Meet Our Team
A Collegial Team of Experienced Physicians
You will join a well-established group of primary care physicians who have built their careers serving the New Bern community. This is a team that values collaboration over competition, where colleagues share insights, cover for each other willingly, and genuinely support one another's success. The physicians here have chosen to stay because CarolinaEast offers something increasingly rare in healthcare: a practice environment where you can build lasting relationships with patients and colleagues alike.
The primary care team includes both MD and DO-trained physicians with diverse backgrounds and clinical interests. Several physicians have been with CarolinaEast for many years, a testament to the satisfaction and stability the system provides. The group has become notably more diverse in recent years, with physicians from various cultural backgrounds now calling CarolinaEast home. Recent hires have included Indian, Hispanic, and Muslim physicians who have found the community welcoming and have built successful practices.
- Collegial atmosphere where physicians collaborate rather than compete for patients
- Mix of experienced physicians and newer colleagues creates balanced team dynamics
- Physicians share call responsibilities equitably
- Low turnover reflects genuine satisfaction with the practice environment
- Open communication and mutual respect define the group culture
Your Future Colleagues
The primary care physicians at CarolinaEast represent a range of experience levels and clinical interests. You will find colleagues who share your commitment to comprehensive patient care and who understand the rewards of community-based practice.
- Marcus A. Earle, DO: Board-certified family medicine physician with interests in adolescent and sports medicine. Dr. Earle completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Master of Arts in Bioethics at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He served as Chief Resident during his family medicine residency at Carolina Health Systems Blue Ridge-Morganton.
Clinical Support Staff
Behind every efficient primary care practice stands a dedicated team of nurses, medical assistants, and administrative staff. At CarolinaEast, the support team understands the importance of smooth patient flow and physician efficiency. Medical assistants handle rooming, vital signs, and documentation support. Nursing staff provide phone triage during call hours, screening routine questions so that only genuine concerns reach the on-call physician. Administrative staff manage scheduling, referrals, and the countless details that keep a busy practice running.
- Experienced nursing staff familiar with the patient population and practice protocols
- Medical assistants trained to optimize patient flow and support documentation
- Phone triage nurses reduce unnecessary after-hours calls
- Administrative team handles scheduling, insurance verification, and referral coordination
- Clinic managers oversee operations so physicians can focus on patient care
Specialty Colleagues
As a primary care physician at CarolinaEast, you will have direct access to a comprehensive network of specialists. The health system employs over 150 physicians through CarolinaEast Physicians, representing most major specialties. Referrals stay within the system, meaning you can communicate directly with consultants, review their notes in Epic, and coordinate care efficiently. This integrated approach eliminates the frustration of sending patients to outside specialists and never hearing back.
- Full range of medical and surgical specialties available within the CarolinaEast network
- Direct communication with specialist colleagues through shared Epic platform
- Cardiology department includes noninvasive, interventional, structural, and electrophysiology services
- On-site subspecialty access at the Pollocksville clinic location
- Collaborative relationships with hospitalists for any patients requiring admission
The team at CarolinaEast offers the professional community that makes practice sustainable and rewarding. You will find colleagues who remember why they chose medicine and who still find satisfaction in caring for their community.
