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Kelly R. Esposito, MD, MBA
EmergeOrtho
Orthopedics, Hand, Wrist, and Elbow, Shoulder
Wilmington, Leland, Burgaw
4.8
291 Ratings
109 Comments
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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4.8
291 Ratings
109 Comments
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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Coastal Region: Burgaw - Orthopedics
209 US Highway 117
Suite B
North Burgaw, NC 28425
Suite B
North Burgaw, NC 28425
Coastal Region: Leland – Brunswick Forest - Orthopedics
1168 East Cutlar Crossing
Suites: 102, 201, 301, 302
Leland, NC 28451
Suites: 102, 201, 301, 302
Leland, NC 28451
Coastal Region: Wilmington - Ashton - Orthopedics
2716 Ashton Drive
Wilmington, NC 28412
Wilmington, NC 28412
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
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Very impressed Dr Esposito knows her stuff
Dr. Esposito is professional, knowledgeable and skilled. I am confident and comfortable in her decision-making and planning.
Dr. Esposito listens to your concerns, and explains all options.
So pleased with my care. Dr. Esposito explains everything so you can make the best decision.
Dr. Esposito was great to work with - I had already found information specific ti the symptoms I was having and she listened and asked the right questions to confirm the correct diagnosis, she moved quickly to provide treatment for the acute symptoms, and provided next steps in case the treatment didn’t resolve the condition.
Excellent with sharing information and to the point Awesome Doctor!
The emerge Ortho team was very efficient I really appreciate it being able to have an early morning appointment I.E 6:30 a.m. :-)
This doctor is phenomenal in her expertise, explanation, knowledge etc of my specific medical condition. I am very excited to have Dr. Esposito as my orthopedic specialist.
Pleasant, thorough & very detailed with explanations.
Best in the business. Straight forward and very thorough! So happy I have been under her care! Highly recommend her ! Thank you Dr Esposito!