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Dr. Andrew Laster MD

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

4/5(56)
1918 Randolph Rd Suite 600 Charlotte NC, 28207
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About

Dr. Andrew Laster is a rheumatologist practicing in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Laster specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Laster treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.

Education and Training

Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1979

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1979

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Osteoporosis
  • Arthritis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Lupus
  • Pain

Dr. Andrew Laster MD's Practice location

Practice At 1918 Randolph Rd Suite 600

1918 Randolph Rd Suite 600 -
Charlotte, NC 28207
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New patients: 704-342-0252
Fax: 980-533-7801, 704-342-1853

Arthritis & Osteoporosis Consultants of the Carolinas

7810 Ballantyne Commons Parkway Suite 300 -
Charlotte, NC 28277
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New patients: 704-342-0252
Fax: 704-790-4480
http://www.aocc.md/

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Dr. Andrew Laster MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 56 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Rheumatologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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