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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Dr. Recktenwald was wonderful! He explained the issue with my finger in a way that I could understand, and was very encouraging.
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Have a doctor that was sit and talk with you. It's very educated and explains everything to you.. office staff are very nice too
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Very informative. Very pleasant.
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
He was very thorough in addressing my concerns, explaining my condition, and discussing possible treatments. He was also extremely patient, asked an excessive number of questions.
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Dr. Rectenwald is kind and understanding. He makes sure that you know he will take care of you and the issues at hand. (Pun intended) He's an amazing surgeon and took care of my surgical needs precisely and quicker than I anticipated. My recovery has been excellent and I highly suggest Dr. Rectenwald as he excels in standards.
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
He truly cares about his patients.
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Excellent, caring doctor who spends the time necessary to answer patient questions and concerns.
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
He was extremely professional and I felt I was in good hands
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
He has a very pleasant attitude. He explained my x rays and my condition thoroughly. He gave me opportunity to ask questions and answered them all satisfactory. I appreciate his genuine concern for my health.
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.
Dr. Recktenwald was wonderful! He explained the issue with my finger in a way that I could understand, and was very encouraging.
Have a doctor that was sit and talk with you. It's very educated and explains everything to you.. office staff are very nice too
Very informative. Very pleasant.
He was very thorough in addressing my concerns, explaining my condition, and discussing possible treatments. He was also extremely patient, asked an excessive number of questions.
Dr. Rectenwald is kind and understanding. He makes sure that you know he will take care of you and the issues at hand. (Pun intended) He's an amazing surgeon and took care of my surgical needs precisely and quicker than I anticipated. My recovery has been excellent and I highly suggest Dr. Rectenwald as he excels in standards.
He truly cares about his patients.
Excellent, caring doctor who spends the time necessary to answer patient questions and concerns.
He was extremely professional and I felt I was in good hands
He has a very pleasant attitude. He explained my x rays and my condition thoroughly. He gave me opportunity to ask questions and answered them all satisfactory. I appreciate his genuine concern for my health.