Dr. Thomas Kelso II, MD
Dr. Thomas Kelso II, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Southport, NC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kelso II has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital and Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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902 N Howe St Southport, NC 28461Make an Appointment
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Our doctors have remained North Carolina's compassionate experts in providing experienced treatment for bone, joint, and muscle injuries and conditions. Delivering preventative, diagnostic, and therapeutic orthopedic care, our doctors and staff...read morebiography
Dr. Thomas Kelso practices at the Shallotte location and the Brunswick Forest Cutlar Crossing location of EmergeOrtho. He in earned his undergraduate degree at Virginia Tech and completed his medical education at the University of Maryland School...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va
Undergraduate SchoolNaval Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1998University Of Maryland School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1991Washington State University School Of Veterinary Medicine - Phd
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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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83%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% lower than the national average
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hospital awardsView all awardsJoint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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