About Eric Mansfield, M.D.
Eric Mansfield was born in Louisiana, and grew up in Columbus, Georgia. At the young age of 10, Eric witnessed the death of his father, which inspired him to pursue a career in medicine. Eric was raised by a single mother, an educator, who dedicated her life to ensuring that Eric and his sister had access to every opportunity available to them
As a sophomore in high school, Eric's mother told him that she could not afford to send him to college. Eric worked hard to obtain a ROTC Scholarship, and was able to attend Howard University in Washington, D.C. He deferred his Army service to attend Morehouse School of Medicine. He then relocated to New Orleans, Louisiana to attend Surgical and Otolaryngology Residency at Tulane University School of Medicine.
Upon completion of training, Eric relocated to Ft. Bragg, NC. He was assigned to Womack Army Medical Center and acted as the Battalion Medical Officer for the 2-505 Parachute Infantry Regiment in the 82nd Airborne Division. Eric also served as the Chief of Otolaryngology Services at Womack Army Medical Center from 1998-2001. During this time Eric deployed to Kosovo with the 2/505 PIR.
After separating from the military, Eric chose to stay in the city that had embraced him as a soldier, Fayetteville. He opened Cape Fear Otolaryngology, an Ear, Nose and Throat practice.
Since establishing his practice in Fayetteville, Eric has been active in the community. He acts as the Minister to Young Adults at Lewis Chapel Baptist Church. He was the Co-Founder and Board President of Father’s Foundation, a local non-profit organization that provides financial support to students for educational purposes. He is also currently a Board Member for the Cape Fear Regional Bureau for Community Action, Incorporation. With the belief that learning is a life long process, Eric is currently pursuing his Master's Degree in Health Policy at UNC Chapel Hill.
Eric is married to Donna Mansfield and is the proud father of Erica and Thomas.
Civic Involvement
Member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Member of the National Medical Association
Member of the Old North State Medical Society
Member of the Board of Trustees – Methodist University (2006-present)
Board Member – Fayetteville Museum of Art (2007-2008)
Foundation Board Member – Fayetteville State University (2005-2008)
Board Member – Fayetteville Arts Council (2005-2008)
Board Member – Cape Fear Regional Bureau for Community Action, Inc. (2007-2009)
Founder, Board President – Father’s Foundation (2005-2009)
Associate Minister, Lewis Chapel Baptist Church - Minister to Young Adults
Original Donor to the EE Smith Giving Circle
Primary Sponsor of the Partnership for Children's Evening with the Stars
Proud father of an active Boy Scout
