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

Great bedside manners
It's rare to have a doctor spend time with you, answer your questions, and explain everything in medical terms and general terms. Dr. Rachel is one of the best communicators I've met in the medical world. He's also caring and knowledgeable, and focused on treatment triage. 10 starts if I could double them!
in and out in15 minutes
Dr.Rachel is awesome. He takes time to listen to you and answers any questions you may have.
Can I give more stars? Efficient and great bedside manner. I appreciate his care and patience.
Dr. Rachael is very down to earth, a good listener, and answers all questions. Plus, he has a great sense of humor too.
No long wait time. All support team appears to knowable in their job .
He’s the best
Very professional . And explained to me hat needed in hopes of connecting my hand problem. I rate add. Rachel a Five star.
Very quick in and out time gave my shots in my wrist with minimal pain