CarolinaEast Surgical Specialists
General Surgery • New Bern, NC • Since 1963
About
CarolinaEast Surgical Specialists in New Bern is part of the CarolinaEast Health System, a nonprofit network based in New Bern, NC. The system includes CarolinaEast Medical Center (the flagship 350-bed acute care hospital) and a range of surgical services across its centers. Key notes: - CarolinaEast Health System: founded 1963, nonprofit, serves Craven, Jones, Pamlico and surrounding counties; operates multiple facilities including surgery, heart center, rehabilitation, imaging, primary care, and mental health. - CarolinaEast Medical Center: flagship hospital in New Bern; offers general and specialized surgical services, cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, women's health, pediatrics, and cancer care; emergency department serves 75,000+ annually. - Other components: CarolinaEast Surgery Center, Diagnostic Center, Rehabilitation Hospital, Home Care, and Crossroads Adult Mental Health. - Notable achievements: firsts in regional outpatient cardiac rehab, early radiation therapy, digital mammography with CAD, PET-CT cancer scanning; Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A in 2023. - Contact: main phone 252-633-8111; HQ address and locations in New Bern, NC.
Clinic Type
General Surgery
Address
701 Newman Road, New Bern, North Carolina 28562
Phone
252.633.2081
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
- CarolinaEast Physicians website for Dr. Daniel J. Reichenbach: 4.9 out of 5 stars (4,985 ratings)
- Healthgrades for Dr. Thomas Skelton: 4.1 out of 5 stars (22 ratings)
Patients praise
- Knowledgeable and experienced in procedures
- Takes time to answer questions and put patients at ease
- Courteous and considerate bedside manner
Common complaints
- Perceived lack of time spent with patients
- Perceived disregard for patient concerns/conditions
- Reports of feeling ignored by the provider
"Completely blown off by this guy. He did not spend any amount of time speaking to me about my condition..."
— Healthgrades patient review regarding Dr. Thomas Skelton"I would recommend Dr Thomas Skelton to anyone. He was knowledgeable & experienced with the procedure I had. He took his time and answered ALL my questions..."
— Healthgrades patient review regarding Dr. Thomas SkeltonSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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