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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best ever !!!
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
Excellent and skilled surgeon. Throughly explained the surgical procedure. Would highly recommend DrRineer
(6 days ago)
Jan-2026
Thorough, he listened, diagnosed the problem, and gave me options to fix it.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
One of the best ever! Thank you for taking great care of me.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Very thorough hand doctor
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
This was one of the best experiences I've ever had with a medical provider
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Rineer was so kind, professional, and informative. This was my first time seeing him and it was a great experience!
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Rineer gave me a clear diagnosis, explained the treatment, with details about expected outcomes. I appreciate his openness and honesty. He has a friendly aned compassionate manner that is very reassuring to me.
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
best ever !!!
Excellent and skilled surgeon. Throughly explained the surgical procedure. Would highly recommend DrRineer
Thorough, he listened, diagnosed the problem, and gave me options to fix it.
One of the best ever! Thank you for taking great care of me.
Very thorough hand doctor
This was one of the best experiences I've ever had with a medical provider
Dr. Rineer was so kind, professional, and informative. This was my first time seeing him and it was a great experience!
Dr. Rineer gave me a clear diagnosis, explained the treatment, with details about expected outcomes. I appreciate his openness and honesty. He has a friendly aned compassionate manner that is very reassuring to me.
Great relief already
Knowledgeable, caring, approachable, patient centered! Highly recommend