About
Dr. David Gilbert founded Downeast Primary Care in Greenville, NC, bringing deep roots in the region to his practice. He grew up in Winterville, graduated from Greenville Christian Academy, and earned his undergraduate degree in Neuroscience in 2005. He completed his MD at ECU's Brody School of Medicine in 2010. His Family Medicine residency took him to the University of Louisville in Kentucky, where he rose to Chief Resident. He spent a year on faculty at Louisville before returning home to Winterville to be closer to family.
For the decade that followed, Dr. Gilbert held course and clerkship directorships at ECU's Brody School of Medicine and served as Interim Associate Dean for Medical Education. He maintained an active clinical practice in both inpatient and outpatient settings throughout those years. He calls himself a "yes and" doctor, combining pharmaceutical, procedural, lifestyle, and alternative treatment options to give patients more choices. He and his wife Heather homeschool their two daughters. Outside the clinic, he fishes, trains at a powerlifting gym, watches F1 racing, and tends a garden.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Neuroscience undergraduate degree, 2005
Medical School
ECU's Brody School of Medicine, MD, 2010
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Louisville, Kentucky
Additional Training
Faculty, University of Louisville; Interim Associate Dean for Medical Education, ECU's Brody School of Medicine
Who is Dr. Gilbert right for?
Dr. Gilbert suits patients who want a primary care physician with deep local roots and broad clinical experience. He works well with adults and families seeking a doctor who considers the full range of treatment options, not just prescriptions. Patients who value a faith-informed, relationship-driven approach will feel at home here. His background in academic medicine means he brings serious clinical depth to everyday primary care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Gilbert is a board-trained family medicine physician with over a decade of academic and clinical experience. He trained at ECU's Brody School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Louisville, where he served as Chief Resident. He spent ten years in faculty and leadership roles at ECU's Brody School of Medicine before opening Downeast Primary Care.
Dr. Gilbert uses that phrase to describe his approach to treatment planning. Rather than defaulting to a single solution, he considers pharmaceutical, procedural, lifestyle, and alternative options together. He wants each patient to understand the full range of tools available to manage their health.
Yes. Dr. Gilbert sees patients regardless of their background or circumstances. His practice reflects a faith-based commitment to treating every person with equal care and respect.
Dr. Gilbert earned his MD from ECU's Brody School of Medicine in 2010. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of Louisville in Kentucky, serving as Chief Resident. He then spent a year on faculty at Louisville before returning to eastern North Carolina.
Yes. Dr. Gilbert spent approximately a decade at ECU's Brody School of Medicine after returning to North Carolina. He held course and clerkship directorships and served as Interim Associate Dean for Medical Education. He also maintained an active clinical practice in both inpatient and outpatient settings during that time.
Yes. Dr. Gilbert grew up in Winterville and attended Greenville Christian Academy. His family later lived near Farmville and Fountain. He trained out of state and returned to the area to be closer to family before eventually opening Downeast Primary Care.
Dr. Gilbert grounds his practice in the principle of loving neighbors as oneself, drawn from his Christian faith. That conviction shapes how he treats patients across all backgrounds. He focuses on compassionate, whole-person care in every visit.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026