Ms. Martin graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Biological Science and went on to pursue a Physician Assistant degree from Kettering College of Medical Arts. She met her husband, Jeff, in college and they were married in Wilmington in 1999. They absolutely love the area and plan to retire here.
Once in Wilmington, she worked with an internal medicine physician for a year, and then joined a family practice in Carolina Beach where she worked for 4 years. In 2003 she co-founded Masonboro Family Medicine with fellow PA Andy Illobre. Kim practices general family medicine and has a special interest in Women’s and Children’s Health.
Kim is a member of St. Mary’s Church in Wilmington and is a former Army Reservist. She enjoys boating, camping, hiking, swimming and running with her husband and two children. Most days she can be found at Veteran’s Park either on the baseball, football or soccer fields.
Being active in the community, she is involved with multiple fundraisers, whether as a participant, volunteer or sponsor. She mentors Ashley High School students seeking careers in the medical field and is a preceptor for Duke Physician Assistant students.
Kim is a member of the North Carolina Medical Society, American Academy of Physician Assistants and the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants. She also currently holds a faculty position with Duke University.