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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Very knowledgeable; shares it in layman’s terms; provides details of the reason for diagnosis and gave several options with the pros and cons.
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Rectenwald was very thorough in his explanations of treatment options. He was pleasant, courteous and easy to talk to!
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Took time and explained my medicines to me!
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Rectenwald had great bedside manner and he was very thorough with his assessment.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
One word GREAT!!!
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Very knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything to me. He showed me the MRI and explained the issue that I was having. I would highly recommend him.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Good communication and great relief !!
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Very timely and informative.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Great caring doctor.
(2 months ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Rectenwald gave me a detailed explanation of my condition and offered the different options available to me. Very very satisfied with the care I received.
(2 months ago)
Jul-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.
Very knowledgeable; shares it in layman’s terms; provides details of the reason for diagnosis and gave several options with the pros and cons.
Dr. Rectenwald was very thorough in his explanations of treatment options. He was pleasant, courteous and easy to talk to!
Took time and explained my medicines to me!
Dr. Rectenwald had great bedside manner and he was very thorough with his assessment.
One word GREAT!!!
Very knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything to me. He showed me the MRI and explained the issue that I was having. I would highly recommend him.
Good communication and great relief !!
Very timely and informative.
Great caring doctor.
Dr. Rectenwald gave me a detailed explanation of my condition and offered the different options available to me. Very very satisfied with the care I received.