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.
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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Thank you !!!’ so knowledgeable and to the point. Very informative and patient with all my questions!
(5 days ago)
Oct-2025
Was an hour early for appt and was actually seen an hour after appt time, nice Dr but was in and out in less than 5 minutes.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Always professional and knows her stuff
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Today's visit was very helpful. A referral was made for further diagnosis.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Well pleased! Dr. Esposito took her time and answered all my questions thoroughly. Very friendly staff.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
I want to thank Dr Esposito for helping me with my wrist injury and telling me what happened to it and sending me to get therapy for it she was really nice and very helpful and again thank you for all you did
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Really thankful for all she did to address my issue. She was always on time and kept me informed about my plan of care. Very positive experience!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very concise
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr. Esposito was thorough and explained the procedure very clearly.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Kelly is great. I hate shots because I was a very sickly as a child. She feels of my hands looking for the sweet shot and she’s perfect with the syringe every time. I can’t believe I’ve been so blessed to find a wonderful Doctor !!!
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
Thank you !!!’ so knowledgeable and to the point. Very informative and patient with all my questions!
Was an hour early for appt and was actually seen an hour after appt time, nice Dr but was in and out in less than 5 minutes.
Always professional and knows her stuff
Today's visit was very helpful. A referral was made for further diagnosis.
Well pleased! Dr. Esposito took her time and answered all my questions thoroughly. Very friendly staff.
I want to thank Dr Esposito for helping me with my wrist injury and telling me what happened to it and sending me to get therapy for it she was really nice and very helpful and again thank you for all you did
Really thankful for all she did to address my issue. She was always on time and kept me informed about my plan of care. Very positive experience!
Very concise
Dr. Esposito was thorough and explained the procedure very clearly.
Kelly is great. I hate shots because I was a very sickly as a child. She feels of my hands looking for the sweet shot and she’s perfect with the syringe every time. I can’t believe I’ve been so blessed to find a wonderful Doctor !!!