Dr. Kawika Meichi Terukina

Dr. Kawika Terukina is a family medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. With nine years of experience in family medicine, he provides comprehensive healthcare for patients of all ages. His practice focuses on both preventive care and the treatment of complex medical conditions that affect families throughout their lives.

Dr. Terukina practices at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune and ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina. He has particular expertise in treating heart failure and addressing the long-term health impacts of adverse childhood experiences and complex PTSD. His clinical skills include providing emergency care when patients need immediate medical attention. Dr. Terukina's experience in both military and civilian healthcare settings allows him to serve diverse patient populations across eastern North Carolina.