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Dr. Christopher Elder, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Male · Age 47

Dr. Christopher Elder, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Marion, NC and has been practicing for 17 years. He graduated from Joan Sanford I Weill Medical College Of Cornell University in 1997 and specializes in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.

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(828) 659-5459

Asheville Orthopaedic Associates

472 Rankin Dr

Marion, NC 28752

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Dr. Elder accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Aetna HMO; Choice Plus POS II
Amerigroup (Wellpoint): Medicaid
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
CareOregon: Medicaid
CareSource: Medicaid
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO; Open Access
Community Health Choice: Medicaid
Coventry Health Care
Coventry Healthcare of the Carolinas: Coventry Health Care of the Carolinas, Inc. HMO
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Health Net: Medicaid
HealthPlus: Medicaid
HealthPlus Amerigroup: Medicaid
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey: Medicaid
Humana: Choice Care PPO
Husky Health: Medicaid
inHealth: Medicaid
INTotal Health: Medicaid
Medica: Medicaid
Medicaid
Midwest Health Plan: Medicaid
Molina Healthcare: Medicaid
MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO; PHCS Network PPO
Peach State Health Plan: Medicaid
Simply Healthcare Plans: Medicaid
Staywell (Wellcare): Medicaid
UnitedHealthCare: Choice Plus POS; Medicaid; Options PPO; United Healthcare
Wellcare of Georgia: Medicaid

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for North Carolina

No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

No board actions found for the years we collect data

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Dr. Elder's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Joint Pain

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Elder treats Joint Pain more than 98% of his peers

Dr. Elder treats this condition more than 98% of his peers

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Rotator Cuff Tear

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Elder treats Rotator Cuff Tear more than 94% of his peers

Dr. Elder treats this condition more than 94% of his peers

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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Elder treats Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear) more than 93% of his peers

Dr. Elder treats this condition more than 93% of his peers

Dr. Elder's conditions and procedures:

ACL Surgery
Adhesive Capsulitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arm Surgery
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Autoimmune Diseases
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Bursitis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Pelvic Pain
De Quervain's Release
Difficulty With Walking
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
Dupuytren's Contracture
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Elbow Tenotomy
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Fracture
Fracture Care
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Pointer Injuries
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Drainage
Joint Pain
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Replacement
Knee Sprain
Knee Surgery
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Pain
Lupus
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myelopathy
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neck Muscle Strain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Disorders
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

About Me

Biography

Specialties

Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine

Board Certifications

Orthopedic Surgery

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Education

2002

UNC Chapel Hill

Residency Hospital

1998

UNC Chapel Hill

Internship Hospital

1997

Joan Sanford I Weill Medical College Of Cornell University

Medical School

1993

Yale University

Undergraduate School

2002

1998

1997

1993

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Elder's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Elder

4.8

Based on 70 reviews

5 Stars	94.28571428571429%	(66)
4 Stars	0%	(0)
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1 Star	5.714285714285714%	(4)

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I found Dr Elder to be a very compassionate, caring surgeon who is excellent at what he does. He listens to you, gives you all the options (with possible outcomes) and lets you decide what is best for you. He is also very thorough. During surgery he found another issue that had not been...Read More

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Hendersonville, NC – Feb 13, 2019

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Dr. Elder is a great doctor. He is very nice and kind. I would highly recommend him. He is very professional straight to the point and explains everything in depth and detail. He is interested in the patient and their need and spends the time with you that you need. He is an awesome doctor!!!

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emily – Feb 09, 2019

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I would highly recommend Dr. Elder. I had been in pain in my left hip for several years. I took injections every 4 months until finally they stopped working. I was referred to Dr. Elder and spoke to him about the surgery for cronic hip bursitis. I had surgery December 17-18. I'm not sure what all...Read More

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Nancy Buckner in Burnsville, NC – Jan 27, 2019

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