Dr. L. Wiley Nifong, MD

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

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - University of Rochester Medical Center	General Surgery	Not Specified
Fellowship - Novant Health	Thoracic Surgery	Not Specified

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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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Comment - “ Doctor was easy to talk to and ... ”

Doctor was easy to talk to and he explained everything. He's friendly and helpful.

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“Doctor was easy to talk to and ...”

Doctor was easy to talk to and he explained everything. He's friendly and helpful.

Anonymous 06/21/2026

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Review by Anonymous on May 10, 2026 -

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

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Comment - “ Wonderful Doctor!... ”

Wonderful Doctor!

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“Wonderful Doctor!...”

Wonderful Doctor!

Anonymous 05/10/2026

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Review by Anonymous on March 20, 2026 -

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

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Comment - “ Always positive... ”

Always positive

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“Always positive...”

Always positive

Anonymous 03/20/2026

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Review by Anonymous on March 11, 2026 -

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 03/11/2026

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Review by Anonymous on November 28, 2025 -

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

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Comment - “ Very good.... ”

Very good.

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“Very good....”

Very good.

Anonymous 11/28/2025

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Review by Anonymous on June 14, 2026 -

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 06/14/2026

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Review by Anonymous on April 10, 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 04/10/2026

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Review by Anonymous on March 13, 2026 -

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

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Comment - “ Everyone was was honest and fort... ”

Everyone was was honest and forthright.

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“Everyone was was honest and fort...”

Everyone was was honest and forthright.

Anonymous 03/13/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 11, 2026 -

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

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Comment - “ Dr. Nifong is a wonderful, extre... ”

Dr. Nifong is a wonderful, extremely compassionate doctor.

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“Dr. Nifong is a wonderful, extre...”

Dr. Nifong is a wonderful, extremely compassionate doctor.

Anonymous 01/11/2026

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Review by Anonymous on November 14, 2025 -

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
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 - “ I would highly recommend Dr. Nif... ”

I would highly recommend Dr. Nifong and his staff to anyone experiencing any heart issues.

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“I would highly recommend Dr. Nif...”

I would highly recommend Dr. Nifong and his staff to anyone experiencing any heart issues.

Anonymous 11/14/2025

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East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University

ECU Health Medical Center

Alan Sacks

John Coiner, DO

Jorge M Abdallah, MD

Richard Lewis

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Ayah Oglat, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Dr Elaine Cabinum-foeller, MD - Pediatrician

Karen Stiles, PHD - Psychologist

Ryan Mitchell, FNP-C - Nurse Practitioner

Colin Hebert, MD - Pathologist

Karen Conklin, AGNP - Nurse Practitioner

Atif Abbasi, MD - Family Medicine Physician

Francis Buckman, MD - Hospitalist

Ann Sanderson, NNP - Nurse Practitioner

Dr Ann Sutton, MD - Pathologist

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