Benjamin C. Degner, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Wayne State University School of Medicine	Doctorate	Other	Not Specified

Institution	Focus	Year
Fellowship - NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center	Thoracic Surgery	Not Specified
Residency - Loyola University Medical Center	General Surgery	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on August 17, 2025 -

East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University - 115 Heart Drive

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Comment - “ I could not Have Been Better Tak... ”

I could not Have Been Better Taken Care of Throughout the process !!!! EXCELLENT

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“I could not Have Been Better Tak...”

I could not Have Been Better Taken Care of Throughout the process !!!! EXCELLENT

Anonymous 08/17/2025

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Review by Anonymous on June 14, 2025 -

East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University - 115 Heart Drive

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Comment - “ Great help... ”

Great help

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“Great help...”

Great help

Anonymous 06/14/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 16, 2025 -

East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University - 115 Heart Drive

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Comment - “ The experience was ok.... ”

The experience was ok.

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“The experience was ok....”

The experience was ok.

Anonymous 05/16/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 03, 2025 -

East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University - 115 Heart Drive

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Comment - “ Best care ever... ”

Best care ever

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“Best care ever...”

Best care ever

Anonymous 04/03/2025

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Review by Anonymous on February 27, 2025 -

East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University - 115 Heart Drive

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Comment - “ Good... ”

Good

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“Good...”

Good

Anonymous 02/27/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 22, 2025 -

East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University - 115 Heart Drive

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Comment - “ All good... ”

All good

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“All good...”

All good

Anonymous 07/22/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 19, 2025 -

East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University - 115 Heart Drive

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Comment - “ Answered all questions and demon... ”

Answered all questions and demonstrated care.

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“Answered all questions and demon...”

Answered all questions and demonstrated care.

Anonymous 05/19/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 16, 2025 -

East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University - 115 Heart Drive

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Comment - “ I love my provider. They always ... ”

I love my provider. They always give me respect and support. No issues at all.

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“I love my provider. They always ...”

I love my provider. They always give me respect and support. No issues at all.

Anonymous 05/16/2025

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Review by Anonymous on February 28, 2025 -

East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University - 115 Heart Drive

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Comment - “ All good... ”

All good

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“All good...”

All good

Anonymous 02/28/2025

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Review by Anonymous on January 22, 2025 -

East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University - 115 Heart Drive

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Comment - “ Very satisfied... ”

Very satisfied

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“Very satisfied...”

Very satisfied

Anonymous 01/22/2025

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Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon - General

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East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University

ECU Health Medical Center

Foster G. Mcgaw Hospital

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Tobin Finizio, MD - Diagnostic Radiologist

Teresa Smith, MD - Family Medicine Physician, Internal Medicine Physician

Kanta Saha, MD - Nuclear Medicine Physician, Surgeon

Daniel Zinn, MD - Pediatrician

Dr Charles Jones, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Charles Jahrsdorfer, MD - Family Medicine Physician

Manuel Gorrin-Rivas, MD - Anesthesologist

Michael Hoger, DO - Anesthesologist

Charles Anderson, MD - Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Dr Ngoc-Lam Nguyen, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

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