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  • Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University 115 Heart Dr, Greenville, NC 27834
  • (252) 744-4400

Brief Intro

Dr. James Speicher is a thoracic surgeon at the East Carolina Heart Institute, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions like lung cancer, esophageal cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), achalasia, paraesophageal hernia, tracheal disease and mediastinal disease. "At the East Carolina Heart Institute, excellent patient care is our top priority. We offer cutting edge, minimally invasive approaches to technically complex surgeries and we utilize a team-based approach to improve recovery and maximize outcomes." After receiving his medical degree from the University of Kansas at Wichita School of Medicine, Dr. Speicher went on to complete a residency in General Surgery at the University of Missouri at Columbia School of Medicine and a fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. When he's not at work, Dr. Speicher enjoys spending quality time with his wife and children, exercising, and playing the guitar.

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Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

RESIDENCY

University of Missouri School of Medicine

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University of Kansas at Wichita School of Medicine

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • 115 Heart Dr, Greenville, NC 27834
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Surgery
  • Cardiovascular Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Humana
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Friday Health Plans
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • CHAMPVA
  • Trillium Community Health Plan
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • APWU
  • Cigna
  • Tricare
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • HealthPartners
  • Wellcare
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