M. Umer Tariq, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Aga Khan University Medical College	Doctorate	Other	Not Specified

Institution	Focus	Year
Fellowship - George Washington University Hospital	Interventional Cardiology	Not Specified
Residency - The Cleveland Clinic	Internal Medicine	Not Specified
Residency - Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center	Cardiology	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on February 16, 2026 -

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

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Comment - “ Easy to talk with.... ”

Easy to talk with.

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“Easy to talk with....”

Easy to talk with.

Anonymous 02/16/2026

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Review by Anonymous on November 11, 2025 -

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

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Comment - “ The Dr listened very well and an... ”

The Dr listened very well and answered my questions

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“The Dr listened very well and an...”

The Dr listened very well and answered my questions

Anonymous 11/11/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 22, 2025 -

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

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Comment - “ The cardiologist Dr Tariq Was ve... ”

The cardiologist Dr Tariq Was very informative and referred me to his colleague.

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“The cardiologist Dr Tariq Was ve...”

The cardiologist Dr Tariq Was very informative and referred me to his colleague.

Anonymous 09/22/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 08, 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 09/08/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 25, 2025 -

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

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Comment - “ Best experience ever at a doctor... ”

Best experience ever at a doctors office!

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“Best experience ever at a doctor...”

Best experience ever at a doctors office!

Anonymous 07/25/2025

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Review by Anonymous on February 03, 2026 -

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

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Comment - “ The doctor took time to answer m... ”

The doctor took time to answer my questions.

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“The doctor took time to answer m...”

The doctor took time to answer my questions.

Anonymous 02/03/2026

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Review by Anonymous on October 20, 2025 -

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

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Comment - “ Dr Tariq's has a sincere passion... ”

Dr Tariq's has a sincere passion for his profession. He showed excellent Dr to Patient compassion and was thorough in his recommendations and findings. Definitely a blessing to see and, be seen by such a caring and compassionate individual. The world needs more of the same!

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“Dr Tariq's has a sincere passion...”

Anonymous 10/20/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 20, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Best medical visit and consultat... ”

Best medical visit and consultation that I have experienced in decades!

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“Best medical visit and consultat...”

Best medical visit and consultation that I have experienced in decades!

Anonymous 09/20/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 07, 2025 -

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

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Comment - “ My heart doctor is the best.... ”

My heart doctor is the best.

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“My heart doctor is the best....”

My heart doctor is the best.

Anonymous 09/07/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 20, 2025 -

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

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Comment - “ Just wonderful... ”

Just wonderful

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“Just wonderful...”

Just wonderful

Anonymous 07/20/2025

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Internal Medicine Physician - Interventional Cardiology, Internal Medicine Physician - Cardiovascular Disease

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East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University

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Katisha Mitchell, AGNP - Nurse Practitioner

Dean Yamaguchi, MD - Surgeon

Robert Allman, MD - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Dr Reza Ershadi, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Lindsay Roebuck-Gibson, FNP - Nurse Practitioner

Ann Hoggard, PA-C, RDCS - AEPE - Physician Assistant

Dr Constantin Marcu, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Dinesh Voruganti, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Douglas Overbey, MD - Internal Medicine Physician, Surgeon, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Dr Kari Kirian, PHD - Psychologist

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