Eric A. Horst
Expertise in
29
conditions

Dr. Eric A. Horst

Endocrinology
1740 Saint Julian Place, 
Columbia, SC 
Accepting New Patients
Referral required
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Expertise in
29
conditions
1740 Saint Julian Place, 
Columbia, SC 

Overview

Eric Horst is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina.

Dr. Horst is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Storm, Obesity in Children, Toxic Nodular Goiter, and Hypothyroidism.

Dr. Horst is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Horst is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Specialist in SC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Palmetto Health Richland

Hospital Affiliations

Prisma Health Baptist
Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

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
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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

Laurel Endocrine and Thyroid Specialists
1740 Saint Julian Place, Columbia, SC 29204

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Horst 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.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

1 Total Publications

Under Pressure: A unique mechanoresponsive mechanism of body site-specific keratin regulation in palmoplantar epidermis.
Under Pressure: A unique mechanoresponsive mechanism of body site-specific keratin regulation in palmoplantar epidermis.
Journal: bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology
Published: September 26, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Eric A. Horst

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Eric A. Horst?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Eric A. Horst by calling their office at 803-256-3534. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Eric A. Horst a top-rated expert for Thyroid Storm?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eric A. Horst is classified as an Advanced expert for Thyroid Storm, 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. Eric A. Horst specialize in?

While Dr. Eric A. Horst is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Thyroid Storm, Obesity in Children, and Toxic Nodular Goiter. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Eric A. Horst participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Eric A. Horst has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thyroid Storm. You can view a list of Dr. Eric A. Horst's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Eric A. Horst accept my insurance?

Dr. Eric A. Horst accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 803-256-3534 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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