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 thorough in explaining what was going on and procedures that can be taken to receive relief.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Very knowledgeable and thorough!
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Very thorough gave me options. Great treatment.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Extremely knowledgeable
Great doctor patient relationship
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Very professional and extremely knowledgeable!
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
He’s awesome
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Discussed my issue and had a resolution on site. Will evaluate in 6 weeks. Spent ample time with me discussing my issue and possible alternatives. Excellent patient care.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Very good at converting technical medical information into understandable street lingo
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Very impressed with Dr. and liked the way he expanded on why I was there
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
He takes the time to listen. Very important to me.
(1 month ago)
Apr-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 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
Very professional and extremely knowledgeable!
He’s awesome
Discussed my issue and had a resolution on site. Will evaluate in 6 weeks. Spent ample time with me discussing my issue and possible alternatives. Excellent patient care.
Very good at converting technical medical information into understandable street lingo
Very impressed with Dr. and liked the way he expanded on why I was there
He takes the time to listen. Very important to me.