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
Personable. Knowledgeable. Straight forward with diagnosis and a plan forward.
Very knowledgeable, patient and extremely helpful in trying to help me to decide on my next step for my hands. Thankful that I found Dr Rachel.
Great Doctor
He is very caring and explains everything that you ask questions about.
This was our first time with Dr. Rachel. He was very through with explaining his finding and showed great patient relation and compassion. He was very easy to relate to, lissoned to our concerns, and allowed the patient inclusion in the plan of care. GREAT DOCTOR
All ways professional
First impression was nice
The staff members were so pleasant and made me feel so comfortable and relaxed
Dr. Rachel has a great bedside manner. He takes his time explaining procedures to make sure I’m comfortable with what’s going to happen.
Very Nice and Knowledgeable