Albemarle Medical Directory - 2023

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ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY

ALBEMARLE ASTHMA AND ALLERGY ASSOCIATES

Elizabeth City, 1134 N. Road St, Bldg. 2 • 252-335-2923

• Donohoe, Margaret R., MD, FAAAA

Harbinger, 8845 Caratoke Hwy., Ste. 3 • 252-491-2245

• Neal, Allison, MS, PA-C

ANESTHESIA

SENTARA ANESTHESIA SPECIALISTS*

Elizabeth City, 1144 N Road St • 252-384-0531

www.sentara.com/Albemarle

• Geddings, Thomas, MD

• Potluru, Praveen, MD

• Arp, Paul, CRNA

• Robertson, Jill, CRNA

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES & HOMES

HERITAGE CARE OF ELIZABETH CITY

Elizabeth City, 100 Timmerman Dr • 252-338-2816

WATERBROOKE OF ELIZABETH CITY

Elizabeth City, 143 Rosedale Dr • 252-331-2149 www.waterbrooke.net

AUDIOLOGY

ALBEMARLE AUDIOLOGY, PLLC

• Henderson, Thomas J, MS, CCC-A

Camden, 330 Camden Causeway, Ste C • 252-331-2437

Harbinger, 8845 Caratoke Hwy., Ste. 4 • 252-331-2437

MIRACLE EAR CENTER

Elizabeth City, 1831-G Weeksville Rd. (Hoffer Shoppes), 252-421-9406

CARDIOLOGY

CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL CARDIOPULMONARY –CARDIOVASCULAR

Camden, 100 Plank Bridge Rd., Unit B • 757-312-4047

Elizabeth City, 1138 N Road St. • 757-312-4047

CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL CARDIOPULMONARYPULMONOLOGY

Moyock, 534 Caratoke Hwy. • 757-917-5716

EASTERN CAROLINA CARDIOVASCULAR, PA

Elizabeth City, 1134 N. Road St, Bldg 9 • 252-331-1100

Nags Head, 4810 S. Croatan Hwy #200 • 252-441-2444

Edenton, 222-A Virginia Rd • 252-482-5600

easterncarolinacardiovascular.com

• White, Lindsey L., RPH, MD, FACC

• Maniet, Alan, DO, FAA M

• Adami, Robin, ANP-C

• Healy, Edward J., PA-C

• Bratton, Michael, PA-C

• Ceaser, Kimberly, PA-C

CARDIOLOGY CONT.

• Heyder, Chiarina, PA-C

• Payne, Billee, FNP-C

• Reilly, Benjamin, FNP-C

• Pace, Tamara, FNP-C

ECU HEALTH CARDIOLOGY AT ECU HEALTH CHOWAN

SPECIALTY CLINIC

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd., • 252-482-6193

• Gregory, Christopher, MD

• Karkut, Christopher, MD

CARDIOLOGY - PEDIATRIC

ECU HEALTH CARDIOLOGY CHOWAN HOSPITAL

SPECIALTY CLINIC

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd., • 252-482-6193

• Applegate, Stacey, DO

CHILD HEALTH SERVICES

ALBEMARLE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

Bertie County, 102 Rhodes Ave, Windsor

252-794-5322

Camden County, 160 US Hwy 158 E, Bldg B, Camden

252-338-4460

Currituck County, 2795 Caratoke Hwy, Currituck

252-232-2271

Chowan County, 202 W Hicks St, Edenton

252-482-6003

Gates County, 29 Medical Center Rd, Gates

252-357-1380

Hertford County, 828 S Academy St, Ahoskie

252-862-4054

Pasquotank County, 711 Roanoke Ave, Elizabeth City

252-338-4400

Perquimans County, 103 ARPDC St, Hertford

252-426-2100

ECU HEALTH PEDIATRICS - EDENTON

Edenton, 203 Earnhardt Dr. • 252-428-7470

• Resta, Bartholomew, MD

• Peterson-Spencer, Mia, FNP, MS

• Borger, Judy, PA

CHIROPRACTIC

CHIROPRACTIC

ALBEMARLE CHIROPRACTIC

Elizabeth City, 1745-B City Center Blvd • 252-338-3206

• Cranford, James, Jr, DC

• Henry, Kristal, DC

• VanGiesen, Stephen, DC

CHOWAN CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

Edenton, 701 N Broad St., • 252-482-4900

• Cranford, James, Jr, DC

• Brady, Allison, DC

CLINICS

ALBEMARLE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

Bertie County, 102 Rhodes Ave, Windsor

252-794-5322

Camden County, 160 US Hwy 158 E, Bldg B, Camden

252-338-4460

Currituck County, 2795 Caratoke Hwy, Currituck

252-232-2271

Chowan County, 202 W Hicks St, Edenton

252-482-6003

Gates County, 29 Medical Center Rd, Gates

252-357-1380

Hertford County, 828 S Academy St, Ahoskie

252-862-4054

Pasquotank County, 711 Roanoke Ave, Elizabeth City

252-338-4400

Perquimans County, 103 ARPDC St, Hertford

252-426-2100

ECU HEALTH CHOWAN HOSPITAL SPECIALTY CLINIC

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd • 252-482-6193

Cardiology

Electromyography

Gastroenterology

Nephrology

Oncology/Hematology

Pain Management

Pediatric Cardiology

Sleep

Urology

Wound Care

CLINICS CONT.

ECU HEALTH FAMILY MEDICINE - EDENTON

Edenton, 201 Virginia Rd • 252-482-2116

• Moskowitz, Samuel, MD

• DiMartino, Thomas, MD

• Abbott, Linda, FNP

ECU HEALTH FAMILY MEDICINE-HERTFORD

Hertford, 1124 Harvey Point Rd • 252-426-2946

• Peters, Brandon, MD

ECU HEALTH INTERNAL MEDICINE—EDENTON

Edenton, 105 Mark Dr • 252-482-6530

• Bonner, Earic, MD

ECU HEALTH INTERNAL MEDICINE – EDENTON

Edenton, 104 Mark Dr • 252-482-5171

• Hussain, Jaffer, MD

ECU HEALTH MULTI-SPECIALTY CLINIC - EDENTON

Edenton, 113 Virginia Rd • 252-482-3047

• Bunn, Bryan, MD

• Neuman, Paul, DO

• Parker, Matthew, FNP

COUNSELING

ALBEMARLE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

Bertie County, 102 Rhodes Ave, Windsor 252-794-5322

Camden County, 160 US Hwy 158 E, Bldg B, Camden 252-338-4460

Currituck County, 2795 Caratoke Hwy, Currituck

252-232-2271

Chowan County, 202 W Hicks St, Edenton

252-482-6003

Gates County, 29 Medical Center Rd, Gates

252-357-1380

Hertford County, 828 S Academy St, Ahoskie

252-862-4054

Pasquotank County, 711 Roanoke Ave, Elizabeth City

252-338-4400

Perquimans County, 103 ARPDC St, Hertford

252-426-2100

HEARING AIDS

COUNSELING CONT.

BROADSTREET COUNSELING CENTER

Hertford, 110 W. Market St • 252-426-3130

NEHEMIAH CHRISTIAN COUNSELING, PLLC

Elizabeth City, 303 E Main St, Ste 9 • 252-619-6629

nehemiahchristiancounseling@hotmail.com

• Wallace, Mary, LPC

CRISIS INTERVENTION

ALBEMARLE HOPELINE - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/ SEXUAL ASSAULT

Main Office: 252-338-5338

24-hour Hotline: 252-338-3011

www.albemarlehopeline.org

CRITICAL CARE

SENTARA CRITICAL CARE SPECIALISTS*

Elizabeth City, 1144 N. Road St. • 252-335-0531 www.sentara.com/Albemarle

• Hartsell, Theresa, MD, PhD

• Mulcrone, Daniel, MD

DENTISTS

BALD, FRANCIS A. & ASSOCIATES (ORAL SURGERY)

Elizabeth City, 1134 N Road St, Bldg 7 • 252-338-8077 www.docbald.com • baldx3@yahoo.com

BOONE, ALISON L., DDS, PLLC

Elizabeth City, 101 Mill End Ct., Ste. A • 252-331-2050

BRADLEY, JERRY, DDS & ASSOCIATES

Edenton, 512 Coke Ave • 252-482-1080

FANG, YIPING, DDS

Hertford, 212 Ainsley Ave • 252-426-5585

MORGAN FAMILY DENTISTRY

Kitty Hawk, 10-A Juniper Trail • 252-261-2358

• Morgan, Dr. David E., DDS

DIABETES CARE

ALBEMARLE REGIONAL DIABETES CENTER

Elizabeth City, 711 Roanoke Ave • 252-338-4400

EAR, NOSE AND THROAT

ECU HEALTH BERTIE HOSPITAL SPECIALTY CLINIC

Windsor, 1403 S King St • 252-794-6700

• Albernaz, Marcus, MD

• Lindbeck, Eric, MD

EAR, NOSE AND THROAT

SENTARA EAR, NOSE AND THROAT SPECIALISTS*

Elizabeth City, 1134 N Road St, Bldg. 2 • 252-384-2770

www.sentara.com/Albemarle

• Nekl, Casey, MD

EMERGENCY MEDICINE

ECU HEALTH CHOWAN HOSPITAL

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd • 252-482-8451

• Stallings, Leonard, MD

• Lowry, Brian, MD

• Lowry, Michael, MD

• Hunter, Thomas, MD

• Van Dongen, Philip, MD

• Braswell Jr, Percy, PA-C

• Bollenbach, Kathie, PA

SENTARA ALBEMARLE MEDICAL CENTER*

Elizabeth City, 1144 N Road St • 252-335-0531

www.sentara.com/Albemarle

EMG

ECU HEALTH CHOWAN HOSPITAL SPECIALITY CLINIC

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd • 252-482-6193

• Reick, Bill, DO

Edenton, ElizabethCity, Kinston, Kitty Hawk &Washington

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

ALBEMARLE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

Bertie County, 102 Rhodes Ave, Windsor

252-794-5322

Camden County, 160 US Hwy 158 E, Bldg B, Camden

252-338-4460

Currituck County, 2795 Caratoke Hwy, Currituck

252-232-2271

Chowan County, 202 W Hicks St, Edenton

252-482-6003

Gates County, 29 Medical Center Rd, Gates

252-357-1380

Hertford County, 828 S Academy St, Ahoskie

252-862-4054

Pasquotank County, 711 Roanoke Ave, Elizabeth City

252-338-4400

Perquimans County, 103 ARPDC St, Hertford

252-426-2100

FAMILY MEDICINE

ALBEMARLE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

Bertie County, 102 Rhodes Ave, Windsor

252-794-5322

Camden County, 160 US Hwy 158 E, Bldg B, Camden

252-338-4460

Currituck County, 2795 Caratoke Hwy, Currituck

252-232-2271

Chowan County, 202 W Hicks St, Edenton

252-482-6003

Gates County, 29 Medical Center Rd, Gates

252-357-1380

Hertford County, 828 S Academy St, Ahoskie

252-862-4054

Pasquotank County, 711 Roanoke Ave, Elizabeth City

252-338-4400

Perquimans County, 103 ARPDC St, Hertford

252-426-2100

CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATES –KITTY HAWK

Kitty Hawk, 5116 N Croatan Hwy. • 252-255-5234

CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL PRIMARY CARE – CAMDEN

Camden, 100 Plank Bridge Rd., 8nit B • 252-331-1829

CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL PRIMARY CARE - CURRITUCK

Moyock, 534 Caratoke Hwy. • 252-435-6621

CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL PRIMARY CARE – ELIZABETH CITY

Elizabeth City, 1805 West City Dr., Ste. H • 252-334-1602

COASTAL CAROLINA FAMILY PRACTICE

Hertford, 600 S Church St • 252-426-5711

• Lane, Robert Earl, MD www.ccfpnc.com

FAMILY MEDICINE CONT.

DR. G FAMILY MEDICAL SERVICES, PC

Elizabeth City, 902 Roanoke Ave, Ste. B

252-368-8575

• Giguiere, Thomas V., MD

• Stallings, Julie, FNP

ECU HEALTH FAMILY AND INTEGRATIVE MEDICINEEDENTON

Edenton, 701 Luke St. Suite C • 252.482.5011

• Jeremy Sexton, MD

ECU HEALTH FAMILY MEDICINE - EDENTON

Edenton, 201 Virginia Rd • 252-482-2116

• Moskowitz, Samuel, MD

• DiMartino, Thomas, MD

• Abbot, Linda M., FNP

ECU HEALTH FAMILY MEDICINE - HERTFORD

Hertford, 1124 Harvey Point Rd • 252-426-2946

• Peters, Brandon, MD

ECU HEALTH FAMILY MEDICINE - WINDSOR

Windsor, 1403 South King Street • 252-794-6775

• Harris, Phillip, MD

• Gore, Teddie, FNP-C

• Ford, Erica, PA-C

Early warning signs for heart disease

• CHEST PAIN: Discomfort between the neck and upper abdomen is characterized as chest pain, which does not necessarily indicate the presence of heart disease. However, the experts at Mount Sinai indicate that chest pain is the most common symptom of poor blood flow to the heart or a heart attack. Chest pain may occur because the heart isn’t getting enough oxygen or blood. It’s important that individuals recognize that the intensity of pain in the chest does not indicate the severity of the problem. That means that even mild discomfort in the chest should be brought to the attention of a physician immediately.

• SHORTNESS OF BREATH: Shortness of breath can occur because the heart isn’t pumping blood as well as it should, thus causing blood to back up in the veins that go from the lungs to the heart. Mount Sinai notes that this results in fluid leaking into the lungs, thus producing shortness of breath. Shortness of breath can occur at any time, including when individuals are active or at rest.

• COUGHING OR WHEEZING: Another indicator of fluid buildup in the lungs related to the heart is persistent coughing or wheezing. When coughing, individuals may spit up a pink or bloody mucus.

• SWELLING IN THE LOWER LEGS: Mount Sinai notes that swelling in the legs, ankles or feet is another indicator of heart troubles. One of the byproducts of a poorly functioning heart is slower blood flow, and that reduction in flow can cause a backup in the veins of the legs. That backup can cause fluid to build up in the tissues, which leads to swelling.

What to do after being diagnosed with high blood pressure

Hypertension, a condition marked by abnormally high blood pressure, is more common than many people may recognize.

A 2021 report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services indicated that nearly half of adults in the United States, or roughly 116 million people, have hypertension. And hypertension isn’t exclusive to Americans, as the World Health Organization notes that the number of people living with the condition has doubled to 1.28 billion since 1990.

Despite its prevalence, hypertension is not normal, nor is it something to take lightly. In fact, the American Heart Association notes that, if left undetected or uncontrolled, hypertension can lead to an assortment of serious, and potentially deadly, conditions, including heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and kidney disease. Since the threat posed by high blood pressure is so significant, it’s imperative that individuals know what to do upon being diagnosed with hypertension. The AHA notes that individuals diagnosed with hypertension can try various strategies to get their number down to a normal, healthy range.

• Eat a healthy, low-salt diet. A diet that’s rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, skinless poultry and fish, nuts and legumes, and non-tropical vegetable oils ensures people are getting ample nutrition from healthy sources. The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan is designed specifically to help people manage their blood pressure and emphasizes limiting salt, red meat and foods with added sugars, including sweets and sugary beverages. It’s important that all people, and especially those with high blood pressure, limit their salt intake, as sodium is known to increase blood pressure.

• Avoid excessive alcohol consumption. The AHA notes that excessive alcohol consumption can raise blood pressure. In addition, despite what popular misconceptions may suggest, there is no evidence to suggest that red wine consumption is good for heart health. Like other alcoholic beverages, red wine should be consumed in moderation, if at all. The AHA urges individuals to limit their alcohol intake to no more than two drinks per day for men and no one more than one drink per day for women.

• Exercise regularly. Routine exercise benefits the heart in myriad ways, including helping people control high blood pressure. Individuals recently diagnosed with high blood pressure who are unaccustomed to physical activity should work with their physicians and a personal trainer to design an exercise regimen that’s within their abilities. As their bodies get used to increased physical activity, people can then work with the same individuals to tweak their routines so they can keep making progress toward their fitness goals. Routine exercise also helps to reduce stress, which the AHA notes is another step people with hypertension should take to lower their blood pressure.

• Shed extra weight. Each of the aforementioned strategies can help people shed extra weight, which is another step the AHA recommends for people with high blood pressure. The AHA notes that losing as few as 10 pounds can help to manage high blood pressure. Maintaining a healthy weight also reduces strain on the heart, thus lowering the risk for high blood pressure and the conditions that can arise from it. More than 1.2 billion people across the globe are currently living with high blood pressure. Taking steps to reduce hypertension is a great way to promote long-term health and overcome this often silent killer.

FAMILY MEDICINE CONT.

ECU HEALTH MULTI-SPECIALTY CLINIC - EDENTON

Edenton, 113 Virginia Rd • 252-482-3047

• Bunn, Bryan, MD

• Neuman, Paul, DO

• Parker, Matthew, FNP

• Hardy, Eric, PA

SENTARA FAMILY & INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIANS*

Edenton, 701 Luke St., Ste. D • 252-337-9170

www.sentara.com/Albemarle

• Winslow, Maddy, NP

SENTARA FAMILY & INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIANS*

Moyock, 446 Caratoke Hwy • 252-435-1275

www.sentara.com/Albemarle

• Suaava, Rose, DO

• Scherer, Christine, PA-C

SENTARA FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICANS*

Elizabeth City, 100 Medical Dr • 252-384-2600

www.sentara.com/Albemarle

• Wilson, Richard, MD

• Pittman, Tyler, DO

• Dawson, Margaret, NP-C

• Zirpoli, Margaret, NP-C

• Booth, Kelsey, NP

• McMahan, Carly, NP

SENTARA FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIANS*

Elizabeth City, 1141 N Road St, Ste G • 252-337-9120

www.sentara.com/Albemarle

• Pharr, Maria, MD

• Sutton, Sidney, MD

• Yin, Shubua, NP-C

• Atkins, Kelly, NP-C

• Beneck, Stacey, PA-C

• Needham, Krystal, NP-C

• LeDoux, Mary, NP

GYNECOLOGY/OBSTETRICS

ALBEMARLE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

Bertie County, 102 Rhodes Ave, Windsor

252-794-5322

Camden County, 160 8S Hwy 158 E, Bldg B, Camden

252-338-4460

Currituck County, 2795 Caratoke Hwy, Currituck

252-232-2271

Chowan County, 202 W Hicks St, Edenton

252-482-6003

Gates County, 29 Medical Center Rd, Gates

252-357-1380

Hertford County, 828 S Academy St, Ahoskie

252-862-4054

GYNECOLOGY/OBSTETRICS CONT.

Pasquotank County, 711 Roanoke Ave, Elizabeth City

252-338-4400

Perquimans County, 103 ARPDC St, Hertford

252-426-2100

ECU HEALTH WOMEN’S CARE - EDENTON

Edenton, 203-A Earnhardt Drive • 252-482-2134

• Duruman, Bora, MD

• Privette, Crystal, MD

• Moon, Tiffany, NP

ECU HEALTH WOMEN’S CARE - EDENTON

Edenton, 309 North Broad Street • 252-482-7001

• Boehling, Peter MD

• Belcher, Julane RN, FNP-BC

• Huey, Karen RN, CNM

SENTARA OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY SPECIALISTS*

Elizabeth City, 112 Medical Dr • 252-384-2610

www.sentara.com/Albemarle

• Stevenson, Paul, MD

• Schuellein, Paul, MD

• Papp-Barnett, Tracy, NP

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Hoffer Shoppes

1831 Weeksville Rd., Suite G

252-421-9406

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HEALTH COACHING

ECU HEALTH CHOWAN HOSPITAL WELLNESS

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd • 252-482-6242

HEARING AIDS

ALBEMARLE AUDIOLOGY, PLLC

• Henderson, Thomas J, MS, CCC-A

Camden, 330 Camden Causeway, Ste C • 252-331-2437

Harbinger, 8845 Caratoke Hwy., Ste. 4 • 252-331-2437

HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES

ALBEMARLE HOME CARE & HOSPICE

Elizabeth City, 1507 N. Road St, Ste 2 • 252-338-4066

QUALITY HOME STAFFING

Elizabeth City, 425 C McArthur Dr • 252-337-6124

Toll Free 1-800-700-0008 • qualityhomestaffing.com

HOSPICES

ALBEMARLE HOME CARE & HOSPICE

Elizabeth City, 1507 N. Road St, Ste 2 • 252-338-4066

ECU HEALTH HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE

Windsor • 252-794-2622

HOSPITALS

CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL HEALTHCARE

Chesapeake, 736 Battlefield Blvd. North 757-312-8121 • ChesapeakeRegional.com

ECU HEALTH BEAUFORT HOSPITAL

Washington, 628 E. 12th St • 252-975-4100

ECU HEALTH BERTIE HOSPITAL

Windsor, 1403 S King St • 252-794-6600

ECU HEALTH CHOWAN HOSPITAL

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd • 252-482-8451

ECU HEALTH DUPLIN HOSPITAL

Kenansville, 401 N Main St • 910-296-0941

ECU HEALTH EDGECOMBE HOSPITAL

Tarboro, 111 Hospital Dr • 252-641-7700

ECU HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER - GREENVILLE

Greenville, 2100 Stantonsburg Rd • 252-847-4100

ECU HEALTH NORTH HOSPITAL

Roanoke Rapids, 250 Smith Church Rd 252-535-8011

ECU HEALTH ROANOKE-CHOWAN HOSPITAL

Ahoskie, 500 S Academy St • 252-209-3000

HOSPITALS CONT.

ECU HEALTH - THE OUTER BANKS HOSPITAL

Nags Head, 4800 S Croatan Hwy • 252-449-4500

SENTARA ALBEMARLE MEDICAL CENTERSENTARA HOSPITAL MEDICINE*

Elizabeth City, 1144 N Road St • 252-335-0531

www.sentara.com/Albemarle

• Battah, Hamdi, MD

• Dua, Harshit, MD

• Hamed, Almutasem, MD

• Hussain, Ali, MD

• Mohammed, Edu, MD

• Padgett, Adam, MD

• Rajabirostami, Ehsan, MD

• Rizvi, Fauzi, MD

• Rodriquez, Adam, DO

• Severa, Jeffrey, DO

• Sriramulu, Lakshmi, MD

THE OUTER BANKS HOSPITAL

Nags Head, 4800 S. Croatan Hwy. • 252-449-4500

IMMEDIATE CARE

ECU HEALTH IMMEDIATE CARE - EDENTON

Edenton, 701 Lake St. #C • 252-482-6811

• Pfahlert, Heather, PA-C

Monday- Thursday8am -6pm Friday8am -12:00pm

IMMUNIZATION SERVICES

ALBEMARLE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES

Elizabeth City, 1507 N. Road St., Ste. 3 • 252-335-2963

• Chandi, Tejwant, MD

• McCoy, Regina, NP

ALBEMARLE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

Bertie County, 102 Rhodes Ave, Windsor

252-794-5322

Camden County, 160 US Hwy 158 E, Bldg B, Camden

252-338-4460

Currituck County, 2795 Caratoke Hwy, Currituck

252-232-2271

Chowan County, 202 W Hicks St, Edenton

252-482-6003

Gates County, 29 Medical Center Rd, Gates

252-357-1380

Hertford County, 828 S Academy St, Ahoskie

252-862-4054

Pasquotank County, 711 Roanoke Ave, Elizabeth City

252-338-4400

Perquimans County, 103 ARPDC St, Hertford

252-426-2100

INTERNAL MEDICINE CONT.

SENTARA FAMILY & INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIANS*

Moyock, 446 Caratoke Hwy • 252-435-1275

www.sentara.com/Albemarle

• Suaava, Rose, DO

• Scherer, Christine, PA

LABORATORY SERVICES

SENTARA LABORATORY SERVICES*

Elizabeth City, 1144 N Road St. • 252-384-4630

www.sentara.com/Albemarle

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

SAWYER’S HOUSE OF FURNITURE

Elizabeth City, 1015 US HWY 17 South • 252-338-3901

• Lift Chairs

MEDICAL TRAINING/EDUCATION

COLLEGE OF THE ALBEMARLE

Elizabeth City Campus, 1208 N. Road St., • 252-335-0821

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

ALBEMARLE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

Bertie County, 102 Rhodes Ave, Windsor

252-794-5322

Camden County, 160 US Hwy 158 E, Bldg B, Camden

252-338-4460

Currituck County, 2795 Caratoke Hwy, Currituck

252-232-2271

Chowan County, 202 W Hicks St, Edenton

252-482-6003

Gates County, 29 Medical Center Rd, Gates

252-357-1380

Hertford County, 828 S Academy St, Ahoskie

252-862-4054

Pasquotank County, 711 Roanoke Ave, Elizabeth City

252-338-4400

INTERNAL MEDICINE

CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL PRIMARY CARE - CAMDEN

Camden, 100 Plank Bridge Rd, Unit B, • 252-331-1829

CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL PRIMARY CARE - CURRITUCK

Moyock, 534 Caratoke Hwy. • 252-435-6621

CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL PRIMARY CARE – ELIZABETH CITY

Elizabeth City, 1138 N. Road St. • 252-334-1602

ECU HEALTH INTERNAL MEDICINE - EDENTON

Edenton, 105 Mark Dr., • 252-482-6530

• Bonner, Earic, MD

ECU HEALTH INTERNAL MEDICINE - EDENTON

Edenton, 104 Mark Dr., • 252-482-5171

• Hussain, Jaffer, MD

Perquimans County, 103 ARPDC St, Hertford

252-426-2100

(1.4 MILES NORTH OF SENTARA ALBEMARLE MEDICAL CENTER ON HWY 17)

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES CONT.

ECU HEALTH BERTIE HOSPITAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Windsor, 1403 S King St • 252-794-6637

ECU HEALTH CHOWAN HOSPITAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd • 252-482-6347

ECU HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

Greenville • 877-718-1893

NEPHROLOGY (KIDNEYS)

ECU HEALTH CHOWAN HOSPITAL SPECIALTY CLINIC

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd • 252-482-6193

• Ramsamooj, Ravi, MD

NUTRITION

ALBEMARLE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

Bertie County, 102 Rhodes Ave, Windsor

252-794-5322

Camden County, 160 US Hwy 158 E, Bldg B, Camden

252-338-4460

Currituck County, 2795 Caratoke Hwy, Currituck

252-232-2271

Chowan County, 202 W Hicks St, Edenton

252-482-6003

Gates County, 29 Medical Center Rd, Gates

252-357-1380

Hertford County, 828 S Academy St, Ahoskie

252-862-4054

Pasquotank County, 711 Roanoke Ave, Elizabeth City

252-338-4400

Perquimans County, 103 ARPDC St, Hertford

252-426-2100

NUTRITION PAIR

Elizabeth City, 1241 N. Road St. • 252-335-9355

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYPEDIATRIC & ADULT

ECU HEALTH BERTIE HOSPITAL REHABILITATION SERVICES

Windsor, 1403 S King St • 252-794-6655

ECU HEALTH CHOWAN HOSPITAL REHABILITATION SERVICES

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd • 252-482-6767

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY -

SENTARA THERAPY CENTER - ALBEMARLE*

Elizabeth City, 1144 N Road St • 252-384-4632 www.sentara.com/Albemarle

ONCOLOGY

CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL SURGICAL SPECIALISTS

CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL BREAST CARE

Elizabeth City, 1138 N. Road St. • 252-335-4890

ECU HEALTH CHOWAN HOSPITAL SPECIALTY CLINIC

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd • 252-482-6193

• Hopkins, Michael MD

SENTARA IMAGING CENTER*

Elizabeth City, 1144 N Road St., • 252-384-4615 www.sentara.com/Albemarle

What dental hygiene does for overall health

Brushing and flossing your teeth may save you extra sessions in the dentist’s chair each year, but the benefits of dental hygiene do not end with pearly whites. In fact, there’s a direct correlation between oral hygiene and overall health.

Oral health offers clues about overall health, advises the Mayo Clinic. When a dentist or hygienist checks a person’s mouth, he or she is getting a window into that person’s overall wellness — including if something is amiss.

Dental hygiene matters because, without proper brushing and flossing, bacteria in the mouth can grow unchecked. Over time, that bacteria can infiltrate and break down the soft tissues in the gums and teeth, eventually leading to decay and gum disease. Greenwood Dental Care in Illinois states that the bacteria from the mouth could travel into the bloodstream and elsewhere, causing a host of issues.

There’s a high correlation between an unhealthy mouth and systemic diseases. The United Kingdom-based dental group Fulham Road Dental indicates that gum disease is linked to heart problems, kidney diseases and certain types of cancer. Dentists who notice problems in their patients’ mouths may be able to predict potential illnesses elsewhere in the body, advising those patients to seek consultations with other healthcare providers. Here’s a deeper look at some of the correlations between oral health and overall health, courtesy of the Mayo Clinic.

• Endocarditis: When bacteria or other germs from the mouth or another part of the body spread through the bloodstream, they can attach to certain areas of the heart. This causes an infection in the inner lining of the

heart chambers or valves.

• Pregnancy and birth complications: Periodontitis has been linked to low birth weight and premature birth.

• Cardiovascular disease: While it’s not fully understood why, clogged arteries, stroke and heart disease may be linked to inflammation and infection caused by oral bacteria.

• Pneumonia: Bacteria in the mouth may be pulled into the lungs, where it can lead to respiratory illness, such as pneumonia.

It’s a two-way street with health and the mouth. Certain diseases can lead to issues in the mouth. HIV/AIDS may cause mucosal lesions in the mouth; those with osteoporosis may have weakened periodontal bone and tooth loss; and research has shown that diabetes puts gum health at risk.

Individuals should make oral health a priority, as it has a significant effect on their overall health and well-being.

Early warning signs of oral cancer

Oral cancer is a significant threat across the globe. Data from the World Health Organization indicates that more than 450,000 new cases of oral cancer are diagnosed each year.

The Oral Cancer Foundation notes that oral cancers are part of a group of cancers referred to as head and neck cancers. All cancers in that group are potentially dangerous, but oral cancers account for roughly 85 percent of all head and neck cancer diagnoses, which underscores the importance of routine oral health checkups. The Moffitt Cancer Center® in Florida notes that many dentists perform oral cancer screenings during routine checkups, which dispels the notion that checkups are unnecessary for individuals who practice proper dental hygiene every day.

The American Dental Association notes there is not a onesize-fits-all regimen for dental health. However, at least two visits to a dentist per year can ensure teeth stay clean and afford dentists opportunities to screen for oral cancers and detect other issues, including gingivitis. In addition to scheduling routine checkups, individuals can learn to spot the common symptoms of oral cancer. The Moffitt Cancer Center urges individuals to seek medical attention if any of these signs persist for more than two weeks:

• A sore, irritation or thickness in the mouth or throat

• A white or red patch on the inside of the mouth

• A feeling that something is caught in the throat

• Hoarseness or other vocal changes

• Persistent coughing

• Difficulty chewing, swallowing or speaking

• Difficulty moving the jaw or tongue

• Numbness in the mouth

• Swelling in the jaw or neck

• Frequent nosebleeds

• Ear pain that does not affect your hearing

• Unexplained weight loss

It’s important that individuals recognize that the presence of these symptoms is not necessarily indicative of the presence of oral cancer. Some of these symptoms could indicate the presence of other issues that also require medical attention. For example, frequent nosebleeds could indicate high blood pressure or a blood clotting disorder, while unexplained weight loss is a potential indicator of diabetes.

Oral health is important, and routine checkups are vital to maintaining that health. Such checkups can help dentists spot various conditions, including oral cancer.

ONCOLOGY CONT.

SENTARA RADIATION ONCOLOGY*

Elizabeth City, 1144-A N. Road St • 252-384-4122

• Mills, Janete, MD

www.sentara.com/Albemarle

ZACK D. OWENS COMPREHENSIVE BREAST CENTER

Elizabeth City, 1144 N. Road St. • 252-384-4427

Mammography scheduling: 252-337-9220

OPHTHALMOLOGY

ALBEMARLE EYE CENTER, PLLC

Elizabeth City, 1503 N Road St.

Edenton, 101 Mark Dr.

Kitty Hawk, 3524 N Croatan Hwy.

Nags Head, 111 Seachase Dr. Toll Free 800-755-7535

www.aecpec.com

CHESAPEAKE EYE PHYSICIANS, PLC

GRIFFEY EYE CARE & LASER CENTER

Chesapeake, 560 Kempsville Rd., Ste., 100 757-410-9500

www.griffey2020.com

• Griffey, Paul M., MD

• Whitelock, Leland D., MD

• Fox, Robert B. Jr., OD

OPTICAL GOODS - RETAIL

GEORGE’S OPTICAL

Elizabeth City, 1125 N Road St • 252-331-7922

• Overman, George A., Optician

ORTHOPEDICS

ECU HEALTH MULTISPECIALTY CLINIC - EDENTON

Edenton, 113 Virginia Rd. • 252-482-3047

• Neuman, Paul DO

• Hardy, Eric, PA-C

ORTHOPEDICS CONT.

SENTARA ORTHOPEDIC & SPORTS MEDICINE SPECIALISTS*

Elizabeth City, 1144 N Road St, Ste 200

252-384-2360

www.sentara.com/Albemarle

• Miller, Jared, DO

• Elliott, John, DO

• Grabill, Scott, DO

• Bentley, Christian, MD

• Distacio II, Anthony, MD

• Beneck, John, PA-C

• Meads, Kelly, PA-C

OUTPATIENT SPECIALTY CLINIC

ECU HEALTH BERTIE HOSPITAL

Windsor, 1403 S King St • 252-794-6700

Cardiology

Ear-Nose-Throat

Electromyography

Endocrinology

Gastroenterology

General Surgery

Nephrology

Gynecology

Orthopedics

Pain Management

Podiatry

Wound Care

OUTPATIENT SPECIALTY CLINIC CONT.

ECU HEALTH CHOWAN HOSPITAL

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd • 252-482-6193

Cardiology

Electromyography

Gastroenterology

Nephrology

Oncology/Hematology

Sleep

Wound Care

PAIN MANAGEMENT

ECU HEALTH CHOWAN HOSPITAL SPECIALTY CLINIC

East Carolina Anesthesia Associates

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd., • 252-482-6292

• Eppihimer, Brandon MD

PEDIATRICS

ALBEMARLE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

Bertie County, 102 Rhodes Ave, Windsor

252-794-5322

Camden County, 160 US Hwy 158 E, Bldg B, Camden

252-338-4460

Currituck County, 2795 Caratoke Hwy, Currituck

252-232-2271

Chowan County, 202 W Hicks St, Edenton

252-482-6003

Gates County, 29 Medical Center Rd, Gates

252-357-1380

Hertford County, 828 S Academy St, Ahoskie

252-862-4054

Pasquotank County, 711 Roanoke Ave, Elizabeth City

252-338-4400

Perquimans County, 103 ARPDC St, Hertford

252-426-2100

CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES AGENCY

Elizabeth City, 1417 Parkview Dr, • 252-338-4044

PEDIATRICS CONT.

ECU HEALTH PEDIATRICS - EDENTON

Edenton, 203-A Earnhardt Dr • 252-482-7407

• Resta, Bartholomew, MD

• Peterson-Spencer, Mia, FNP, MS

• Borger, Judy, PA

SENTARA PEDIATRIC PHYSICANS*

Elizabeth City, 1141 N Road St, Ste M • 252-384-2590

www.sentara.com/Albemarle

• Aldrich, Sheila, MD

• Schmitt, James, DO

PHARMACY

BLOUNT’S MUTUAL DRUGS

Edenton, 323 S Broad St • 252-482-2127

FAMILY CARE PHARMACY

Hertford, 606 S Church St • 252-426-2214

HARBOR PHARMACY

Elizabeth City, 606 E Main St, Ste A. 252-331-6502

WOODARD’S PHARMACY

Hertford, 101 N Church St • 252-426-5527

Asthma &Allergies

Specializing

Margaret R. Donohoe,MD, FAAAAI

PHYSICAL THERAPY

COASTAL REHABILITATION, INC.

Elizabeth City, 101 Medical Dr., • 252-338-2114

ECU HEALTH BERTIE HOSPITAL REHABILITATION SERVICES

Windsor, 1403 S King St • 252-794-6655

ECU HEALTH CHOWAN REHABILITATION SERVICES

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd • 252-482-6767

SENTARA THERAPY CENTER - SENTERA ALBEMARLE MEDICAL CENTER*

Elizabeth City, 1144 N Road St • 252-384-4632 www.sentara.com/Albemarle

SENTARA THERAPY CENTER - ALBEMARLE YMCA*

Elizabeth City, 1240 N Road St • 252-384-4466 www.sentara.com/Albemarle

SENTARA THERAPY CENTER – CURRITUCK YMCA*

Barco, 130 Community Way • 252-457-1361 www.sentara.com/Albemarle

SENTARA THERAPY CENTER – KITTY HAWK*

Kitty Hawk, 5136 N. Croatan Hwy • 252-255-9111 www.sentara.com/Albemarle

SENTARA THERAPY CENTER – TANGLEWOOD*

Elizabeth City, 105 Commercial Blvd, Ste E 252-384-2680 • www.sentara.com/Albemarle

PULMONOLOGY

ALBEMARLE PULMONOLOGY MEDICINE ASSOC.

Elizabeth City, 1507 N Road St • 252-338-6167

• Singh, Jasvinder P., MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM

ATLANTIC PULMONARY ASSOCIATES, PA

• Heyder, A. M., MD

Elizabeth City, 111-A Medical Dr • 252-331-1506

Kitty Hawk, 5116 N. Croatan Hwy • 252-255-5234

CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL CARDIOPULMONARY –PULMONOLOGY

Elizabeth City 1138 N Road St. • 252-335-4890

Moyock, 534 Caratoke Hwy • 757-917-5716

RADIOLOGY

ECU HEALTH BERTIE HOSPITAL RADIOLOGY

Windsor, 1403 S King St • 252-794-6600

ECU HEALTH CHOWAN HOSPITAL RADIOLOGY

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd • 252-482-6245

REHABILITATION CENTERS & SERVICES

COASTAL REHABILITATION, INC.

Elizabeth City, 101 Medical Dr., • 252-338-2114

ECU HEALTH BERTIE HOSPITAL REHABILITATION SERVICES

Windsor, 1403 S King St • 252-794-6655

ECU HEALTH CHOWAN HOSPITAL REHABILITATION SERVICES

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd • 252-482-6767

SLEEP APNEA

ALBEMARLE PULMONOLOGY MEDICINE ASSOC

Elizabeth City, 1507 N Road St • 252-338-6167

• Singh, Jasvinder P., MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM

ATLANTIC PULMONARY ASSOCIATES, PA

• Heyder, A. M., MD

Elizabeth City, 111-A Medical Dr • 252-331-1506

Kitty Hawk, 5116 N. Croatan Hwy • 252-255-5234

CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL MEDICAL GROUP

ELIZABETH CITY SLEEP CENTER

Elizabeth City, 1805 West City Dr. • 252-337-9701

SPEECH & LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTSPEDIATRIC & ADULT

ECU HEALTH BERTIE HOSPITAL REHABILITATION SERVICES

Windsor, 1403 S King St • 252-794-6655

ECU HEALTH CHOWAN HOSPITAL REHABILITATION SERVICES

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd • 252-482-6767

SENTARA THERAPY CENTER - ALBEMARLE*

Elizabeth City, 1144 N Road St • 252-384-4632 www.sentara.com/Albemarle

SURGERY

CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL SURGICAL SPECIALISTS

Elizabeth City, 1138 N. Road St. • 252-335-4890

• Ruiz, Antonio J., MD, FACS

• Lin, Stephen H., MD

ECU HEALTH GENERAL SURGERY - EDENTON

Edenton, 203-B Earnhardt Dr • 252-482-5868

• McDowell, Lauren, MD

POMS FACIAL SURGERY CENTER

Elizabeth City, 1140 N. Road St. • 252-562-6151

• Won, John S., MD

SENTARA SURGERY SPECIALISTS*

Elizabeth City, 1177 N. Road St. • 252-337-9440 www.sentara.com/Albemarle

• Timothy Capps, MD

• Liu, Baogang, MD, PHD

• Rogers, Christopher DO

• Brabble, Crissy, NP-C

SENTARA SURGERY SPECIALISTS*

Edenton, 701 Luke St., Ste. D • 252-337-9440 www.sentara.com/Albemarle

• Capps, Timothy, MD

• Liu, Baogang, MD, PHD

UROLOGY

ECU HEALTH CHOWAN HOSPITAL SPECIALTY CLINIC

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd • 252-482-6193

• Bohl, Daniel MD

ECU HEALTH UROLOGY - EDENTON

Edenton, 210 N. Broad St • 252-482-1606

• Reynolds, Cris J., MD

VASCULAR SURGERY

SENTARA VASCULAR SPECIALISTS*

Elizabeth City, 1177 N Road St • 252-337-9440 www.sentara.com/Albemarle

VASCULAR SURGERY CONT.

• Pharr, Tarkten, MD

• Chalot, KiP, NP-C

WOMEN’S HEALTH SERVICES

ALBEMARLE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

Bertie County, 102 Rhodes Ave, Windsor

252-794-5322

Camden County, 160 US Hwy 158 E, Bldg B, Camden 252-338-4460

Currituck County, 2795 Caratoke Hwy, Currituck

252-232-2271

Chowan County, 202 W Hicks St, Edenton

252-482-6003

Gates County, 29 Medical Center Rd, Gates

252-357-1380

Hertford County, 828 S Academy St, Ahoskie

252-862-4054

Pasquotank County, 711 Roanoke Ave, Elizabeth City

252-338-4400

Perquimans County, 103 ARPDC St, Hertford

252-426-2100

CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL BREAST CARE

CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL SURGICAL

Elizabeth City, 1138 N. Road St. • 252-335-4890

ECU HEALTH WOMEN’S CARE - EDENTON

Edenton, 203-A Earnhardt Dr., • 252-482-2134

• Duruman, Bora, MD

• Privette, Crystal, MD

ECU HEALTH WOMEN’S CARE - EDENTON

Edenton, 309 N Broad St., • 252-482-7001

• Boehling, Peter, MD

• Belcher, Julane, RN, FNP-BC

• Huey, Karen, RN, CNM

WOUND CARE

CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL MEDICAL GROUP

ADVANCED WOUND CARE AND HYPERBARIC CENTER

Elizabeth City, 1805 West City Dr., • 252-331-2937

ECU HEALTH CHOWAN HOSPITAL SPECIALTY CLINIC

Edenton, 211 Virginia Rd., • 252-482-6292

• Eppihimer, Brandon, MD

SENTARA WOUND THERAPY CENTER*

Elizabeth City, 1144 N. Road St., • 252-384-2830

www.sentara.com/Albemarle

* DIVISION OF ALBEMARLE PHYSICIAN SERVICESSENTARA, INC.