Dirk M. Elston
Expertise in
52
conditions
Expertise in
52
conditions
2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 2nd Floor, 
Charleston, SC 

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 52 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muir-Torre Syndrome, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Kimura Disease, and Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 453 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Elston is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Dermatology
General Surgery

Licenses

Pathology in PA

Fellowships

Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 1992

Hospital Affiliations

Coastal Carolina Hospital
Musc Medical Center
Trident Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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Locations

MUSC Health Dermatology at West Ashley Medical Pavilion
2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 2nd Floor, Charleston, SC 29407

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.


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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 Muir-Torre Syndrome?

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

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

Yes. Dr. Dirk M. Elston has published 453 articles and abstracts on conditions like Muir-Torre Syndrome. 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.

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