CarolinaEast OB/GYN
Obstetrics and Gynecology • New Bern, NC • Since 1963
About
CarolinaEast Health System, based in New Bern, NC, offers obstetrics and gynecology services through its network, including CarolinaEast Medical Center. The system provides comprehensive women’s health care and related services across eastern North Carolina, supported by a large medical staff and multiple centers of excellence (cardiac care, cancer care, rehabilitation, imaging). The flagship facility is a 350-bed acute care hospital with dedicated obstetrics units and a range of inpatient/outpatient services. CarolinaEast is a nonprofit founded in 1963, with a history of expanding women’s health capabilities and regional care access.
Clinic Type
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Address
Not specified on page
Phone
252.633.3942
cehsinfo@carolinaeasthealth.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- vitals.com (Dr. John H. Tinga): 4.8 out of 5 stars (11 ratings (4 written reviews shown))
- wheree.com (Eastern Carolina Women’s Center): 7.2 ("Very good") (Not specified in provided snippet)
- webmd.com (Dr. Paige Clark): Not shown in provided snippet (Not specified in provided snippet)
Patients praise
- Caring, attentive clinicians and comfortable bedside manner (e.g., Dr. Tinga; some reviewers at Eastern Carolina Women’s Center)
- Providers are described as professional, kind/gentle, and willing to listen
- Apologies and individualized attention even when wait times occur
Common complaints
- Rudeness/unprofessional or disrespectful treatment reported for some providers (e.g., Dr. Kristi English Brown; Dr. Paige Clark)
- Scheduling/operations issues such as long wait times and appointment cancellations without timely notification (Eastern Carolina Women’s Center)
- Communication problems that lead to confusion/delays in accessing care
- Rough bedside manner / patients feeling not listened to (Dr. Paige Clark)
"“She is very rude and unprofessional both in the office and in the hospital. She does not listen to patient concerns at all, it's either her way or no way at all …”"
— Healthgrades review snippet for Dr. Kristi English Brown"“Dr. Tinga is a very good doctor, he really cares about his patients and makes you feel comfortable.”"
— Vitals review snippet for Dr. John H. Tinga"“Patients praise Dr. Gillespie for being kind, gentle, and thorough…” and “a recurring concern involves scheduling difficulties; … long wait times—sometimes over an hour—and … appointment cancellations without timely notification.”"
— Wheree summary of reviews for Eastern Carolina Women’s CenterSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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