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Dr. Allen Elster, MD
Critical Care Medicine* Age 41
Dr. Allen Elster, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. Allen Elster, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Asheville, NC.
Dr. Allen Elster, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Allen Elster, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 41
Asheville, NC
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience
Dr. Allen Elster, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Asheville, NC.

About Dr. Allen Elster, MD

Dr. Elster 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, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Asheville, NC and has 15 years experience. Dr. Elster currently practices at Asheville Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates and is affiliated with Mission Hospital, Mission Hospital McDowell, Angel Medical Center and Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. Dr. Elster has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Elster's office accepts new patients. Dr. Elster is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Shortness of Breath
Pneumonia
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Shortness of Breath
Pneumonia
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Bronchoscopy
Pleural Effusion
Interstitial Lung Disease
Respiratory Failure
Emphysema
Sleep Study
Hypoxemia
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Sleep Apnea
Mild Asthma
Asthma
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Lung Cancer
Breast Cancer
Pulmonary Hypertension
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Breast Lump
Pneumonitis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Severe Asthma
Bronchiectasis
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Moderate Asthma
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchiolitis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Alkalosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anemia
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Anorectal Abscess
Asbestosis
Aspergillosis
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Blastomycosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Central Cyanosis
Chest Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Coal Workers Pneumoconiosis
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dyslipidemia
E. Coli Pneumonia
Empyema
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Eosinophilic Asthma
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Heart Disease
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Ileus
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Impairments of Consciousness
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipid Disorders
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Long COVID Disorder
Lung Abscess
Lung Carcinoma
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
Overweight
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Polyneuropathy
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pyloric Stenosis
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Rib Fracture
Sarcoidosis
Septic Embolism
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Thyroid Cancer
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Valley Fever
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Ventral Hernia
Wheezing
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Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Arterial Line Insertion
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Central Line Insertion
Chest Tube Insertion
Endoscopic Biopsy Bronchus Robotic Assist
Endotracheal Intubation
Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
Lumbar Puncture
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Thoracentesis
Ultrasound, Endobronchial
Ventilator Management

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Private HealthCare Systems
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • PPO Plus PPO
  • Aetna
  • Tricare
  • Anthem
  • United Healthcare

Where Dr. Allen Elster, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Asheville Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates
    30 Choctaw St, Asheville, NC 28801
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Jun 01, 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 01, 2024
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Meet Dr. Allen Elster, MD

Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Elster's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Allen Elster, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Elster's profile.

Dr. Allen Elster, MD is affiliated with Mission Hospital, Mission Hospital McDowell, Angel Medical Center and Blue Ridge Regional Hospital.

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

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Wake Forest School of Medicine
    2011
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • University of South Carolina (GME)
    2012
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine
    2016
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Louisiana State University Health and Sciences Center
    2020
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Allen Elster, MD Practices

  • Mission Hospital

    509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC

  • Mission Hospital McDowell

    430 Rankin Dr, Marion, NC

  • Angel Medical Center

    120 Riverview St, Franklin, NC

  • Blue Ridge Regional Hospital

    125 Hospital Dr, Spruce Pine, NC

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