Kyle E. Nappo, MD
Kyle E. Nappo, MD

Sports Medicine

Triangle Region

Burlington

Kyle E. Nappo, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist. He has broad experience working with active patients thanks to an 11-year career as a Naval orthopedic surgeon and as the liaison surgeon for the Marine Special Operations Command.

Education and Expertise

Dr. Nappo is a native of southwest Michigan where he attended Western Michigan University and Lee Honors College. He was awarded the Medallion Full Tuition Scholarship and completed his Bachelor of Science as a summa cum laude graduate.

Following undergraduate education, Dr. Nappo attended Wayne State University School of Medicine where he graduated with High Honors and was presented the Dr. Elvis & Nellie Alford Award, given to a sole graduating student based on academic excellence.

He completed his orthopedic surgery residency in 2019 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center earning the Norman T. Kirk Award for the most outstanding graduating resident.

Dr. Nappo has spent the past five years stationed at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune caring for active-duty service members, their families, and military retirees. During this time, he was the site investigator for a multicenter trial investigating the optimal treatment for shoulder instability.

As a specialist in orthopedic sports medicine, Dr. Nappo treats a wide variety of conditions and injuries. He has special expertise in and most commonly performs procedures to treat:

Community Connections

During his education and career, Dr. Nappo has taken on leadership roles, won several awards, published research, and participated in volunteer opportunities. Outside of work, Dr. Nappo enjoys being active and staying fit. His interests include hiking, camping, biking, golfing, triathlons, and most outdoor activities.

Education

  • Undergraduate: Western Michigan University
  • Medical school: Wayne State University School of Medicine
  • Residency: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
  • Fellowship: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Orthopedic Surgery Research Fellowship

Honors

  • Norman T. Kirk Award for most outstanding graduating chief during residency
  • Dr. Elvis & Nellie Alford Award for medical school academic excellence
  • High Honors upon graduation from medical school
  • Prentis Foundation Medical Scholarship
  • Navy Health Professions Scholarship

Associations

  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
  • Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons
  • Walter Reed Bethesda Orthopedic Alumni Association
  • American Orthopaedic Association—Emerging Leaders Program
  • American Medical Association
  • Military Medical Student Organization
  • Surgery Interest Group
  • World Health Student Organization
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society (WSU School of Medicine)

Dr. Nappo is an experienced sports medicine doctor who is dedicated to his patients. Request an appointment with Dr. Nappo now. Or, call us at (984) 279-3657 anytime to speak with an EmergeOrtho-Triangle Region team member.

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