General Practitioners

• Osteoporosis
• Warts
• Arthritis
  Common diseases treated by our rheumatologists include osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic back pain, lupus, osteoporosis, arthrocentesis and tendinitis.
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Medical Weight Loss
  TRUE: A swallowing disorder can lead to problems like poor nutrition and weight loss. Speech-language pathologists can help people learn to manage swallowing problems (called dysphagia) in order to suck, chew and swallow food and liquid properly.
• Rheumatology
  At CarolinaEast Health System’s rheumatology department, our doctors are arthritis specialists. But we also help people manage all kinds of pain, as well as immune system disorders.
• Pediatric Care
  The CarolinaEast Health System Pediatrics practice is conveniently located in New Bern, NC in the Berne Square Shopping Center. This group of caring professionals will provide excellent care of your child.
• Snoring
• Primary Care
  CarolinaEast Health System and the community it serves have excellent physicians who encompass both the primary care specialties and almost all of the surgical specialties and medical subspecialties. Our area is growing and there is always a place for excellent physicians who want to become part of our community. There are both private practice and employment opportunities.
• Ear Infections
• Emergency Care
  Our emergency department team provides lifesaving care for over 70,000 people every year. We're open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Erectile Dysfunction
• Electrocardiogram
  CarolinaEast Diagnostic Center is a freestanding, state-of-the-art outpatient imaging center. Our goal is to provide our patients with convenient and compassionate care. The center provides digital radiography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), CT, nuclear medicine imaging, diagnostic and vascular ultrasound, digital mammography and bone densitometry. Additionally, we are the only imaging center in New Bern to offer stereotactic breast biopsies and needle localization procedures. We utilize the same PACS that is linked with CarolinaEast Health System, which allows all hospital staff to view images immediately. All of our imaging staff members are registered technologists. Our experienced nursing staff provides lab and EKG services in addition to assisting the technologists and radiologists with procedures. CarolinaEast Diagnostic Center has served the needs of the community since 1991, and we pride ourselves in offering our services in a timely and friendly manner: Because students do rotations at CarolinaEast, you’ll have the chance to share your knowledge with the next generation of imaging professionals.
• Urinary Incontinence
  Urinary incontinence can be an uncomfortable topic to talk about. But millions of Americans live with the condition. Find out how much you know about incontinence.
• Immunizations
  Yes, CarolinaEast Health System is required to follow government mandates as a condition for receiving payment from government payers like Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare. Under these circumstances, CEHS must now have a COVID-19 immunization policy requiring that healthcare personnel who are employed, have privileges, or provide services for CEHS receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Ophthalmologists

• Ophthalmology
  This 24,000-square foot freestanding facility—designed specifically for outpatient surgery—offers the latest technologies and much more. Our goal is to provide our patients with convenient and compassionate care. We have six surgical suites providing ophthalmology, ENT, pain, orthopedic, urology, general surgery, OB-GYN, oral and plastic surgery services. In addition we offer separate adult and pediatric preop and post-anesthesia care unit, as well as family-focused waiting and clinical support areas. Our clinically advanced atmosphere results in consistently high patient and staff satisfaction levels. We also offer flexible schedules and an environment that puts people first.

Gynecologists

• Gynecology
• Female Infertility
• Obstetrics
• Pelvic Pain
• Pregnancy
  False. This type of urinary incontinence is more common among older women, but younger women can get it too. Risk factors for stress urinary incontinence include pregnancy and childbirth, being overweight or obese, smoking, having a chronic cough, and being white or Hispanic.
• Labor and Delivery
  Labor and delivery nurses. Our skilled nursing staff will be with you every step of the way throughout your labor and delivery process.

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  Here are some of the reasons why CarolinaEast’s internal medicine in North Carolina is the best fit for you and your family’s healthcare needs.
• Gastroenterology
• Bladder Cancer
  Bladder disorders, including cancer. We're the only practice east of Raleigh that offers blue light cystoscopy (Cysview), which makes it easier to detect bladder cancer.
• Urology
  Male reproductive issues, such as erectile dysfunction, infertility, and Peyronie's disease (scar tissue in the penis). CarolinaEast Urology Center also offers vasectomies and infant circumcision.
• Kidney Cancer
  Nephrectomy. This surgery removes all or part of a kidney. It can be used to treat kidney cancer. Possible benefits of a da Vinci nephrectomy include fewer complications and better kidney function after surgery.
• Kidney Stones
  Kidney disorders, including kidney stones. In cases such as kidney cancer, where surgery is necessary, we have doctors on staff who are trained in minimally invasive robotic nephrectomy.
• Endoscopy
  CarolinaEast Internal Medicine offers our patients access to cutting-edge care, including a wide range of outpatient procedures and medical testing in facilities that are close to home. We even have in-house laboratories and an endoscopy center.
• Prostate Cancer
  Prostatectomy. This surgery removes the prostate gland and is a possible treatment for prostate cancer. Potential benefits of a da Vinci prostatectomy include a faster return of sexual function and urinary continence.
• Cancer Care
  Comparion Medical Analytics "Top 10% of Hospitals in the Nation for Patient Safety in Overall Hospital Care, Cancer Care, and Coronary Bypass Surgery."
• Lung Cancer
  Wheezing: Wheezing or whistling when you breathe indicates something is narrowing or even blocking your airways. It's one of the symptoms of asthma—and could even point to lung cancer.

Neurologists

• Neurology
  Do you experience constant migraines? Or are you frequently experiencing vertigo and you have no idea why? Turn to CarolinaEast Health System’s Neurology Department. Our skilled neurologists can help narrow down the cause of your headaches and provide treatment.
• Autism
  False. Occupational therapists can help children with trouble concentrating succeed in school. They can help youngsters with autism learn to socialize. And they can help kids who use wheelchairs play with peers. They can even help babies and toddlers meet developmental milestones if they're at risk for delays.
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Epilepsy

Psychiatrists

• Stress Management
  We will also provide classes on heart-healthy eating and stress management. We can offer assistance with healthy lifestyle changes, like quitting smoking, too.
• Mental Health
  A few years earlier, a New Bern physician, Dr. Dale Millns, and two community leaders, Larry B. Pate and Robert Stallings, identified the crucial need in this area for one, full-service hospital. After convincing the county commissioners of the critical need, the Craven County Hospital Corporation was formed and purchased the 75-bed St. Luke's Hospital from the Sisters of Saint Joseph, who had run it as a private facility for many years. The purchase price for the building and all equipment was $55,000, but it would only be a temporary home for the new county hospital. (The beautiful, historic building, located on the corner of George and Broad streets in downtown New Bern, has been renovated and is now home to the Neuse Center for Mental Health.)
• Behavioral Health
  Treatment focuses on behavioral health needs and teaches people new ways to cope. Our medical team may prescribe or adjust medications as appropriate. And whenever we prescribe medication, we also teach patients how to use it properly.

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
  Our team includes thyroid doctors, hormone specialists and experts in diabetes care. The team can provide both medical and surgical treatments for conditions such as...
• Endocrinology
  At CarolinaEast Health System, our endocrinology team specializes in diagnosing and treating these kinds of problems. You can expect the best care from a team of expert healthcare providers. Our doctors conscientiously understand your needs and tailor treatments to your needs and goals.
• Thyroid
• Thyroid Cancer
  Diabetes, osteoporosis, low testosterone (low-T), and thyroid cancer are distinct health problems, but they have something important in common. They're all related to your endocrine system, the glands that make the hormones your body needs to function properly.

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  MYTH. Plain x-rays, CT scans and nuclear scans use radiation. But ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans don’t.
• MRI
  Working with the latest equipment—including a PET-CT, two state-of-the-art MRI systems (one at CarolinaEast and a second system at CarolinaEast Diagnostic Center), and PACS (picture archival and storage), our imaging department offers an environment that encourages teamwork and true collaboration. We also make sure we're adequately staffed so you can focus entirely on delivering outstanding patient care; and because students do rotations at CarolinaEast, you'll have the chance to share your knowledge with the next generation of imaging professionals. Our radiology department offers the latest in technology regarding diagnostic and interventional services. This includes x-ray, CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and angiography. The radiology department uses digital imaging throughout all modalities (film usage is no longer necessary.) Converting the entire department to a PACS environment has enabled us to add the most current technology. Computed radiography and digital radiography were added shortly after PACS was installed. All of these innovations have enabled radiology to manage and distribute images electronically.
• Radiology
  MYTH. Very high radiation doses can harm eggs or sperm. But the amount of radiation used in diagnostic radiology is very low. No studies have shown that low-level radiation exposure to eggs or sperm causes birth defects or miscarriage. Even cancer patients whose ovaries received fairly high levels of radiation have shown no negative lasting effects.
• X-Rays
• Nuclear Medicine
  Our imaging services are provided through our Radiology Department and Diagnostic Center, our Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Lab and our Nuclear Medicine Department.
• Mammography
• Computed Tomography
  For comparison, the radiation you receive from an x-ray of your ankle is 0.001 mSv. That’s equal to 3 hours of natural radiation. A CT scan of your lungs imparts 1.5 mSv, or the equivalent of six months of natural radiation. Even that amount is considered a very low health risk.
• Chemotherapy
  Infusion therapy is an effective way to treat a variety of conditions. Through an IV or catheter you can receive treatments like antibiotics, chemotherapy, fluids, iron and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVG) delivered directly into your bloodstream.
• Radiation Therapy
  Prostate cancer. We're the only practice east of Raleigh that offers fusion-guided biopsies for prostate cancer. We can also perform a new treatment called SpaceOAR that helps protect the rectum during radiation therapy for prostate cancer. If surgery is necessary, we have doctors on staff who are trained to perform robotic prostatectomy.

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  The CarolinaEast Surgical Services team includes surgeons skilled at performing minimally invasive procedures using the da Vinci® Surgical System. Learn more about the benefits of this approach to surgery.
• Orthopedics
  CarolinaEast Health System regularly receives awards and recognition for exceptional medical care and consistent patient satisfaction in a number of areas, including women's health, heart care, cancer care, surgery and orthopedics.
• Wound Care
  Should you really disinfect a wound? The answer might surprise you. Test your knowledge by taking this quiz on wound care.
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
  While clinical studies support the effectiveness of the da Vinci system when used in minimally invasive surgery, individual results may vary. Surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System may not be appropriate for every individual. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits.
• Joint Replacement
  Joint replacement calls for expert care. At CarolinaEast Health System, our board-certified orthopedic surgeons use advanced techniques and equipment to help you get back to the activities you enjoy.
• Hand Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Bunions
• Vascular Surgery
• Vasectomy
  Our urology center provides diagnostics and treatments for urinary tract issues in men and women, including conditions that specifically affect the reproductive organs. We bring exceptional healthcare right in the coastal Carolina area for concerns like vasectomy, incontinence, and other urologic conditions.
• Robotic Surgery
  The da Vinci system enables surgeons to perform even the most complex and delicate procedures through very small incisions with unmatched precision. This minimally invasive robotic surgery includes benefits such as...
• Hysterectomy
  Gynecologic surgeries such as hysterectomy, myomectomy and sacrocolpopexy. A da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery gives your surgeon excellent visualization of anatomy when performing these complex procedures. The da Vinci robotic technology has enabled gynecologists to offer an effective minimally invasive approach compared with conventional laparoscopic or open laparotomy.
• Otolaryngology
• Ingrown Toenails
• Hip Replacement
  Whether you’ve recently experienced an injury or have been having hip pain for years, our hip specialists work with you to determine the treatment that best fits your unique situation. If you need a hip replacement, you can count on high-quality care from CarolinaEast’s hip-replacement surgeons.
• Knee Replacement
  Our experienced knee replacement surgeons make CarolinaEast a destination for people with knee pain. They use advanced techniques and technology, including specialized implants to ensure patients have the best possible outcomes.
• Laparoscopy
  The da Vinci Surgical System provides surgeons with an alternative to both traditional open surgery and conventional laparoscopy, putting a surgeon's hands at the controls of a state-of-the-art robotic platform.

Plastic Surgeons

• Botox
• Plastic Surgery

Dermatologists

• Dermatology
• Corns
  Thickened areas of skin often caused by ill-fitting shoes. Calluses often appear on the balls of the feet where high heels increase pressure. Corns are calluses that occur on the top of the feet. They usually develop when toes rub against too-tight or too-loose shoes.
• Calluses
• Fungus
• Skin Care
  Amputee Clinic. Our specialized clinic for amputees includes medical management, prostheses and physical therapy. We also provide instruction in skin care and cardiopulmonary conditioning.
• Psoriasis
• Burns

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  If you’re experiencing bone or muscle pain, you don't have to travel to get expert care. The orthopedic specialists at CarolinaEast Health System offer a full range of orthopedic and sports medicine services.
• Physical Therapy
  CarolinaEast is pleased to provide a canine visitation program, Thera-Paws: Furapy at Its Best. These canines have been trained, screened, and certified in the "AKC Canine Good Citizenship" Program and are gentle, patient and at ease with strangers. Our therapy dogs enjoy human contact and lots of petting and are comfortable around healthcare equipment. They serve in many capacities, including helping people with learning difficulties and assisting medical professionals in providing mental and physical therapy to their clients. Our Thera-Paws dogs are best known for bringing comfort, affection and happiness to patients, visitors and staff. In all their activities, our Thera-Paws provide unconditional acceptance to those they visit.
• Occupational Therapy
  Occupational therapy can also be helpful for many people. Test your knowledge of occupational therapy by taking this quiz.
• Heel Pain
• Back Pain
• Aquatic Therapy
  True. PTs may use a variety of techniques depending on your health needs. Examples include hands-on manipulation, patient education, working with exercise equipment, stretching maneuvers, dry needling, exercise and aquatic therapy.
• Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

Podiatrists

• General Podiatry
  CarolinaEast Health System’s podiatry department offers individualized foot and ankle care for infants to seniors alike. We understand that a foot or ankle condition can seriously impact a patient's life, and our goal is to alleviate the pain and restore each patient's quality of life. Our board-certified podiatrist, James (Graham) Underhill, DPM, offers the full range of podiatry treatment options from preventive care to advanced treatments.
• Bunions Problems
• Calluses
• Fungus Toenails
  A common fungal infection under the surface of the nail. The fungi that cause it thrive in humid areas like showers, locker rooms and pools.
• Hammertoes
  Wear shoes with roomy toe boxes—no heels. Use ice packs. Apply a nonmedicated hammertoe pad for cushioning. Use custom shoe inserts. Talk to your doctor about surgery options.
• Heel Pain
• Ingrown Toenails
  Occurs when the sides of the nail dig into the skin. The usual cause is trimming your nail to a toe-shaped curve. Tight shoes can also be a factor.
• Toenail Problems
• Plantar Fasciitis
  Inflammation of the ligament that connects your heel bone to the base of your toes. Caused by straining the tissue over time. Risk factors include being overweight, having a job that requires walking or standing on hard surfaces, and performing high-impact exercises like running.