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Dr. Thomas Kelso II, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.2 (45)
Map Pin Small Southport, NC
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Thomas Kelso II, MD

Dr. Thomas Kelso II, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Southport, NC. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 33 years of experience. They graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine and is affiliated with Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center, J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital and Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Dr. Kelso II, completed a residency at Naval Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Kelso II an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Kelso II works at Practice in Southport, NC with other offices in Leland, NC, Wilmington, NC and Shallotte, NC. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kelso II's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Orthopaedic Specialists
    902 N Howe St, Southport, NC 28461 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 457-4789
  2. 2
    Office
    1168 E Cutlar Crossing Ste 301, Leland, NC 28451 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 332-3800
  3. 3
    Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc
    2716 Ashton Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 332-3800
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  4. 4
    Emergeortho PA
    5160 Ocean Hwy W, Shallotte, NC 28470 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 332-3800
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center
  • J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital
  • Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Joint Pain
Meniscectomy
Knee Arthroscopy
Chondromalacia
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Peripheral Nerve Block
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Ankle Fracture
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Fibular Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Arthrocentesis
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Replacement
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement Revision
Excision of Ganglion
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
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    4.2
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 33 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1265570469
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Naval Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
    Undergraduate School

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