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J. Nicholas Rachel, M.D.
The Orthopaedic Group, P.C.
Orthopedics: Elbow, Hand, and Wrist Specialist
Airport Boulevard, Springhill Avenue, Saraland
4.9
2262 Ratings
675 Comments
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.
4.9
2262 Ratings
675 Comments
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.
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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
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Dr. Rachel is very personable and has a wonderful demeanor. He identified the problem with a thorough explanation about treatment. He did not prescribe unnecessary medication or procedures. He was very reassuring about being available if the problem continued to be bothersome.
Good beside manner
He is a Wonderful Dr!
Professional And Friendly
Seemed like he genuinely cares for the patients. For doctors office my trip was not long at all maybe hour hour half tops to be seen X-rays and2 arm casts would definitely recommend to everybody and will be using him for now on
Never had a problem of any kind.
I really like him and I was in and out quickly to return to work. Thank you Dr Rachel but those jokes….corny 😂. It did take my mind off of injection though. Merry Christmas
Dr. Rachel was courteous and friendly. Explained what the options were for my situation regarding my hand .
Great Caring Doctor Knows His Job
The Orthopedic Group, staff are extremely helpful and Dr. Rachel and Dr. Handwerger were professional, caring, and extremely empathic to my child’s condition. They came together to develop a wonderful care plan for my child. So thankful.