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 informative and to the point. Reassured me that surgery would be fine.
(6 days ago)
Nov-2025
Knowledgeable, explains reason for the problem and explains the alternatives for a path forward. All with the willingness to stop and either field a question or repeat.
(6 days ago)
Nov-2025
Everything was magnificent
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Great doctor. Didn't rush the appointment and went into great detail to explain my issue and layout my treatment options. Very impressive.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Everyone was great very helpful enjoyed my visit with the Doctor
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Ten
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Very kind and informative
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Excellent
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Simply put Dr. Rectenwald is the best hand doctor!
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Good doctor
(1 month ago)
Oct-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 informative and to the point. Reassured me that surgery would be fine.
Knowledgeable, explains reason for the problem and explains the alternatives for a path forward. All with the willingness to stop and either field a question or repeat.
Everything was magnificent
Great doctor. Didn't rush the appointment and went into great detail to explain my issue and layout my treatment options. Very impressive.
Everyone was great very helpful enjoyed my visit with the Doctor
Ten
Very kind and informative
Excellent
Simply put Dr. Rectenwald is the best hand doctor!
Good doctor