Wilmington, NC – Matthew J. Braswell, MD, a fellowship-trained foot and ankle specialist, has joined the specialty team at EmergeOrtho – Coastal Region. He is seeing patients in the following locations: 1168 East Cutlar Crossing in Leland’s Villages at Brunswick Forest, 2716 Ashton Drive in Wilmington, and 209 US Highway 117 North in Burgaw.
A graduate of John T. Hoggard High School, Dr. Braswell earned Bachelor of Science in Biology and Doctor of Medicine degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was also a member of the varsity football team.
Following medical school, Dr. Braswell furthered his expertise with a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, honing his skills in various aspects of orthopedics. His commitment to excellence led him to pursue specialized training in foot and ankle orthopedics through a fellowship at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, NY.
In 2024, Dr. Braswell joins EmergeOrtho – Coastal Region’s foot and ankle specialty team, seeing patients for ankle and foot pain, ankle sprains and fractures, and ankle instability and arthritis. He also treats bunions and Achilles tendon tears and is an accomplished surgeon in arthroscopy and ankle replacement. 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.
“We are delighted that Dr. Braswell has chosen to come home to practice in Wilmington,” said Zach Welch, Executive Director at EmergeOrtho – Coastal Region. “His training and experience make him a very valuable addition to our team, and his local knowledge is a true asset.”
Throughout medical school, Dr. Braswell was a frequently published contributor to specialty medical journals and an established podium presenter at national annual meetings for orthopedic specialists. He 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.
Dr. Braswell’s heart for community service led him to participate in numerous outreach initiatives throughout his life. While in medical school, he worked with multiple military and veteran service organizations, including founding two. Proficient in Spanish as a second language, 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. He is also an active board member for a nonprofit focused on funding surgeries in developing countries.
With a love of athletics in general and sports medicine in particular, Dr. Braswell relished the opportunities he had to work alongside team physicians for numerous NFL and NBA franchises.
To make an appointment with Dr. Braswell, please call (910) 332-3800 or self-schedule your appointment online.
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