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 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.
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2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 2nd Floor, Charleston, SC 29407
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dirk M. Elston
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dirk M. Elston?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dirk M. Elston by calling their office at 843-792-3021. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dirk M. 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 M. 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 M. Elston specialize in?
While Dr. Dirk M. 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 M. Elston participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Dirk M. Elston has published 478 articles and abstracts on conditions like Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis. You can view a list of Dr. Dirk M. 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 M. Elston accept my insurance?
Dr. Dirk M. Elston accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-3021 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- AcrospiromaDr. Elston isDistinguished. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Actinic KeratosisDr. Elston isDistinguished. Learn about Actinic Keratosis.
- Alopecia AreataDr. Elston isDistinguished. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- 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.
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- Atopic DermatitisDr. Elston isAdvanced. Learn about Atopic Dermatitis.
- 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.
- Autosomal Recessive Cutis Laxa Type 1Dr. Elston isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Cutis Laxa Type 1.