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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I was extremely impressed with Dr. Rineer and his entire staff! He provided outstanding communications around the procedure and next steps. He was very professional, put me at ease and took the time to answer my questions.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Excellent visit. Issue resolved. Loo
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Efficient and concise. Knowledgeable and good bedside manner. Does great with giving injections!
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
dr. Rineer has done two surgeries for me now. He is quite competent, friendly, and professional. He always explains things in detail so that I can understand. I highly recommend him.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Very patient and informative.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Explained everything clearly.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Wonderful office from start to finish!!! Quick at the front and fast to get in a room! Dr. Rineer was quick and to the point!!! Great experience! Checkout was quick and she was so nice!!!
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
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(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Always good for his patients, readily explains everything
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Took lots of time tp make sure I understood and had no more questions
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
I was extremely impressed with Dr. Rineer and his entire staff! He provided outstanding communications around the procedure and next steps. He was very professional, put me at ease and took the time to answer my questions.
Excellent visit. Issue resolved. Loo
Efficient and concise. Knowledgeable and good bedside manner. Does great with giving injections!
dr. Rineer has done two surgeries for me now. He is quite competent, friendly, and professional. He always explains things in detail so that I can understand. I highly recommend him.
Very patient and informative.
Explained everything clearly.
Wonderful office from start to finish!!! Quick at the front and fast to get in a room! Dr. Rineer was quick and to the point!!! Great experience! Checkout was quick and she was so nice!!!
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Always good for his patients, readily explains everything
Took lots of time tp make sure I understood and had no more questions