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Andrew Laster, MD, Rheumatology, Charlotte, NC

AndrewLasterMDFACR

Rheumatology Charlotte, NC

Arthritis & Osteoporosis Consultants of the Carolinas

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  • Office

    1918 Randolph Rd
    Ste 600
    Charlotte, NC 28207
    Phone+1 704-342-0252
    Fax+1 980-533-7801

Summary

  • Rheumatologist trained at Johns Hopkins (undergrad, med school, housestaff) and Duke (fellowship) with established 10 physician, 4 APPs ( 1 PA; 3 NPs) independent rheumatology practice in Charlotte NC . Experienced in clinical trials, public policy and medical education. Specific interests in access to skeletal health assessment as well as management of osteoporosis, inflammatory arthritis and vasculitis.

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Rheumatology, 1982 - 1985
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1982
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityInternship, Internal Medicine, 1979 - 1980
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1979
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityB.A, Natural Sciences, 1975 - 1975

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1982 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2013
  • Paul D. Miller ISCD Service Award 2007
  • ISCD VFA Instructor of the Year Award. 2007
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Production of a monoclonal antibody that defines a novel, saline extractable, chromatin bound, nuclear auto-antigen.  
    Laster, A.J., Haynes, B.F, Arthritis and Rheumatism 29: (1), S36
  • Use of a monoclonal antibody specific for keratohyalin granules (KHG) to characterize abnormal epithelial maturation in the skin and thymus.  
    Laster, A.J., Haynes, B.F., J.Invest. Dermatology 33:381A
  • Human thymic epithelium contains keratins of differentiated cornified epithelium.  
    Laster, A.J., Haynes, B.F, Clinical Research 33:381A
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Impact of Medicare Cutbacks In DXA Reimbursement on Care of Patients At Risk For Fracture.
    Hayes B, Curtis J, Johnson KC, Laster A, Saag K, Sepanski R, Tanner B, Carbone L, J Clin Densitom 11 : 469-469
  • Longitudinal Patterns in Bone Mass Measurement Among U.S. Medicare Beneficiaries.
    Curtis JR, Carbone L, Cheng H, Hayes B, Laster A, Matthews R, Saag K, Sepanski R, Tanner B, Womack C, Delzell E, JBMR 22: S193.
  • Interim Analysis of the PRIOR Study of Ibandronate (Boniva) in Patients Intolerant to Alendronate (Fosamax) or Risedronate (Actonel): GI Symptoms Improve with Oral a...
    Laster AJ, Martens M, Bonnick SL, Lewiecki EM, Arthritis & Rheum. 54:9 S1420 (S582)
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Press Mentions

  • Vaccinated yet Vulnerable: COVID-19 and the Immunocompromised Patient
    Vaccinated yet Vulnerable: COVID-19 and the Immunocompromised PatientOctober 19th, 2021
  • Why Collaboration Is so Important in Autoimmune Disease
    Why Collaboration Is so Important in Autoimmune DiseaseMay 8th, 2019
  • Osteoporosis Drug Costs Called into Question
    Osteoporosis Drug Costs Called into QuestionAugust 16th, 2017
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Committees

  • Chair, ISCD Public Policy 2006 - Present

Professional Memberships