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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
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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4.9
2.4K Ratings
739 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
2.4K Ratings
739 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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Most recent review: 1 week ago
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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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He is great
Dr. Rachel is very professional & caring, but the young lady (MA)that do the intake before you see the doctor Was very rude & unprofessional….
My thumbs-both sides-were largely crippled by arthritis by 2017. Dr. Rachel performed LRTI on them a year apart, making them like new. I can play a guitar for hours and drag a surfboard through an overhead wave effectively and without pain. On January 12 of this year, he surgically repaired nerve compression and a detached bicipital tendon in my left elbow. There was ZERO post-surgery pain, and today he told me to be smart, take the brace off around the house, and play my guitar. Dude is a magician.
Very personable, and offered solutions to ease the pain in my hand, suggesting surgery as a last resort.
My first visit with Dr Rachel was 1/26/2026 and he very pleasant. He was knowledgeable and he made me feel comfortable and I understood what he was talking about concerning my diagnosis and treatment. I would highly recommend him.
Dr.N.Racheal is always so friendly and professional I highly recommend him.
Dr. Rachel is a great doctor who never fails to explain the causes of my symptoms and provide an effective treatment, and he does this with a sense of humor. Thank you, Dr. Rachel.
Best doctor ever.
I love Dr Rachel, he is awesome & always makes my hand better
Entire visit was pleasant.