Joseph P. Rectenwald, MD, is a board‑certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper‑extremity surgery. He completed his undergraduate studies at Georgia Institute of Technology and earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He trained in orthopedic surgery at the University of South Carolina/Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital and completed a hand surgery fellowship at The Hand Center of San Antonio, part of UT Health Science Center at San Antonio. He holds certification in Orthopaedic Surgery and a subspecialty certificate in Surgery of the Hand. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the Georgia Orthopaedic Society.
Joseph P. Rectenwald, MD, is a board‑certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper‑extremity surgery. He completed his undergraduate studies at Georgia Institute of Technology and earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He trained in orthopedic surgery at the University of South Carolina/Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital and completed a hand surgery fellowship at The Hand Center of San Antonio, part of UT Health Science Center at San Antonio. He holds certification in Orthopaedic Surgery and a subspecialty certificate in Surgery of the Hand. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the Georgia Orthopaedic Society.
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He is a wonderful doctor!!
(6 days ago)
Jul-2026
He is a very nice and caring doctor
(6 days ago)
Jul-2026
Listens, explains answers questions. I have had 2 surgeries with him and all went well.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Spent a good amount of time explaining things and defining the plan.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
My first time seeing this Physician.
Friendly, didn't seem to mind my questions. Gave me reasonable solid
good answers as well as made good suggestions for hand comfort with literature.I did not leave his Office feeling I was just another number and my time with him had expired. Thank you, Dr. Rectenwald.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Time with me felt relaxed and unhurried
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Rectenwald is wonderful! He listens and discusses several options and is very knowledgeable. He’s a skilled hand Doctor and I trust him.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Great!
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Wonderful doctor!
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Very caring
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
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3650 J Dewey Gray Circle Augusta, GA 30909
Joseph P. Rectenwald, MD, is a board‑certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper‑extremity surgery. He completed his undergraduate studies at Georgia Institute of Technology and earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He trained in orthopedic surgery at the University of South Carolina/Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital and completed a hand surgery fellowship at The Hand Center of San Antonio, part of UT Health Science Center at San Antonio. He holds certification in Orthopaedic Surgery and a subspecialty certificate in Surgery of the Hand. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the Georgia Orthopaedic Society.
He is a wonderful doctor!!
He is a very nice and caring doctor
Listens, explains answers questions. I have had 2 surgeries with him and all went well.
Spent a good amount of time explaining things and defining the plan.
My first time seeing this Physician. Friendly, didn't seem to mind my questions. Gave me reasonable solid good answers as well as made good suggestions for hand comfort with literature.I did not leave his Office feeling I was just another number and my time with him had expired. Thank you, Dr. Rectenwald.
Time with me felt relaxed and unhurried
Dr. Rectenwald is wonderful! He listens and discusses several options and is very knowledgeable. He’s a skilled hand Doctor and I trust him.
Great!
Wonderful doctor!
Very caring