Matthew J. Braswell, M.D. is a highly skilled foot and ankle specialist with EmergeOrtho – Coastal Region. With a dedication to excellence and a compassionate approach to orthopedic care, Dr. Braswell is committed to enhancing the lives of his patients through personalized treatment. Dr. Braswell’s academic journey began at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree and was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society.
Matthew J. Braswell, M.D. is a highly skilled foot and ankle specialist with EmergeOrtho – Coastal Region. With a dedication to excellence and a compassionate approach to orthopedic care, Dr. Braswell is committed to enhancing the lives of his patients through personalized treatment. Dr. Braswell’s academic journey began at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree and was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society.
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Dr was very thorough and answered all questions asked and was very patient. Explained every image and explained the injuries.
(3 days ago)
Oct-2025
So engaging, knowledgeable and caring!
(3 days ago)
Oct-2025
Best dr
(5 days ago)
Oct-2025
He explained everything where I could understand and was thorough in his examination. Friendly as well.
(6 days ago)
Oct-2025
Excellent visit with Dr Braswell.
He explained what was causing my foot pain and made recommendations to help alleviate the condition.
Hopefully I will be back walking again pain free.
(6 days ago)
Oct-2025
Outstanding service that I would highly recommend.
(6 days ago)
Oct-2025
Very personable and professional. He explained everything to me in clear and concise terms. I would recommend Dr. Braswell to family and friends.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
First time visit. Dr was excellent and knew where my problem was located.
Matthew J. Braswell, M.D. is a highly skilled foot and ankle specialist with EmergeOrtho – Coastal Region. With a dedication to excellence and a compassionate approach to orthopedic care, Dr. Braswell is committed to enhancing the lives of his patients through personalized treatment.
Dr. Braswell’s academic journey began at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree and was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. He furthered his expertise with a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Carolinas Medical Center, honing his skills in various aspects of orthopedics. Dr. Braswell’s commitment to excellence led him to pursue specialized training in foot and ankle orthopedics through a fellowship at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery, solidifying his expertise in his chosen field.
Dr. Braswell is a frequently published contributor to specialty medical journals and an established podium presenter at national annual meetings for orthopedic specialists. He has also served on various prestigious committees and programs covering a range of topics, including quality assurance and improvement, performing root cause analyses, and instituting quality improvement measures.
A native of Wilmington, Dr. Braswell has a heart for community service and has participated in numerous outreach initiatives throughout his life. While in medical school, he worked with multiple military and veteran service organizations, including founding two. He has participated in medical service trips to Honduras twice and he spent a month in Tanzania in 2023, teaching residents and operating at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center. Dr. Braswell was nominated for the Dr. Louisa Littleton Underserved Populations award and is an active board member for a nonprofit focused on funding surgeries in developing countries.
The son and brother of football coaches, Dr. Braswell played football at John T. Hoggard High School and was a walk-on at UNC. He has a love of athletics in general, and sports medicine in particular, and relished the opportunity to work alongside team physicians for numerous NFL and NBA franchises during his residency and fellowship.
Dr was very thorough and answered all questions asked and was very patient. Explained every image and explained the injuries.
So engaging, knowledgeable and caring!
Best dr
He explained everything where I could understand and was thorough in his examination. Friendly as well.
Excellent visit with Dr Braswell. He explained what was causing my foot pain and made recommendations to help alleviate the condition. Hopefully I will be back walking again pain free.
Outstanding service that I would highly recommend.
Very personable and professional. He explained everything to me in clear and concise terms. I would recommend Dr. Braswell to family and friends.
First time visit. Dr was excellent and knew where my problem was located.
I waited an hour for a scheduled appointment
Good visit. Dr is very personable.