Connie D Cerne

Surgeon

Greenville, NC

Connie D Cerne provides physician assistant care at Greenville's ECU Health Neurosurgery & Spine Center for neurological and spine treatment planning.

  • Neurological and spine evaluations in Greenville
  • Patients needing evaluation of surgical versus conservative treatment options
  • Patients needing coordination with neurosurgery, neurology, or interventional pain management

David N Trisler, DO

Surgeon

Greenville, NC

David N. Trisler, DO provides surgical critical care and general surgery at ECU Health Trauma & Acute Care Surgery in Greenville.

  • Surgical critical care
  • General surgery
  • Trauma and acute care surgery

Connie D Cerne, PA-C

Surgeon

Greenville, NC

Connie D Cerne, PA-C provides neurological care at ECU Health Neurosurgery & Spine Center in Greenville and holds NCCPA certification.

  • Neurological care in Greenville
  • Evaluation of conditions where surgical and conservative treatment options require discussion
  • Patients seeking care through an ECU Health neurosurgery and spine center

Mark A. Newell, Md

Surgeon

Greenville, NC

ECU Health North Hospital is associated with ECU Health services featuring National Pancreas Foundation-designated pancreatic cancer care and AACVPR-recognized pulmonary rehabilitation.

  • pancreatic cancer care
  • cardiovascular pulmonary rehabilitation
  • breastfeeding education

William H Chapman, Md

Surgeon

Greenville, NC

ECU Health North Hospital is associated with ECU Health services featuring National Pancreas Foundation-designated pancreatic cancer care and AACVPR-recognized pulmonary rehabilitation.

  • pancreatic cancer care
  • cardiovascular pulmonary rehabilitation
  • breastfeeding education

Surgeon in nearby counties

FAQ

How much does a surgical consultation cost in Pitt County?

The cost depends on the provider, insurance plan, procedure, and whether the visit is referred or specialist care. Ask the office and your insurer about the consultation fee, copay, deductible, and authorization requirements before scheduling.

What should I look for when choosing a surgeon?

Check that the surgeon’s board certification and specialty match your condition, and confirm the hospital or center where procedures are performed. For spine concerns, also ask whether the evaluation includes nonsurgical treatment options.

How quickly can I get a surgical consultation?

Routine scheduling depends on referral requirements, specialist availability, and insurance authorization. Symptoms considered urgent may be triaged sooner, while emergencies should not wait for an outpatient appointment.

When should I go to the emergency room instead of booking a surgeon?

Call 911 or seek emergency care for severe trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, trouble speaking, loss of consciousness, or other rapidly worsening neurological symptoms. An outpatient surgical consultation is for non-emergency evaluation.