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 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 week ago)
Apr-2026
Very friendly physician and does not rush.
(3 weeks 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
(3 weeks 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
Very personable and explained everything in detail.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Absolutely the best!
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Rentenwald was professional, yet friendly. He put me at ease right away.
He gave me my diagnosis in a way that was easily understandable. I would highly recommend him.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Pleasant to talk to. Helpful.
(1 month ago)
Feb-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.
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
Very personable and explained everything in detail.
Absolutely the best!
Dr. Rentenwald was professional, yet friendly. He put me at ease right away. He gave me my diagnosis in a way that was easily understandable. I would highly recommend him.
Pleasant to talk to. Helpful.