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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: Sep 11, 2025
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4.9
2.3K Ratings
718 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
2.3K Ratings
718 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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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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Dr. Rachel is very pleasant and understanding.
Excellent, professional but friendly and explained what was going on and how to treat in a very clear manner.
Excellent bedside manner with my 10 year old!
I felt heard and valued.
Very personal and thorough. Explained all I needed to know
Very goodness
Very CALMING and helpful.
Very knowledgeable and friendly. Dr Rachel has helped me for many years. I recommend him to anyone with hand and wrist problems.
Dr. Rachel was very friendly. He did a great job examining my problem and explaining my options. He also did not hesitate to answer any question I had.
In and out. It was awesome