Procedure Volume Patient Data Patient Conditions Reviews General Payments Back to Top

Home > NC Providers > Bariatric Surgeons

Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS

Accepting New Patients

(Peter C. Ng, MD, FACS, FASMBS)

(46 Ratings)

Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery and General Practice

East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine (1996)

Professional interests include: colorectal surgery procedures, laparoscopic hernia repair, laparoscopic surgery, and more.

11200 Governor Manly Way Suite 208
Raleigh, NC 27614

(919) 784-4160

Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS is a bariatric surgeon in Raleigh, NC specializing in bariatric surgery, general surgery and general practice. He graduated from East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS is affiliated with UNC Health, REX HOSPITAL INC and UNC Health Medical Group UNC Health Rex.

Office Locations

11200 Governor Manly Way Suite 208
Raleigh, NC 27614

open_in_new

4207 Lake Boone Trail Suite 210
Raleigh, NC 27607

open_in_new

Some issues Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS can help you with:

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

In The News

“Dr. Peter Ng, chairman of North Carolina Surgery, took one of the earlier shifts in the COVID-19 isolation unit at UNC...”—"More North Carolina doctors and nurses step in to care for COVID-19 patients", Raleigh News & Observer, May 2020

“"We are thrilled to partner with a practice that shares our passion for providing excellent care and with a long track record of serving Wilson," said Dr. Peter Ng, chairman of North Carolina...”—"Wilson Surgical Associates joins UNC Rex network - Restoration NewsMedia", Restoration NewsMedia, March 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Raleigh, NC during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
bypass surgery	13
doctor visit	284
gastrointestinal procedures	24
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	24
weight management	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Raleigh, NC during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, bypass surgery and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
bypass surgery	31
doctor visit	349
gastrointestinal procedures	64
minimally invasive procedures	64
weight management	31

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	15
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Raleigh, NC during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, bypass surgery and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	21
doctor visit	291
gastrointestinal procedures	35
minimally invasive procedures	35
weight management	21

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	57
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Raleigh, NC during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, bypass surgery and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	14
doctor visit	398
gastrointestinal procedures	30
minimally invasive procedures	30
weight management	14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	322

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	330
Black	122
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	186

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	53
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Raleigh, NC during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	359
gastrointestinal procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	26

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	54
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Raleigh, NC during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	205
gastrointestinal procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	52
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Raleigh, NC during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	210
gastrointestinal procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Raleigh, NC during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	180
gastrointestinal procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	17

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	51
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	117

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Raleigh, NC during 2021 were bypass surgery, open surgery, weight management and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	11
doctor visit	132
gastrointestinal procedures	11
open surgery	11
weight management	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	110

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Raleigh, NC were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

abdominal surgery	11
bypass surgery	18
doctor visit	239
gastrointestinal procedures	26
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	28
open surgery	11
weight management	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	17
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	125
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	5
85 and over	1
Less than 65	52
65 to 74	91

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	45
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	10
Dementia	1

Education & Training

Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS graduated from East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine in 1996. He completed residency at East Carolina University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Surgery, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine (1996)

Residency: East Carolina University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Surgery, Board Certified (2012)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

REX HOSPITAL INC

UNC Health Medical Group UNC Health Rex

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana, MedCost, Carolina Complete Health, Cigna, Liberty Advantage, WellCare, Aetna, Contigo Health, UnitedHealthcare, AmeriHealth Caritas, Veterans Affairs, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), WellCare, Medicare Advantage, AmeriHealth, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, CHAMPVA, Centene, Group Health Plan (GHP), MedCost PPO, FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans, North Carolina State Health Plan, Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health), BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network), FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct, Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026), Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)), Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana

MedCost

Carolina Complete Health

Cigna

Liberty Advantage

WellCare

Aetna

Contigo Health

UnitedHealthcare

AmeriHealth Caritas

Veterans Affairs

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC)

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

AmeriHealth

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Cigna

CHAMPVA

Centene

Group Health Plan (GHP)

MedCost PPO

FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans

North Carolina State Health Plan

Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health)

BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network)

FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct

Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026)

Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2)

BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN))

Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2)

Meritain Health, an Aetna Company

Longevity Health Plan I-SNP

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 46 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Raleigh, NC.

4.89

Overall Rating

(46 Ratings)

Leave a Review

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Peter Conrad Ng, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$124,522 STRATAFIX $54,621	HARMONIC Product Family $30,319	ENSEAL Product Family $20,885	ECHELON ENDOPATH Stapler $2,184	ECHELON FLEX Stapler $208	Other $16,304
Medtronic, Inc.	$61,246 LigaSure $46,484	Signia $1,001	ENDO GIA ULTRA $54	Signet $32	Sonicision $31	Other $13,644
Covidien LP	$38,111 Sonicision $19,287	GastriSail $5,544	VersaStep $3,000	iDrive Ultra $2,718	Endo Stapling $621	Other $6,940
Ethicon US, LLC	$34,662 Other/NA $15,863	OtherNA $11,250	Energy Harmonic $1,411	Endoscopy: Endocutters $1,130	Endoscopy Endocutters $828	Other $4,180
Ethicon Inc.	$21,937 ENSEAL Product Family $4,655	Energy# Other $3,438	STRATAFIX $148	Endoscopy# Endocutters $95	Sutures $21	Other $13,581
Other	$32,333 PERCUTANEOUS SOLUTIONS: PERCUVANCE & MINILAP BRANDS $2,984	SURGICAL $2,100	Da Vinci Surgical System $1,395	Covidien $894	SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple $692	Other $24,268

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$180,732
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$92,711
Food and Beverage	$20,826
Travel and Lodging	$17,870
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$600
Other	$73

Biography

Dr. Peter Ng sees patients in Raleigh, NC. His medical specialties are general practice, general surgery, and bariatric surgery. Dr. Ng has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Areas of expertise for Dr. Ng include colorectal surgery procedures, laparoscopic hernia repair, and weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery). He is professionally affiliated with UNC Health. Coventry, Cigna, and Centene appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Ng takes. He welcomes new patients at his office inRaleigh, NC as reported by Yext. He attended medical school at East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with East Carolina University.