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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Very thorough with the examination and explanation of my injury. I felt his concern over me as his patient was of importance to him. I am very pleased with Dr. Rineer.
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
Awesome
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
Very profesional: good doctor
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Rineer is an outstanding doctor. He always takes time to listen and even more time to evaluate and explain your ailment so you totally understand the issue. He has been one of my most trusted doctors for over 10 yrs. I highly recommend him!
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Rineer was very kind, professional and put me at ease for the treatment of my Trigger Finger. Surgery went great and my finger is healing well.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Very through- assessment- plan of care Excellent care-thank you!
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Rineer is very conscientious and professional. He approved of my progress.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Excellent service
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Consistent with the warm, reassuring, thorough and professional treatment I’ve received from every Emerge Ortho medical staff person without exception. Thankful I live where such care is readily available.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
He has treat it me twice for 2 different things and has been excellent is a very good doctor and has a great bed side manner.
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
Very thorough with the examination and explanation of my injury. I felt his concern over me as his patient was of importance to him. I am very pleased with Dr. Rineer.
Awesome
Very profesional: good doctor
Dr. Rineer is an outstanding doctor. He always takes time to listen and even more time to evaluate and explain your ailment so you totally understand the issue. He has been one of my most trusted doctors for over 10 yrs. I highly recommend him!
Dr. Rineer was very kind, professional and put me at ease for the treatment of my Trigger Finger. Surgery went great and my finger is healing well.
Very through- assessment- plan of care Excellent care-thank you!
Dr Rineer is very conscientious and professional. He approved of my progress.
Excellent service
Consistent with the warm, reassuring, thorough and professional treatment I’ve received from every Emerge Ortho medical staff person without exception. Thankful I live where such care is readily available.
He has treat it me twice for 2 different things and has been excellent is a very good doctor and has a great bed side manner.