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Kelly R. Esposito, MD, MBA
EmergeOrtho
Orthopedics, Hand, Wrist, and Elbow, Shoulder
Wilmington, Leland, Burgaw
4.8
239 Ratings
88 Comments
A native of Wilmington, Dr. Kelly R. Esposito, M.D., MBA returned home to join the surgery team at EmergeOrtho. Dr. Esposito earned a Bachelor of Arts with the highest distinction in Journalism and Mass Communication and Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She then continued her education at Carolina, completing her Doctor of Medicine and Master of Business Administration with an enrichment concentration in healthcare.
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4.8
239 Ratings
88 Comments
A native of Wilmington, Dr. Kelly R. Esposito, M.D., MBA returned home to join the surgery team at EmergeOrtho. Dr. Esposito earned a Bachelor of Arts with the highest distinction in Journalism and Mass Communication and Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She then continued her education at Carolina, completing her Doctor of Medicine and Master of Business Administration with an enrichment concentration in healthcare.
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Coastal Region: Burgaw - Orthopedics
209 US Highway 117
Suite B
North Burgaw, NC 28425
Suite B
North Burgaw, NC 28425
Coastal Region: Leland – Brunswick Forest - Orthopedics
1168 East Cutlar Crossing
Suites: 102, 201, 301, 302
Leland, NC 28451
Suites: 102, 201, 301, 302
Leland, NC 28451
Coastal Region: Wilmington - Ashton - Orthopedics
2716 Ashton Drive
Wilmington, NC 28412
Wilmington, NC 28412
A native of Wilmington, Dr. Kelly R. Esposito, M.D., MBA returned home to join the surgery team at EmergeOrtho.
Dr. Esposito earned a Bachelor of Arts with the highest distinction in Journalism and Mass Communication and Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She then continued her education at Carolina, completing her Doctor of Medicine and Master of Business Administration with an enrichment concentration in healthcare.
At Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., she completed a general and orthopedic surgery internship followed by her orthopedic surgery residency. In 2020, she completed a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at Columbia University Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
Throughout her education, Dr. Esposito has earned numerous honors and awards, published several articles and conducted research on both the business and patient care sides of medicine, including a study in patient goal achievement at the Spine Center at Dartmouth.
Dr. Esposito is proficient in Spanish, having studied abroad in Central and South America, as well as serving as a Spanish interpreter at a seasonal clinic for migrant farmworkers and a student-run clinic while in medical school. She has been active in many community service organizations, both domestically and abroad, including tutoring school children in North Carolina and volunteering at a medical clinic in Nairobi, Kenya.
As an undergraduate, she was also a member of the UNC varsity women’s soccer team, including the 2006 National Championship squad.
Dr. Esposito sees patients for a wide variety of conditions and injuries, from trigger fingers and carpal tunnel syndrome to complex fractures and arthritic issues.
Dr. Esposito is affiliated and performs inpatient and outpatient orthopedic surgery at Novant Health as well as outpatient orthopedic surgery at Brunswick Surgery Center, LLC.
Education
Undergraduate Degrees: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Master of Business Administration: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Internship: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Residency: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Fellowship: Columbia University Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Professional Memberships
American Society of Surgery of the Hand, Candidate Member
Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society, Resident Member
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Resident Member
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Confident and reassuring
Very to the point and thorough with the treatment plan
Very calming to talk to, very knowledgeable, great experience. She examined me, gave options and I felt I was a part of the discussion and plan. Kelly was very skilled at injecting my fingers.
Explains everything and what you need to do. Friendly and courteous.
Dr. Esposito took the time to fully explain my injury and the reason for how she chose to treat it. Both she and her staff were competent and compassionate in caring for me.
Love Kelly, very happy with my CT surgery! Very personable too, don't get better!!!
Office is friendly and well organized. Dr. Esposito spent a lot of time explaining options. Has a very good rapport with her patient. She explains things methodically and includes the patient in decision-making. Highly recommend.
Dr Esposito was very informative and explained to myself and my husband of my options and how they may help or to correct my problem
Excellent on all points
Dr. E diagnosed my wrist pain quickly with her experience when others were unable to discover the problem. I am thankful for her diagnosis and treatment.