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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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.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Very good at converting technical medical information into understandable street lingo
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Very impressed with Dr. and liked the way he expanded on why I was there
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
He takes the time to listen. Very important to me.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Very thorough and comprehensiveness approach. Explained things in options based upon not necessarily, taking all the previous opinions, but starting from the beginning to explain his way. Took time which I appreciate it.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Very friendly physician and does not rush.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Quite helpful experience. I was given options and fully informed about things that could help/hurt and that he was available for future help
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
He is very thorough. He explains over and over in different ways so that you have a good understanding of what he has explained to you. He always gives you options so that you can decide what best works for you. He is very caring and mannerable. I highly recommend him if you have hand and shoulder problems.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Truly took time to talk and explain things. I am a health care provider and REALLY like this group. Dr. Clapp is awesome too. Highly recommend them!
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
He's an excellent Dr and surgeon. Always willing to answer questions & talks in straight talk not Dr lingo
(1 month ago)
Mar-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.
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.
Very thorough and comprehensiveness approach. Explained things in options based upon not necessarily, taking all the previous opinions, but starting from the beginning to explain his way. Took time which I appreciate it.
Very friendly physician and does not rush.
Quite helpful experience. I was given options and fully informed about things that could help/hurt and that he was available for future help
He is very thorough. He explains over and over in different ways so that you have a good understanding of what he has explained to you. He always gives you options so that you can decide what best works for you. He is very caring and mannerable. I highly recommend him if you have hand and shoulder problems.
Truly took time to talk and explain things. I am a health care provider and REALLY like this group. Dr. Clapp is awesome too. Highly recommend them!
He's an excellent Dr and surgeon. Always willing to answer questions & talks in straight talk not Dr lingo