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 was pleasant, informative, and listened to me. He presented my options for carpal tunnel and also explained the condition itself. I was satisfied with the visit.
(3 days ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Rineer has is professional and extremely interested in my diagnosis. His team is fantastic
(3 days ago)
Jul-2026
Very thorough in assessment of issue - informative-caring thank you much!
(3 days ago)
Jul-2026
Quick clean efficient wonderful visit
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Great doctor, very knowledgeable, kind. His nurse was so nice too!
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Rineer
always so friendly and listens to what the patient is saying
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
He was nice.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Explained everything regarding surgery.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Rineer was very thorough and honest. He gave me a steroid injection for my trigger finger.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
In the exam room with me for literally 20 seconds. No explanations. Didn’t ask if I had questions. Told me I need another test and walked out.
Excellent surgeon though.
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 was pleasant, informative, and listened to me. He presented my options for carpal tunnel and also explained the condition itself. I was satisfied with the visit.
Dr Rineer has is professional and extremely interested in my diagnosis. His team is fantastic
Very thorough in assessment of issue - informative-caring thank you much!
Quick clean efficient wonderful visit
Great doctor, very knowledgeable, kind. His nurse was so nice too!
Dr Rineer always so friendly and listens to what the patient is saying
He was nice.
Explained everything regarding surgery.
Dr. Rineer was very thorough and honest. He gave me a steroid injection for my trigger finger.
In the exam room with me for literally 20 seconds. No explanations. Didn’t ask if I had questions. Told me I need another test and walked out. Excellent surgeon though.