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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Extremely friendly. It was my first visit and he made me feel very comfortable and listened to my concerns.
(6 days ago)
Aug-2026
Timely and medically informs me of status the entire process.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Very knowledgeable and compassionate.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
He is nice and friendly.He takes his time and go over all the information and answered all your questions i like that about him very professional.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Listened to my issues and diagnosed it accordimgli
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Had a very pleasant interaction he provided information and educational regarding my situation.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Very knowledgeable and professional.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
proficient
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Surgery went very well. This is my second carpal tunnel for my other hand. I would have Dr Runeer for any hand surgery. Excellent results.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
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. 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
Extremely friendly. It was my first visit and he made me feel very comfortable and listened to my concerns.
Timely and medically informs me of status the entire process.
Very knowledgeable and compassionate.
He is nice and friendly.He takes his time and go over all the information and answered all your questions i like that about him very professional.
Listened to my issues and diagnosed it accordimgli
Had a very pleasant interaction he provided information and educational regarding my situation.
Very knowledgeable and professional.
proficient
Surgery went very well. This is my second carpal tunnel for my other hand. I would have Dr Runeer for any hand surgery. Excellent results.
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.