Christopher J. Karkut, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University	Doctorate	Other	Not Specified

Institution	Focus	Year
Fellowship - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo	Cardiovascular Disease	Not Specified
Residency - ECU Health Medical Center / Brody School of Medicine	Internal Medicine	Not Specified

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Internal medicine	Internal Medicine	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on July 10, 2026 -

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

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Comment - “ This doctor listens and shows th... ”

This doctor listens and shows that he care about his patients.

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“This doctor listens and shows th...”

This doctor listens and shows that he care about his patients.

Anonymous 07/10/2026

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Review by Anonymous on June 27, 2026 -

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

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Comment - “ Great... ”

Great

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“Great...”

Great

Anonymous 06/27/2026

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Review by Anonymous on June 21, 2026 -

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

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Ease of Getting an Appointment
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Comment - “ Good experience... ”

Good experience

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“Good experience...”

Good experience

Anonymous 06/21/2026

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Review by Anonymous on June 06, 2026 -

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

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Ease of Getting an Appointment
Courtesy of Practice Staff Not rated
Appearance & Atmosphere of Office Not rated
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Comment - “ Awesome... ”

Awesome

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“Awesome...”

Awesome

Anonymous 06/06/2026

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Review by Anonymous on May 08, 2026 -

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

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Ease of Getting an Appointment
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Comment - “ This being my first visit, I was... ”

This being my first visit, I was very nervous. Dr. Karkut put me at ease.

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“This being my first visit, I was...”

This being my first visit, I was very nervous. Dr. Karkut put me at ease.

Anonymous 05/08/2026

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Review by Anonymous on July 06, 2026 -

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

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Ease of Getting an Appointment
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Comment - “ Good... ”

Good

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“Good...”

Good

Anonymous 07/06/2026

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Review by Anonymous on June 25, 2026 -

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

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Comment - “ Very efficient service!... ”

Very efficient service!

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“Very efficient service!...”

Very efficient service!

Anonymous 06/25/2026

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Review by Anonymous on June 21, 2026 -

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

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Ease of Getting an Appointment
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Comment - “ Great visit... ”

Great visit

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“Great visit...”

Great visit

Anonymous 06/21/2026

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Review by Anonymous on May 11, 2026 -

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

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Ease of Getting an Appointment
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Comment - “ I am in the process of changing ... ”

I am in the process of changing cardiologists because I have been so very unhappy with this provider.

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“I am in the process of changing ...”

I am in the process of changing cardiologists because I have been so very unhappy with this provider.

Anonymous 05/11/2026

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Review by Anonymous on April 27, 2026 -

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

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Ease of Getting an Appointment
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Appearance & Atmosphere of Office Not rated
Handling of Billing & Insurance Not rated
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Willingness to Spend Time with You Not rated
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Trust in Decision Making Not rated
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Comment - “ This was a very quick appointmen... ”

This was a very quick appointment. Nothing serious to discuss. Made an adjustment to meds.

Verified Patient

“This was a very quick appointmen...”

This was a very quick appointment. Nothing serious to discuss. Made an adjustment to meds.

Anonymous 04/27/2026

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Internal Medicine Physician - Cardiovascular Disease

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East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University

ECU Health Heart & Vascular Care - Washington

ECU Health Heart & Vascular Care - Edenton

East Carolina Heart Institute at ECU Health Medical Center

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Brittany Robinson, AGNP - Nurse Practitioner

Carlos Anciano Granadillo, MD - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Sara Currier, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Dr R. Wayne Kreeger, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Kesavan Sankaramangalam, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Cali Pacheco, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Dr Mariavittoria Pitzalis, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Aditi Naniwadekar, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Erica Barwick, FNP-C - Nurse Practitioner

Dinesh Voruganti, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

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