Mary F. Braithwaite, MD, MPH

In Practice Since 2010

Dr. Mary Braithwaite grew up in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.  She graduated high school from the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in Durham and received a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  Dr. Braithwaite completed her Pediatric Residency at Duke in 2010.  She worked with adolescents in Raleigh before joining Chapel Hill Pediatrics and Adolescents, PA in 2011.

Her clinical interests include developmental pediatrics, management of anxiety and depression, care of adolescents, care of the newborn, and care of children with special health care needs.

Dr. Braithwaite lives in Durham with her husband and their three children.  In her free time, Dr. Braithwaite enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, music and cheering on the Tar heels!

Undergraduate Education:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Bachelor of Arts, 1998-2002

Medical Education:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Medical Doctorate degree, 2002-2007

Graduate School Education:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Masters of Science in Public Health, Department of Maternal and Child Health, 2005-2006

Residency:
Duke Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Residency, 2007-2010

Board Certifications:
American Board of Pediatrics – 2010-present

Professional Activities:
Member of the Durham County Board of Health, physician position – 2015-2024

Professional Memberships:
Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Member of the Old North State Medical Society