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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Truly the best!
(3 days ago)
Sep-2026
Very to the point. I agreed with her plan re my carpal tunnel. Excellent doctor
(3 days ago)
Sep-2026
Thank you i feel great. You staff is awesome.
(4 days ago)
Sep-2026
I am very pleased with Dr. Esposito. Highly recommend her.
(6 days ago)
Aug-2026
Efficient, professional with a good sense of humor.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
She cares for my wellbeing.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Liked her so much
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Great bedside manner. Explained all treatment options, including pros and cons. Felt very comfortsble
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Very efficient, clear, and friendly.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Confident in my upcoming surgery that she will do an excellent job.
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
Truly the best!
Very to the point. I agreed with her plan re my carpal tunnel. Excellent doctor
Thank you i feel great. You staff is awesome.
I am very pleased with Dr. Esposito. Highly recommend her.
Efficient, professional with a good sense of humor.
She cares for my wellbeing.
Liked her so much
Great bedside manner. Explained all treatment options, including pros and cons. Felt very comfortsble
Very efficient, clear, and friendly.
Confident in my upcoming surgery that she will do an excellent job.