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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Wonderful doctor!
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Very caring
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
I appreciated that he didn’t rush and he took my concerns seriously and didn’t discount them.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
He’s a wonderful doctor
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Excellent doctor. Great bedside manners and communication with patients.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Great doctor and great surgeon! Would highly recommend!
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Very thorough in explaining what was going on and procedures that can be taken to receive relief.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Very knowledgeable and thorough!
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Very thorough gave me options. Great treatment.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Extremely knowledgeable
Great doctor patient relationship
(1 month ago)
May-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.
Wonderful doctor!
Very caring
I appreciated that he didn’t rush and he took my concerns seriously and didn’t discount them.
He’s a wonderful doctor
Excellent doctor. Great bedside manners and communication with patients.
Great doctor and great surgeon! Would highly recommend!
Very thorough in explaining what was going on and procedures that can be taken to receive relief.
Very knowledgeable and thorough!
Very thorough gave me options. Great treatment.
Extremely knowledgeable Great doctor patient relationship