About
Dr. Steven Manning grew up in Williamston, NC, and has deep roots in Martin County. S. in Exercise Physiology from East Carolina University in 2002. He then completed medical school at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, graduating in 2008. His Family Medicine residency took place at Brody School of Medicine and Pitt County Memorial Hospital, now Vidant Medical Center. During that training, he served first as Junior Chief Resident and then as Chief Resident, completing his residency in 2011.
After residency, Dr. Manning chose to return home to eastern North Carolina to serve the community he grew up in. He founded his direct primary care practice in 2014, now known as Cornerstone Family Medicine. Caring for the whole family drives his clinical passion. He holds membership in the American Board of Family Medicine, the American College of Pediatricians, and the Christian Medical and Dental Associations. He stays current in the DPC field by attending the NC Academy of Family Physicians Winter Conference and the annual DPC Summit. Outside the office, he is a devoted husband and father of three children. Above all, he describes a desire to serve The Lord Jesus in everything he does.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
East Carolina University, B.S. Exercise Physiology (2002)
Medical School
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University (2008)
Residency
Family Medicine, Brody School of Medicine and Pitt County Memorial Hospital / Vidant Medical Center (2011); Junior Chief Resident and Chief Resident
Who is Dr. Manning right for?
Dr. Manning serves patients from newborns through adults of all ages. He works well with families who want a single physician to manage care across generations. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his thorough, unhurried visit style. Adults seeking transparent, membership-based pricing without insurance complexity fit his practice well. His deep community roots make him a natural choice for patients in eastern North Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Manning specializes in Family Medicine. He cares for patients of all ages, from newborns through older adults. His clinical focus includes preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute illness treatment. He also performs in-office procedures such as joint injections, skin lesion removal, and laceration repair.
Dr. Manning holds membership in the American Board of Family Medicine. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the Brody School of Medicine and Pitt County Memorial Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Manning completed both medical school and his residency at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. He trained at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, now known as Vidant Medical Center, and served as Chief Resident during his final year.
Dr. Manning provides 24/7 access to members by phone, text, email, and video. Members with acute concerns after hours reach him directly. This direct physician access is a core part of the Cornerstone Family Medicine membership.
Yes, Dr. Manning sees patients from newborn and up. He performs well child checks, school physicals, and sports physicals. He holds membership in the American College of Pediatricians, reflecting his commitment to pediatric care.
Dr. Manning performs a range of procedures on-site. These include skin lesion removal and freezing, laceration repair, ear wax removal, joint injections, EKGs, and lung function testing. He also offers on-site ultrasound for thyroid, carotid artery disease, heart abnormalities, peripheral arterial disease, and blood clots.
Dr. Manning grew up in Williamston, NC, in neighboring Martin County. He chose to return to eastern North Carolina after completing his residency to serve the community he calls home. He actively sponsors numerous local and regional organizations.
Dr. Manning operates on a direct patient-physician model, removing insurance from the primary care relationship. He values transparent pricing, unhurried visits of at least 30 minutes, and around-the-clock availability. He describes his mission as delivering primary care as it should be.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026