Joseph P. Rectenwald, MD

Practice: Georgia Carolina Orthopedics

Specialty: Orthopedics

Office locations: Augusta, GA

Most recent review: 3 days ago New
5.0 out of 5
249 Ratings
119 Comments

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.

5.0 out of 5
249 Ratings
119 Comments

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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The staff is exceptionally helpful and Dr Rectenwald is one of the most caring and knowledgeable doctors I know.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(3 days ago) Nov-2026

Dr. Rectenwald was very kind and took the time to give me a lot of useful information to help me understand what the problem was. It really helped put my mind at ease.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(6 days ago) Oct-2026

The wait was really long, well over an hour, but he is great. Very invested, kind, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend him!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Very informative and helpful to know about treatment options if the episode returns.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Experienced, great at communicating, provided additional educational information on treatment.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Almost no wait time, kind, answered all my questions, friendly and kind staff as well

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Patient with me and my inquiries, I talk alot. He explained alot, all's good.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Explained future surgery plans very well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Always accommodating

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Very good doctor

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(3 weeks ago) Oct-2026