease.
- BullaeDr. Elston isAdvanced. Learn about Bullae.
- Bullous PemphigoidDr. Elston isAdvanced. Learn about Bullous Pemphigoid.
- Contact DermatitisDr. Elston isAdvanced. Learn about Contact Dermatitis.
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
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- Acanthosis NigricansDr. Elston isExperienced. Learn about Acanthosis Nigricans.
- AcneDr. Elston isExperienced. Learn about Acne.
- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Elston isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- Acrokeratoelastoidosis of CostaDr. Elston isExperienced. Learn about Acrokeratoelastoidosis of Costa.
- Aplasia Cutis CongenitaDr. Elston isExperienced. Learn about Aplasia Cutis Congenita.
- Atopic DermatitisDr. Elston isExperienced. Learn about Atopic Dermatitis.