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 kind and informative
(5 days ago)
Nov-2025
Excellent
(6 days ago)
Nov-2025
Simply put Dr. Rectenwald is the best hand doctor!
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Good doctor
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Great visit. He is very knowledgeable. I left there with a better understanding.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Very professional, informative, helpful
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Very thorough in his explanations of the problems. Offered couple possible solutions to the problems. Did not feel rushed. Felt confident
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
I arrived a little early and was seen shortly after my arrival.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr. Recktenwald was wonderful! He explained the issue with my finger in a way that I could understand, and was very encouraging.
(1 month 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
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
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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 kind and informative
Excellent
Simply put Dr. Rectenwald is the best hand doctor!
Good doctor
Great visit. He is very knowledgeable. I left there with a better understanding.
Very professional, informative, helpful
Very thorough in his explanations of the problems. Offered couple possible solutions to the problems. Did not feel rushed. Felt confident
I arrived a little early and was seen shortly after my arrival.
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