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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One word GREAT!!!
(1 week 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.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Good communication and great relief !!
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Very timely and informative.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Great caring doctor.
(1 month 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.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Very thorough, engaged and answered questions with lots of patience. Would highly recommend Dr Rectenwald!
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Very professional. And explained procedure
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Rectenwald was professional & kind. He patiently explained my medical condition & was helpful with solutions. My husband and I both liked him very much. I would gladly recommend him.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Extremely informative. I felt like he took his time with me. I left feeling knowledgeable and that i had the info I needed to make an intelligent decision for my needs going forward. Thank you!
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
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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.
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.
Very thorough, engaged and answered questions with lots of patience. Would highly recommend Dr Rectenwald!
Very professional. And explained procedure
Dr. Rectenwald was professional & kind. He patiently explained my medical condition & was helpful with solutions. My husband and I both liked him very much. I would gladly recommend him.
Extremely informative. I felt like he took his time with me. I left feeling knowledgeable and that i had the info I needed to make an intelligent decision for my needs going forward. Thank you!