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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Excellent
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Esposito’s reputation precedes her. She explained things clearly and concisely; gave me options and let me know the severity of my issue.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Great visit very impressed
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Great experience!!
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
I just have total 💯 percent confidence in her to perform a difficult surgery. Not worried a bit. 😎🇺🇸
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Just a great physician and a wonderful person who is very knowledgeable and kind! Highly recommend’n
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Listen very well and is well just great all the way. She goes above and beyond for her patience.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Initial visit with Dr. Esposito and was very pleased. I moved from CT a couple months ago and needed a physician to continue with my care plan. I researched many physicians in the area and chose Dr. Esposito based on her credentials as a hand/wrist specialist. She was thorough in her exam and educated me on the options available to me regarding my care. So very happy that she will be caring for me.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
This was my second surgery with Dr Esposito so far so good. I would highly recommend her, very knowledgeable.
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
Excellent
Dr. Esposito’s reputation precedes her. She explained things clearly and concisely; gave me options and let me know the severity of my issue.
Great visit very impressed
Great experience!!
I just have total 💯 percent confidence in her to perform a difficult surgery. Not worried a bit. 😎🇺🇸
Just a great physician and a wonderful person who is very knowledgeable and kind! Highly recommend’n
Listen very well and is well just great all the way. She goes above and beyond for her patience.
Initial visit with Dr. Esposito and was very pleased. I moved from CT a couple months ago and needed a physician to continue with my care plan. I researched many physicians in the area and chose Dr. Esposito based on her credentials as a hand/wrist specialist. She was thorough in her exam and educated me on the options available to me regarding my care. So very happy that she will be caring for me.
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.