Abstract: An ambidextrous pipe elevator. The ambidextrous pipe elevator includes a first collar hingedly connected to a second collar defining a central channel, the central channel configured to receive a pipe. A latch is rotatably connected to a latch pin via a roll pin, the latch configured to releasably engage a latch lock and maintain the first and second collar in a closed configuration. A first lift arm is disposed on the first collar and a second lift arm disposed on the second collar. Each of the first and second lift arm include an opening which provides access to a channel, such that the channel is adapted to receive a lifting device such as a crane or other pipe casing lifting mechanism. The configuration of the lift arms allows the orientation to be changed depending on the handedness of the operator, which speeds the pipe casing insertion and/or removal process.