J. Nicholas Rachel, M.D.
Practice: The Orthopaedic Group, P.C.
Specialty: Orthopedics: Elbow, Hand, and Wrist Specialist
Office locations: Airport Boulevard, Springhill Avenue, Saraland
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

Several friends recommended Dr R. I couldn’t have been more pleased.
Dr. Rachel was what I was looking for and loved that fact that he wasn’t pushing surgery.
Dr. Rachel, has a way of explaining what is going on with your issue that anyone can understand. One of the Best physicians I have ever seen. Absolutely Fantastic!!!!
Dr. Rachel and his staff did an outstanding job with everything. Thank you so much.
On point with medical care
Dr. Rachel was very informative. He explained what was causing the issue with my hand and discussed what he could do to correct the problem. He explained the surgery to me and put me at ease.
Dr Rachel is wonderful
Great visit
Outstanding physician
Took away the pain on my thumb!