Thomas B. Kelso II MD PhD
Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Shoulder Surgery
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902 N Howe StSouthport, NC 28461
Phone+1 910-457-4789
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Summary
- I am a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder, hip, and knee surgeries. I'm also an award-winning author of the Mark Thurman series of medical thrillers available at Amazon. https://www.thomaskelso.com
Education & Training
Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1994 - 1998- Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)Internship, Transitional Year, 1991 - 1992
University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 1991
Washington State University College of Veterinary MedicinePhD, Veterinary Science, 1983 - 1987- Virginia TechBA, 1976 - 1980
Certifications & Licensure
VA State Medical License 1992 - 2026
MO State Medical License 1999 - 2025
NC State Medical License 2003 - 2025
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Most Compassionate Doctor American Registry
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 21 citationsOptimal position for plate fixation of complex fractures of the proximal radius: a cadaver study.A D Soyer, P J Nowotarski, T B Kelso, M A Mighell
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 1998-05-01 - 18 citationsSciatica caused by a neurilemoma of the intrapelvic portion of the sciatic nerve. A case report.T B Kelso, C J Ferrari, Frank J. Frassica
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 1993-04-01 - 27 citationsRespiratory and metabolic responses in the horse during moderate and heavy exercise.David R. Hodgson, Reuben J. Rose, T. B. Kelso, Laura Jill McCutcheon, W. M. Bayly
Pflugers Archiv. 1990-09-01
Authored Content
- FRACTUREDMarch 2018
Press Mentions
‘Fractured’ Combines Spy Yarn with Medical ThrillerFebruary 22nd, 2019
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
External Links
- Thomas Kelso authorhttps://www.thomaskelso.com
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