He attended Temple University School of Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) for residency. Clinical interests for Dr. Brathwaite include bloodless medicine/transfusion-free surgery, hypertension (high blood pressure), and lupus nephritis. He is an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna, and Mail Handlers Benefit Plan, as well as other insurance carriers. He speaks French. Dr. Brathwaite's hospital/clinic affiliations include Emory Healthcare and WellStar Atlanta Medical Center.