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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Pleasantly professional, knowledgeable and attuned.
(3 days 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 week ago)
Apr-2026
Very thorough, prompt, professional!! Explained options, procedures, and recovery time. Walked me through procedure as she was doing them. Highly recommend!
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
She gets a super rating as a Dr.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Dr Esposito provided excellent care for our son!
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Answered all my questions and made me feel comfortable about my problem
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent so far so good better movement NO PAIN 😁
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Was concerned with my problem
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
She was very clear and informative concerning my granddaughters medical issues. Her professionalism was very much appreciated. I felt trust in her.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
She is the best! Personal, friendly, and professional
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
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!
She gets a super rating as a Dr.
Dr Esposito provided excellent care for our son!
Answered all my questions and made me feel comfortable about my problem
Excellent so far so good better movement NO PAIN 😁
Was concerned with my problem
She was very clear and informative concerning my granddaughters medical issues. Her professionalism was very much appreciated. I felt trust in her.
She is the best! Personal, friendly, and professional