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Dr. Andrew Laster, MD

Rheumatology* Age 71
Dr. Andrew Laster, MD
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Dr. Andrew Laster, MD is a Rheumatologist in Charlotte, NC.
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Dr. Andrew Laster, MD

Rheumatology* Age 71
Charlotte, NC
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Dr. Andrew Laster, MD is a Rheumatologist in Charlotte, NC.

About

Dr. Laster graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1979 and completed a residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.Dr. Andrew Laster, MD is a Rheumatologist in Charlotte, NC and has 45 years experience. Dr. Laster currently practices at Arthritis & Osteoporosis Consultants Of The Carolinas and are affiliated with MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center and Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. Dr. Laster has experience treating conditions like Arthritis, Osteoporosis and Rheumatoid Arthritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Laster received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 42 times. Dr. Laster's office accepts new patients. Dr. Laster is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Chondrocalcinosis
Gout
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Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Neck
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Dermatomyositis
Fibromyalgia
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Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Malaise and Fatigue
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Psoriatic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Sarcoidosis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spondylitis
Temporal Arteritis
Vasculitis
Steroid Injection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Chronic Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Raynaud's Disease
Sarcoid Arthropathy
Scleroderma
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Ultrasound

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Locations

  1. 1 Arthritis & Osteoporosis Consultants Of The Carolinas
    1918 Randolph Rd Ste 600, Charlotte, NC 28207
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (704) 936-0875
  2. 2 Arthritis & Osteoporosis
    1918 Randolph Rd Ste 600, Charlotte, NC 28207
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (704) 342-0252

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3.5
Based on 42 Reviews
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1 Star (13)

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May 03, 2024
He is always well read about the drugs and the needs of his patients. WE in Charlotte are lcky to have aman of his caliber practicing in medicine, esp. paople like me who have autoimmune disease.
— May 03, 2024
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Specialties*
Rheumatology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    1980
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    1981
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke University Hospital
    1981
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Andrew Laster, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Laster's profile.

Dr. Laster frequently treats the following conditions: Arthritis, Osteoporosis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Andrew Laster, MD is affiliated with MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center and Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Andrew Laster, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center

    800 W Meeting St, Lancaster, SC

  • Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

    200 Hawthorne Ln, Charlotte, NC