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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Feel so comfortable with everything he tells me. He can put up up with me and thsts a plus.
(2 days ago)
Nov-2025
Explained procedure Bert well.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
He's the very Best in the business:)
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Great professional Mann that is extremely thorough and comfortable!
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Fantastic doctor, thanks !!!!
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Very informative.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Very polite and informative. He has a great rapport with the patient. He explained all of the options and details about the after procedure needs
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
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.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Excellent visit. Issue resolved. Loo
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Efficient and concise. Knowledgeable and good bedside manner. Does great with giving injections!
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
Feel so comfortable with everything he tells me. He can put up up with me and thsts a plus.
Explained procedure Bert well.
He's the very Best in the business:)
Great professional Mann that is extremely thorough and comfortable!
Fantastic doctor, thanks !!!!
Very informative.
Very polite and informative. He has a great rapport with the patient. He explained all of the options and details about the after procedure needs
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!