CarolinaEast Gastroenterology – New Bern
Gastroenterology • New Bern, NC • Since 1963
About
CarolinaEast Gastroenterology in New Bern is part of CarolinaEast Health System, a nonprofit regional healthcare network headquartered in New Bern, NC. The system includes CarolinaEast Medical Center (a 350-bed acute care hospital) and multiple service lines, offering inpatient and outpatient care across eastern North Carolina. Key components relevant to gastroenterology are provided through CarolinaEast Health System’s broader services, including diagnostics, imaging, laboratories, and specialty care, with a focus on comprehensive cardiac, cancer, rehabilitation, and mental health services. The organization operates since 1963 and employs hundreds of staff across its facilities.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
640 McCarthy Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562
Phone
+12522767100
cehsinfo@carolinaeasthealth.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (CarolinaEast Gastroenterology – New Bern location): 3.3/5 stars (24 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Joseph Healy): 3.7/5 stars (9 ratings)
- WebMD (Dr. David Byrd): 4.5/5 stars (26 ratings)
- Vitals (Dr. Garth Garramone): 4.7/5 stars (not explicitly provided count (average rating))
Patients praise
- knowledgeable and professional medical staff
- effective procedures such as colonoscopies and endoscopies
- thorough explanations of results and conditions by some physicians
- friendly and attentive bedside manner reported by many patients
Common complaints
- long wait times for appointments
- dismissive or rude bedside manner from some providers
- concerns about office staff communication and scheduling efficiency
"I was so pleased with every staff member at this office. My concerns were listened to and addressed. I underwent an endoscopy and everything from check in to anesthesia and recovery was so smooth..."
— Birdeye (CarolinaEast Gastroenterology - New Bern review)"Honestly, I was quite disappointed with my experience. I had waited MONTHS to be seen at this location. I did not get to express over half of my concerns to the doctor..."
— Birdeye (CarolinaEast Gastroenterology - New Bern review)"One of the worst medical experiences I have ever had... he said things to me that were incredibly dismissive, rude and a little mean..."
— WebMD (Dr. David Byrd review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- CarolinaEast introduces cutting-edge truFreeze cryotherapy for GI conditions in New Bern — Dec 6, 2025
- North Carolina health system adds cryotherapy for GI conditions - Becker’s ASC — Dec 3, 2025
- Taylor H. Gordon - Physician Assistant in New Bern, NC — May 14, 2026
- Margo E. Waters - Nurse Practitioner in Pollocksville, NC — May 14, 2026
- CarolinaEast opens new community clinic in New Bern to expand access to primary care — Aug 28, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More gastroenterology clinics in New Bern
CarolinaEast Physicians in New Bern offers gastroenterology among its medical specialties. The organization is part of the CarolinaEast Health System, headquartered in New Bern, NC, with five U.S. offices and about 16 employees. Key details: - Focus: Medical services with a range of specialties including gastroenterology - Location: HQ and multiple offices in New Bern, NC (2000 Neuse Blvd; 960 Newman Rd; additional Neuse Blvd/Neuse area addresses) - Contact: cehsinfo@carolinaeasthealth.com; phone 252-635-3267 or 252-633-8111 - Website: carolinaeastphysicians.com - About: Private, active organization; part of a broader health system; demographic data shows a small staff and moderate regional patient reach with online presence and patient portal category relevance If you’re specifically seeking gastroenterology services in New Bern, CarolinaEast Physicians is the local physician group under the CarolinaEast Health System to consider. For more precise gastroenterology providers, you may want to visit their site or call to confirm physicians, procedures, and appointment availability.
CCHC (Coastal Carolina Health Care, PA) is a multi-specialty medical group based in New Bern, NC, with 8 offices in the area. Founded in 1998, it emphasizes patient-centered care, care coordination via a common electronic health record, and adoption of new technologies. Core operations include primary care and multiple specialties, with a leadership team that includes Urgent Care Medical Director Dr. Samuel Dail and COO Julianne Willis. Annual revenue is about $3.53 million, and the practice employs ~28 staff. If you’re seeking CCHC’s Southern Gastroenterology Associates specifically in New Bern, this overview confirms CCHC’s New Bern presence and multi-specialty scope, but does not list a separate gastroenterology practice under the Southern Gastroenterology Associates name. For gastroenterology services in New Bern, consider contacting CCHC offices in New Bern or visiting their site for more detail on gastroenterology offerings.
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