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. Braswell is a kind and patient doctor who provides excellent care to his patients.
(5 days ago)
Nov-2025
Nice visit, with Dr. Braswell. He got right to point of my visit, did a thorough assessment of my injury. Made his recommendations, provided exercises after I chose not to do physical therapy.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Dr. Braswell was incredibly kind and explained the procedure thoroughly. Great bedside manner! Thanks
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Such a nice doctor and person. Very knowledgeable and explains what he means in a way that’s easy to understand. First thing I thought of when the appointment was over was how nice he was. Thank you!
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
He's very honest and a Awesome doctor!!
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
He was patient and explained the toe surgery so I was aware of the options.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Very helpful
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Federal respectful honest and pure will recommend him to anyone that's in need what an awesome doctor he is
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(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
fantastic provider and very knowledgeable! Great with kids!
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. Braswell is a kind and patient doctor who provides excellent care to his patients.
Nice visit, with Dr. Braswell. He got right to point of my visit, did a thorough assessment of my injury. Made his recommendations, provided exercises after I chose not to do physical therapy.
Dr. Braswell was incredibly kind and explained the procedure thoroughly. Great bedside manner! Thanks
Such a nice doctor and person. Very knowledgeable and explains what he means in a way that’s easy to understand. First thing I thought of when the appointment was over was how nice he was. Thank you!
He's very honest and a Awesome doctor!!
He was patient and explained the toe surgery so I was aware of the options.
Very helpful
Federal respectful honest and pure will recommend him to anyone that's in need what an awesome doctor he is 🙌
fantastic provider and very knowledgeable! Great with kids!
Very knowledgeable and personable