Dr. Craig Rineer, M.D. practices in Wilmington at 2716 Ashton Drive and Brunswick Forest in Leland at 1168 East Cutlar Crossing. Dr. Rineer graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania where he received degrees in bioengineering from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and in economics from the Wharton School. He earned his medical degree from the Duke University School of Medicine where he graduated Alpha Omega Alpha and was a Nanaline Duke Scholar. He also received the Joseph Markee Memorial Award in Gross Anatomy and the Phillips Medical Systems Award for academic achievement. He completed his orthopedic residency in the Harvard Combined Orthopedic Residency Program. He then returned to the Duke University Medical Center where he completed a fellowship in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery.
Dr. Craig Rineer, M.D. practices in Wilmington at 2716 Ashton Drive and Brunswick Forest in Leland at 1168 East Cutlar Crossing. Dr. Rineer graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania where he received degrees in bioengineering from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and in economics from the Wharton School. He earned his medical degree from the Duke University School of Medicine where he graduated Alpha Omega Alpha and was a Nanaline Duke Scholar. He also received the Joseph Markee Memorial Award in Gross Anatomy and the Phillips Medical Systems Award for academic achievement. He completed his orthopedic residency in the Harvard Combined Orthopedic Residency Program. He then returned to the Duke University Medical Center where he completed a fellowship in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery.
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Dr. Rineer did a great job with my surgery. Explained the whole procedure. EmergOrtho took great care of me. Thank you.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Dr Rineer takes time and very thorough
He was very helpful diagnosing and treating my hand pain.
I am following up with him
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Very knowledgable and very personable! Great experience meeting Dr. Robert!
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Loved his advice, didn’t feel rushed. I really felt taken care of.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Very thorough n explained problems clearly
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Thank you so much!!
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
A good listener. Explains all options in a down to earth manner.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Dr R is awesome! He performed a needle procedure on my right pinky tendon today….THANK YOU DR RINEER!!!
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Feel so comfortable with everything he tells me. He can put up up with me and thsts a plus.
Dr. Craig Rineer, M.D. practices in Wilmington at 2716 Ashton Drive and Brunswick Forest in Leland at 1168 East Cutlar Crossing. Dr. Rineer graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania where he received degrees in bioengineering from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and in economics from the Wharton School. He earned his medical degree from the Duke University School of Medicine where he graduated Alpha Omega Alpha and was a Nanaline Duke Scholar. He also received the Joseph Markee Memorial Award in Gross Anatomy and the Phillips Medical Systems Award for academic achievement. He completed his orthopedic residency in the Harvard Combined Orthopedic Residency Program. He then returned to the Duke University Medical Center where he completed a fellowship in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery.
He’s certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery with a Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand. Dr. Rineer is affiliated and performs inpatient and outpatient orthopedic surgery with Novant Health. Dr. Rineer is an owner of the Brunswick Surgery Center, LLC where he performs outpatient orthopedic surgery.
Dr. Rineer has a special interest in several procedures involving the hand and upper extremity, including: elbow arthroscopy; hand, wrist and elbow trauma; hand, wrist and elbow arthritis surgery; hand, wrist and elbow joint replacement; minimally invasive hand, wrist and elbow surgery; thumb CMC replacement; wrist arthroscopy; Xiaflex treatment for Dupuytren’s contracture.
Education Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania (Summa Cum Laude) Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine (Alpha Omega Alpha) Residency: Harvard Combined Orthopedic Residency Program Fellowship: Duke University Medical Center Fellowship Trained in Hand, Upper Extremity and Microvascular Surgery
Certifications Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand
Dr. Rineer did a great job with my surgery. Explained the whole procedure. EmergOrtho took great care of me. Thank you.
Dr Rineer takes time and very thorough He was very helpful diagnosing and treating my hand pain. I am following up with him
Very knowledgable and very personable! Great experience meeting Dr. Robert!
Loved his advice, didn’t feel rushed. I really felt taken care of.
Very thorough n explained problems clearly
Thank you so much!!
A good listener. Explains all options in a down to earth manner.
Dr R is awesome! He performed a needle procedure on my right pinky tendon today….THANK YOU DR RINEER!!!
Feel so comfortable with everything he tells me. He can put up up with me and thsts a plus.
Explained procedure Bert well.