Dr. J. Nicholas Rachel is a board-certified pediatric and adult hand and upper extremity surgeon. Dr. Rachel’s practice focuses on the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of hand, wrist, and elbow injuries and conditions.
Dr. J. Nicholas Rachel is a board-certified pediatric and adult hand and upper extremity surgeon. Dr. Rachel’s practice focuses on the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of hand, wrist, and elbow injuries and conditions.
Dr. J. Nicholas Rachel completed his undergraduate degree at the University of South Alabama before receiving his medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile. Following his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Rachel went on to receive advanced fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery.
As a board-certified pediatric and adult hand and upper extremity surgeon, Dr. Rachel’s practice focuses on the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of hand, wrist, and elbow injuries and conditions.
Dr. Rachel is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. When he’s not seeing patients, he enjoys golfing, hunting, and spending time with his family.
Undergraduate
University of South Alabama
Medical School
Doctorate of Medicine, University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery, University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Certification
Board-Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Dr. Rachel is an awesome doctor. He makes you feel comfortable and has great report with his patients.His patient care is fantastic!!
Great Doctor and staff is great .
He listened. He didn't rush me. I had to have shots in my wrists. I was very worried and scared aboutthe shots. He told me he had it covered and he did a great job making me comfortable.
Great communication with explanations
Excellent bed side manners, personable, knowledgeable and I can't leave out funny in a corny way. He is the only wrist ortho doctor I will let take of me.
Excellent care and knowledgeable
GREAT doctor !! Very attentive and caring and efficient. Appointments always on time and most before actual time. Great service.
Great doctor!!! Explained everything thoroughly. Superb beside manners
Wonderful, helpful doctor. Explains options well.
Takes time to listen to you, very understanding.