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 timely and informative.
(6 days ago)
Aug-2026
Great caring doctor.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Rectenwald gave me a detailed explanation of my condition and offered the different options available to me. Very very satisfied with the care I received.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Very thorough, engaged and answered questions with lots of patience. Would highly recommend Dr Rectenwald!
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Very professional. And explained procedure
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Rectenwald was professional & kind. He patiently explained my medical condition & was helpful with solutions. My husband and I both liked him very much. I would gladly recommend him.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Extremely informative. I felt like he took his time with me. I left feeling knowledgeable and that i had the info I needed to make an intelligent decision for my needs going forward. Thank you!
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Feel very confident with his diagnosis and suggestions. Spent time with me to answer my concerns and questions.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Best Dr, & most knowledgeable that I have experienced in a long time.
All concerns and questions were answered, explained and resolved.
I would highly recommend Dr. Rectenwald.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
He is a wonderful doctor!!
(1 month ago)
Jul-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 timely and informative.
Great caring doctor.
Dr. Rectenwald gave me a detailed explanation of my condition and offered the different options available to me. Very very satisfied with the care I received.
Very thorough, engaged and answered questions with lots of patience. Would highly recommend Dr Rectenwald!
Very professional. And explained procedure
Dr. Rectenwald was professional & kind. He patiently explained my medical condition & was helpful with solutions. My husband and I both liked him very much. I would gladly recommend him.
Extremely informative. I felt like he took his time with me. I left feeling knowledgeable and that i had the info I needed to make an intelligent decision for my needs going forward. Thank you!
Feel very confident with his diagnosis and suggestions. Spent time with me to answer my concerns and questions.
Best Dr, & most knowledgeable that I have experienced in a long time. All concerns and questions were answered, explained and resolved. I would highly recommend Dr. Rectenwald.
He is a wonderful doctor!!