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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.

Kristin has been a physician assistant since 2009. In that 12 year time period, She has enjoyed one of the great benefits of being a physician assistant with the flexibility to crossover into different fields of medicine. After graduating from MethodistUniversity with her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies she accepted a position working in obstetrics and gynecology in Fayetteville, NC. She then transferred into the world of urgent care medicine where she discovered her love for emergency and urgent care medicine within the Cape Fear Valley Medical System. Her marriage to her husband brought her to the Crystal Coast where she joined Emergency MedicinePhysicians working in the Emergency Department for 5 years at Carteret General. Kristin recently moved back to the Crystal Coast from Valdez, Alaska where she had been stationed there with her husband and two daughters for the last 4 years working in urgent and family medicine.

Although missing the mountains of beautiful Alaska where she enjoyed hiking, snowshoeing and backcountry skiing she loves life here at the beach. She and her husband, JJ, love taking the boat island hopping with their two girls and labrador. She loves being back on the east coast, closer to family, friends, and to have fellowship again

Education:

1997 – Bachelor of Arts in Biology, University of Virginia

2002 - Doctor of Medicine, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda MD

2004 - Designated Naval Flight Surgeon, Naval Aerospace Medical Institute, Pensacola, FL

2008 - Residency, Family Medicine, Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL

2011 - Fellowship, Sports Medicine, National Capital Consortium/Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD

2012 - Medical Acupuncture, Helms Medical Institute

Licenses and Certifications:

Medical License, North Carolina Medical Board, 2014-present

Certified, American Board of Family Medicine, 2008-present

American Board of Family Medicine Added Qualification in Sports Medicine (CAQSM),

2011-present Basic Life Support, Active

Background:

Dr. Wilson lived all over the country while growing up in a military family before graduating from high school in Virginia Beach, Virginia. After attending the University of Virginia he was commissioned as a medical officer in the U.S. Navy spending 24 years training and serving as a family and sports medicine physician in numerous hospital, clinic, operational, and deployed settings. His practice areas of interest are personal wellness, preventive care, and primary and musculoskeletal care of athletes of all ages. He has been at BeachCare since 2015.

Personal:

When not working Dr. Wilson enjoys exercising, surfing, fishing, reading, music, and spending as much time in or on the water as possible.

Education:
2003 – Bachelor of Science in Exercise Sports Science; Elon University; collegiate athlete
2006 – Associates of Science in Respiratory Therapy; Durham Technical Community College; President’s List
2014 – Masters of Physician Assistant Studies; University of North Dakota

Licenses and Certifications:
North Carolina Medical License, Active
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Certified
North Carolina Respiratory License, Inactive
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Active
Basic Life Support, Active

Background:
After graduating from Elon University, Jessica went on to continue her education and become a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Jessica worked in both large multi-specialty and small community hospitals for 7 years before returning to school to earn her Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies.

Personal:
Jessica grew up in Durham before relocating to New Bern. While working at the hospital in New Bern she met her husband, and the two decided to settle down in the area with their two dogs.
When not working, Jessica and her husband love to travel extensively, enjoy the beach, and spending time around the house with their dogs.

Education:
1997 – BS Biology / Pre-Med
University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Graduated Cum Laude.
1999 – AAS Emergency Medicine
Guilford Technical Community College. Graduated with Highest Honors.
2003 – MMSc. PA Program
Emory University School of Medicine. Graduated with Highest Honors.

Licenses and Certifications:
North Carolina Medical License, Active
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Certified
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Certified
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedics – Inactive
Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Active

Personal:
Rich is a North Carolina transplant from Randolph, NJ, who moved south to attend college. It was at UNCG that he met his wife, Katina, who is a “North Carolina Girl” born and raised. Family is extremely important to them, which is why after a brief period of medical school in Atlanta, GA, they returned home to North Carolina. Having always loved the beach, Rich and Katina moved their family here to Morehead City in 2010, and they love it here. They have three daughters and several pets.

Rich’s personal interests include: growing in his faith, spending time with family, playing guitar, travel, diving, and fishing.

Lori Scott, MD is a family medicine doctor serving patients of all ages in Kinston, North Carolina. At her private practice, she mainly treats adults who suffer from addiction issues, desire aesthetic services or need help losing weight.

The full range of services available at Lori Scott Family Care includes opioid and alcohol addiction, Suboxone therapy, medical weight loss, family medicine, and a variety of laser treatments for skin rejuvenation. Dr. Scott and her dedicated team are passionate about improving the lives of their patients by providing cost-effective treatments to families who need expert medical care. Dr. Scott’s signature blend of no-nonsense approaches with compassionate concern for each and every patient has made her one of the area’s most sought after physicians.

Dr. Scott graduated from East Tennessee State University James H Quillen School of Medicine in 2004. She’s been in family medicine practice for 15 years and has dedicated her entire career to helping families in Eastern North Carolina live in optimal health.

Rebecca Droberg ACNP-BC is a board certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at Western Carteret Medical Center since February 2015. Rebecca was born and raised in Baltimore receiving a baccalaureate in Biology from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland and her baccalaureate degree in Nursing at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. She went on to receive her Masters combined with Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner from the University of Maryland School of Nursing in 2006.

World-Class care that’s convenient: It’s what men and women in Wilmington, North Carolina, and surrounding areas have come to expect in nonemergency situations at Carolina Care. Under the leadership of Dr. Richard Ferro, the Carolina Care team understands that when people need medical attention, they don’t want the inconvenience of missing work or going to an emergency department.

At their clinic, the Carolina Care professionals provide accessible, convenient and personalized medical treatment for a wide range of health conditions. Whether you need urgent care services for strep throat, pneumonia, or the flu; sports medicine or physical therapy for knee pain; or gynecological treatment for a yeast infection, the Carolina Care team provides comprehensive and attentive care for everyone who enters their clinic.

In addition to the expert medical team, men and women who visit Carolina Care can rely on the most modern equipment on-site, including digital X-rays and laboratory facilities. The medical group also performs nonsurgical aesthetic treatments like microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, microneedling, and chemical peels. And, for people looking for permanent fat loss and body contouring solutions, Carolina Care is proud to offer affordable SculpSure® body sculpting treatments that can be done quickly enough to complete at lunchtime.

Because of their commitment to accessible medical solutions, The Carolina Care team members also offer occupational medicine services like driver’s license physicals, drug tests, and workers’ compensation examinations.

It’s easy to get medical attention at Carolina Care, whether to manage a chronic health condition or get a new problem diagnosed. Carolina Care offers convenient hours seven days a week, including evening hours, and appointments aren’t necessary, though you can call Carolina Care to make an appointment or schedule one online.

Dr. Ferro is welcoming new patients.

Jesenia Ortiz-Ruiz, MMS, PA-C, is a certified Physician Assistant at Dawson Med located in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Jesenia completed her undergraduate degree at Methodist University located in Fayetteville, NC. She then returned to Methodist to complete her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.

As a member of a minority community, Jesenia aims to help provide comprehensive care to all and extend her services to the Spanish-speaking community. She enjoys building meaningful provider-patient relationships and connecting with patients to provide the best care possible through educated shared-decision making. She enjoys explaining and values teaching moments with patients and encourages questions from patients.

Jesenia especially values mental health. In a fast-tracked society, mental health often takes the back seat. She encourages patients to speak up and seek services not only for their physical health but also for their mental health. The mind and body are intertwined intricately, and addressing both is key to comprehensive healthcare.