Dr. Eric Ibegbu

Dr. Eric Ibegbu, is a distinguished Endobariatric Gastroenterologist renowned for compassionate care and unparalleled expertise. Serving patients at AMG Weight loss Centers and Atlantic Medical Group, he specializes in Advanced Gastroenterology, Non-surgical weight loss procedures and body contouring procedures, offering a world-class experience. Patients, not only from North Carolina but across the globe, trust Dr. Ibegbu for his unmatched skill in Spatz 3 balloon, ORBERA balloon, Apollo Revise, Apollo ESG, and diverse gastrointestinal treatments.
Dr. Ibegbu earned his medical degree from the University of Nigeria and completed his internship, residency, and fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Florida Health Sciences center in Jacksonville, Florida. He also received advanced training in therapeutic endoscopy, including endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP) and Endoscopic suturing.

Throughout his career, Dr. Ibegbu has published extensively in the field of gastroenterology. His work is featured in several peer-reviewed journals, including the World Journal of Gastroenterology and The American Journal of Gastroenterology. He has also been involved in the training of many other physicians across the country, and he serves as the speaker for several medical device and pharmaceutical companies. Dr. Ibegbu currently serves as President and Medical Director of Atlantic Medical Group. He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Gastroenterology and the American Board of Internal Medicine. In addition, he serves as Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Gastroenterology Department of East Carolina University, and he’s been conferred the honor of Fellow of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopists and the American College of Gastroenterology.