Internal Medicine

Mission

The Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune Allergy Clinic has a board-certified allergist/immunologist and an experienced team to care for your allergy and immunology needs with a full complement of diagnostic and therapeutic resources.  We are proud to offer evidence-based stratification and treatment to provide the highest quality care to our patients with allergies and immunologic concerns. 

Services

The Allergy Clinic currently serves active-duty personnel only.  We see patients who are followed by both military and civilian primary care providers.  Please contact the NMCCL call center appointment line (910) 450-HELP (4357) for further assistance.
 
Available services:
- Testing for allergic disease and immunologic dysfunction
- Immunotherapy (allergy shots) for environmental
- State of art monoclonal antibody medications for treatment of severe allergic disease

Hours

Monday-Friday
0730-1600
Weekend & Holidays
CLOSED

Location

NH-100, FLOOR 1 ​
 

Provider Information

Lieutenant Commander Robert Wauters
Robert H. Wauters, MD is a Board-Certified Allergist/Immunologist as well as Board-Certified Internal Medicine doctor at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, responsible for care in the Allergy and Immunology clinic.  He began this position in July of 2020.  He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 2013.  After an Internal Medicine internship at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, he served 2 years as the General Medical Officer for Combat Logistics Regiment 25 stationed on Camp Lejeune.  He returned to Bethesda, MD to complete both his Internal Medicine residency in 2018 and Allergy & Immunology fellowship in 2020.
 

Mission

The Cardiology Clinic at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, our mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate cardiac care to all Beneficiaries over the age of 18 years.  Our board-certified physicians and their team utilize a range of diagnostic and management services to best serve our beneficiaries’ health. We strive to be a reliable resource for our patients and are dedicated to ensuring their well-being through every step of their care journey.  Our friendly staff is here to support and guide our patients, working in partnership with them to achieve optimal cardiovascular health.  Please contact the Appointment Line (910)450-HELP (4357) for further assistance.

Services

Available services:
- Echocardiography
- Stress testing
- Tilt table testing
- Cardioversions
- Cardiac CT scans
- Myocardial Perfusion Studies
- Transesophageal Echocardiogram
 

Hours

Monday - Friday
0800-1530
Weekends & Holidays
CLOSED

Location

BLDG NH-100, FLOOR 1

Provider Information

Commander Marc Kajut
Marc Kajut, MD is a Board-Certified, non-invasive Cardiologist in Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, NC. He received his medical degree from Uniformed Services University (USU) School of Medicine, completed Internal Medicine Residency and Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), and has been in practice for 8 years.  He specializes in non-invasive cardiology and is experienced in comprehensive echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and coronary CT angiography.
 
Commander Scott Hopkins
CDR Scott Hopkins, MD is a Board-Certified Cardiologist.  He received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine.  He is board certified in cardiovascular medicine, adult comprehensive echocardiography, and internal medicine.  He currently practices as a general cardiologist.
 

Mission

Services

- Full body skin exams

Monday-Friday
0730-1600
Weekend & Holidays
CLOSED

Location

NH-200, Clinic Annex
 

Provider Information

Lieutenant Commander James Contestable
James J. Contestable, MD is a Board-Certified Dermatologist at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune.  He provides all medical dermatologic services including care for skin, hair, nails, surgery, and laser-based treatments.  He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Florida and his M.D. at the Uniformed Services University where he was inducted into AOA and received the Navy Surgeon Generals award.  He served onboard three US Navy aircraft carriers during deployments at sea as a flight surgeon and aeromedical evacuation specialist.  He completed his residency in Dermatology at Naval Medical Center San Diego where he served at the House Staff Council President for the entire campus.  He enjoys teaching residents, PA/NP students, and medical students daily in his clinic where future providers are educated in the treatment of skin disease.  He treats skin conditions in all ages and has a special interest in scar revision and rehabilitation.
 
Lieutenant Commander Kathryn Barbante
Kathryn Barbante, MD is a Dermatologist at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, responsible for management of skin conditions, minor skin surgeries, laser procedures and inpatient consults.  She graduated from University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering in 2009 and Uniformed Services University for medical school in 2013.  After a Family Medicine internship at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, she served as a flight surgeon for 4 years in Iwakuni, Japan and MCAS Miramar.  She returned to complete her Dermatology residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego in 2018 and after graduating, moved to Camp Lejeune in July 2021 for her utilization tour.

 

Mission

The Gastroenterology (GI) Clinic at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune is staffed by board-certified gastroenterologists and an Advanced Practice Provider, along with a world-class team of nurses and hospital corpsmen.  The clinic’s mission is to provide the most up-to-date, evidence-based, and compassionate care in diagnosing and managing diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, biliary system, and pancreas.

Services

The clinic’s gastroenterologists perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (e.g., EGD and colonoscopy) in routine outpatient cases and urgent inpatients as well.  Patients may be referred to the GI Clinic by their primary care providers.  We are currently serving active-duty personnel only. Please contact the Appointment Line (910) 450-HELP (4357) for further assistance.
 
Available services:
- Referral-based outpatient evaluation and consultative inpatient services
- Diagnosis and management of GI disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), chronic liver disease (such as hepatitis and cirrhosis), GERD, eosinophilic esophagitis, H. pylori infection, celiac disease, dysmotility, anorectal disorders, and more
- Diagnostic/therapeutic endoscopy, including screening for colorectal cancer

Hours

Monday-Friday
0730-1600
Weekend & Holidays
CLOSED

Location

NH-100, FLOOR 2

Provider Information

Commander Edward Stickle
Thomas Stickle, MD is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, providing comprehensive care for liver, esophageal, gastric and bowel disorders to include liver biopsy, upper endoscopy, and colonoscopy.  He graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 1998, serving a submarine officer prior to attending University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center and graduating in 2010.  He completed his internal medicine internship at Naval Medical Center San Diego, and completed his residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and subsequently remaining on staff as chief of residents.  He then completed his Gastroenterology fellowship at Naval Medical Center San Diego in 2017 and completed an additional staff tour prior to transferring to Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune in July 2020.
 
Lieutenant Commander Michael “Mickey” Skaret
Mickey Skaret, MD is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Internist at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, where he practices the full scope of general Gastroenterology, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, and biliary system, as well as performing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.  Dr. Skaret is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University.  He has authored several articles in peer-reviewed journals on healthcare quality, general Internal Medicine, and Gastroenterology, and has presented his scholarly activity at the national level.  Dr. Skaret completed his undergraduate education at Florida State University and obtained his MD degree from the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine through the Navy’s Health Professions Scholarship Program.  He completed internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, where he subsequently served as a Staff Hospitalist and departmental subject matter expert for health information technology, patient safety, and transitions of care.  Dr. Skaret then completed fellowship training in Gastroenterology at Naval Medical Center San Diego prior to his move to Camp Lejeune.
 
Nurse Practitioner Lora Davis
Lora Davis, NP, is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner in the Gastroenterology Clinic at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune.  She has been in this position since March 2021.  She graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Master of Science in Nursing in 2006.  She has over 15 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.

Mission

The Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune Infectious Disease Clinic has a board-certified infectious disease physician proud to offer state of the art infectious diseases care to our patients.

Services

We offer adult inpatient and outpatient infectious diseases consultations, as well as comprehensive care for active-duty service members living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).  We also offer pre-travel physician counseling for all active-Duty service members and their beneficiaries (including adults and children) in our Travel Clinic.  We have an experienced team working together to provide the highest quality care to our patients. Please contact the Appointment Line (910)450-HELP (4357) for further assistance.
 
Available services:
- Inpatient consultation
- Outpatient consultation
- HIV consultations and treatments for Active-Duty service members
- International personal pre-travel advice for Active-Duty service members and their beneficiaries

Hours

Monday-Friday
0730-1600
Weekend & Holidays
CLOSED

Location

NH-100, FLOOR 1 ​

Provider Information

Lieutenant Commander Laura Gilbert
Laura Jean Gilbert, MD, MPH, FACP is a Board-Certified Internist and Infectious Diseases physician, responsible for inpatient and outpatient adult infectious diseases consultations at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune.  She graduated from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in 2013 and completed both her Internal Medicine residency and Infectious Diseases fellowship at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in 2016 and 2021, respectively.
 

Mission

The Naval Medical Center Internal Medicine Clinic staff takes pride in our profession, that we will positively impact the health and well-being of our beneficiaries. We have board certified internal medicine physicians proud to serve all beneficiaries over the age of 18 assigned to us. We also see Internal medicine consults from the Family Medicine Clinic for complex diagnoses. Please contact the Appointment Line (910)450-HELP (4357) for further assistance.

Services

Available service provided:
- Outpatient consults for some complex conditions
- Trans-gender treatment evaluations and treatments (Active Duty ONLY)

Hours

Monday-Friday
0730-1600
Weekend & Holidays
CLOSED

Locations

NH-100, FLOOR 1 ​

Provider Information

Lieutenant Commander Matthew Biscotti
Matthew Biscotti, MD is a Board-Certified, General Internist at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, responsible for primary care services, consultative medicine, and inpatient medical care.  He began this position in July of 2021.  He graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology in 2009 and Drexel University College of Medicine in 2013.  After an Internal Medicine internship at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, he served 2 years as the General Medical Officer for 2D Battalion 2D Marines stationed in Camp Lejeune.  He returned to complete his Internal Medicine residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in 2018.  Completed a utilization tour at Naval Hospital Bremerton from 2018-2021.
 
Lieutenant Laura Barba-Ruiz
Laura Barba-Ruiz, DO is a General Internist at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, responsible for primary care services, consultative medicine, and inpatient medical care.  She began this position in Oct of 2022.  She graduated from University of Virginia with dual majors in Biomedical Engineering and East Asian Studies.  Before pursuing a career in medicine, she taught abroad and performed pharmaceutical research.  She graduated from Campbell University medical school in 2017 then attended Internal Medicine residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.  After completing residency, she completed brief tours at Ft. Belvoir Community Hospital and Lemoore Naval Air Station before coming to Camp Lejeune.
 

Mission

The Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune Neurology Clinic is proud to offer comprehensive general neurology care to our patients. We have board-certified neurologists working together with an experienced team to provide the highest quality of care. We provide care for a variety of conditions affecting the central and peripheral nervous system. We offer thorough neurologic evaluations for a variety of diagnoses and services performed by specialty-trained technicians. In addition, we partner with various regional medical centers to facilitate a range of other specialized diagnostics

Services

The Neurology Clinic currently services only active-duty personnel.  Please contact the Appointment Line (910)450-HELP (4357) for further assistance.
 
Available services provided:
- Noninvasive monitoring for seizures with electroencephalography (EEG)
- Procedure-based treatments for migraine and other headache disorders including Botox injections and nerve blocks

Hours

Monday-Friday
0730-1600
Weekend & Holidays
CLOSED

Location

NH-100, FLOOR 1 ​
 

Provider Information

Captain Diana Fu
Diana Fu, MD is a Board-Certified Neurologist and Pain Medicine physician at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune.  She began this position in Aug 2019.  She graduated from Rutgers University, College of Pharmacy in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy and Uniformed Service University, school of medicine in 2000.  After completing a Family Medicine Internship at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, she served as a Flight Surgeon with HMM-266 at MCAS New River for 3 years.  She completed her neurology residency training in 2008 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and her Pain Medicine fellowship in 2012 at Naval Medical Center San Diego.
 
Lieutenant Commander Zoe Marinides
Zoe Marinides, MD is a Board-Certified General Neurologist at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, responsible for outpatient and inpatient care of patients with neurologic disorders.  She began this position in July 2022. She graduated from The George Washington University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biophysics in 2010.  She subsequently completed her MD at the New York University School of Medicine in 2014, earning her commission through the Health Professionals Scholarship Program (HPSP).  She completed an Internal Medicine internship at Walter Reed National Military Medicine from 2014-2015, then completed an Operational Medicine tour serving as an Undersea Medical Officer in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.  She then returned to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to complete her adult neurology residency from 2019-2022.
 

Mission

The Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune Pulmonology Clinic provides the highest quality outpatient care in pulmonary medicine from our board-certified critical care pulmonologists. We offer comprehensive state of the art pulmonary assessment, diagnostics, and disease management to our patients in a timely and concerned manner. Patients are seen by appointment through routine referral tracking or by emergency consultation request. The Pulmonology Clinic currently services all beneficiaries, over the age of 18 years. Please contact the Appointment Line 910-450-HELP (4357) for further assistance.

Services

Available services provided:
- Pulmonary Function Test (Spirometry, Lung Volumes, DLCO, and Pre/Post bronchodilator)
- Provocation Test (Methacholine Challenges and Exercise Induced Bronchospasm Study)
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET)
- Six Minute Walk
- Asthma Education
- Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)
- Sputum Induction

Hours

Monday-Friday
0730-1600
Weekend & Holidays
CLOSED

Location

NH-100, FLOOR 1 ​

Provider Information

Commander Michael Monson
Michael Monson, DO, MA is a Board-Certified Pulmonary and Critical Care physician at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, responsible for pulmonary services, as well as inpatient medical services in the Intensive Care Unit.  He has been stationed at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune since August 2019.  He graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry in 2006.  He then graduated from Midwestern University in 2010 with a Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine and a Master of Arts Degree in Bioethics.  He underwent Internal Medicine internship and residency at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.  He served for 3 years as a General Internist at Naval Hospital Guam, after which he returned to training in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Naval Medical Center San Diego.
 
Captain Steven Praske
Steven P. Praske, DO, Pulmonary Critical Care physician who is Board-Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and Critical Care Medicine.  He is the Navy Critical Care Medicine specialty leader and currently practices at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune.