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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This was my second surgery with Dr Esposito so far so good. I would highly recommend her, very knowledgeable.
(3 days ago)
May-2026
Very professional and keeps you well informed.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
An exceptional talent. Great job on my Right hand. Now the Left is under her care. She works with a great team.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Dr. Esposito is true professional medical Doctor who listens to the patients issues and concerns, then offers the best plan of action to provide a remedy. Dr. Esposito staff always attentive to your needs. Dr. Esposito is honest, genuine, and a credit to Emerge Ortho. Luck to have her as my care provider.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Confident, and informative.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Clearly knows what she is doing
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Very caring. I felt mentally comfortable with her and her staff.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Pleasantly professional, knowledgeable and attuned.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
I do not appreciate showing up 20 minutes before my 10am appointment and being told 2 hours laters she was not at the office and Was told to reschedule.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Very thorough, prompt, professional!! Explained options, procedures, and recovery time. Walked me through procedure as she was doing them. Highly recommend!
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
This was my second surgery with Dr Esposito so far so good. I would highly recommend her, very knowledgeable.
Very professional and keeps you well informed.
An exceptional talent. Great job on my Right hand. Now the Left is under her care. She works with a great team.
Dr. Esposito is true professional medical Doctor who listens to the patients issues and concerns, then offers the best plan of action to provide a remedy. Dr. Esposito staff always attentive to your needs. Dr. Esposito is honest, genuine, and a credit to Emerge Ortho. Luck to have her as my care provider.
Confident, and informative.
Clearly knows what she is doing
Very caring. I felt mentally comfortable with her and her staff.
Pleasantly professional, knowledgeable and attuned.
I do not appreciate showing up 20 minutes before my 10am appointment and being told 2 hours laters she was not at the office and Was told to reschedule.
Very thorough, prompt, professional!! Explained options, procedures, and recovery time. Walked me through procedure as she was doing them. Highly recommend!