Meet The Team

James Manning, MD, is an experienced physician at Hampstead Internal Medicine in Hampstead, North Carolina.  He grew up nearby in Beulaville, NC, where he worked in a local pharmacy during high school.  In medical school he met his wife, Tina, a Wilmington native.   After graduating from medical school at UNC-Chapel Hill, Dr. Manning completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC.  Dr. Manning then moved back to eastern NC with Tina and his young children - Sophia, James, and Sydney. 

Dr. Manning worked several years in Washington NC and was elected Chief of Staff at ECU Beaufort hospital.  From there, he began teaching through the Department of Internal Medicine at ECU.  His focus areas include medicines and their side effects and interactions with other drugs.  He truly believes the fewer medicines a person needs, the better.  He also taught communication skills to young doctors  helping them speak in real and understandable language with patients.  His proudest work has been taking care of the people of eastern North Carolina, and teaching and mentoring the next generation of doctors.

In addition to teaching, Dr. Manning set up and ran medicine programs in multiple hospitals including ECU Beaufort, ECU Medical Center, Lenoir hospital, and Chowan hospital.   After working in multiple hospitals and ICUs during the Covid epidemic, Dr. Manning realized it was time to began his life long goal of opening his own primary care practice.

His true passion is his family.  He also enjoys fishing, playing guitar, coaching youth basketball, and trying to grow tomatoes.

Holly Kilian, FNP, is a compassionate and dedicated board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, whose passion for healthcare began with a desire to make a positive impact in the lives of her patients. Graduating with distinction from the esteemed University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2014, she earned her Nurse Practitioner degree, marking the beginning of her journey in providing comprehensive healthcare services. She now serves patients at Hampstead Internal Medicine, in Hampstead, NC.

Drawing from a diverse background in Family Practice and Pediatrics, Holly has accumulated invaluable experience, honing her skills and knowledge to effectively address the needs of her patients across different age groups and medical conditions. 

Holly not only serves as a healthcare provider but also as an integral member of the local community. While her professional responsibilities demand attention, she also enjoys spending quality time with her husband and nurturing her two children. A familiar face at the baseball and softball fields, she can be found enthusiastically cheering on her children.

Holly's unwavering commitment to holistic wellness extends from her healthcare practice to her vibrant personal life, embodying a balanced approach to both, while inspiring those around her with her unwavering dedication and zest for life.