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Dr. Allen Elster II, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 39
Dr. Allen Elster II, MD
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Dr. Allen Elster II, MD is an Internist in Asheville, NC.
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Dr. Allen Elster II, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 39
Asheville, NC
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience
Dr. Allen Elster II, MD is an Internist in Asheville, NC.

About

Dr. Elster II graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine in 2011 and completed a residency at East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine.Dr. Allen Elster II, MD is an Internist in Asheville, NC and has 13 years experience. Dr. Elster II currently practices at Asheville Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates and are affiliated with Mission Hospital and Mission Hospital McDowell. At present, Dr. Elster II received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Elster II's office accepts new patients. Dr. Elster II is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Asheville Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates
    30 Choctaw St Ste A, Asheville, NC 28801
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Jun 02, 2024
Dr. Elster listened to my concerns and was very thorough with blood work and testing. We found out I have asthma and he started inhalers that have helped. Very personable and overall nice person who cares.
Diana Burton — Jun 02, 2024
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Wake Forest School of Medicine
    2011
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of South Carolina (GME)
    2012
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine
    2016
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Louisiana State University Health and Sciences Center
    2020
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Dr. Allen Elster II, MD is affiliated with Mission Hospital and Mission Hospital McDowell.

Yes, Dr. Allen Elster II, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mission Hospital

    509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC

  • Mission Hospital McDowell

    430 Rankin Dr, Marion, NC