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
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.
Very nice, good bedside manner and cute jokes.
Exceptional service and was called back on time.
He took time out and talked me and told me about different options and I feel a lot better, he was able to help the pain.
Very kind and friendly. Explained my problem and what he thought needed to be done in a man er I could understand.
For this being the first time we have seen a Dr for my 5 yr old, Dr Rachael treated him so kindly! My son was as happy as can be!! He has great staff that are very helpful in answering all the questions we had!!!!!
Always listens, cares, and friendly.
Excellent clarity on the situation and a more speedy manner in service timing. Great office!
Very nice and patient oriented. Spent plenty of time listening to me and explaining what could and should be done. Enjoyed my visit.
Dr Rachel was kind and took time to explain exactly what was happening. He was not hurried and answered all of my questions. Very pleasant experience.